Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the maximum benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to help your Sioux Falls, South Dakota business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your Sioux Falls, South Dakota business in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a test environment for validating the migration process.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has delivered remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with 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 migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Sioux Falls, SD business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.