Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most business value out of the software.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Portland, Oregon business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Portland, Oregon business in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features available on the product that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Portland, Oregon for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Portland, OR business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.