Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the maximum business value from the application.

The more an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Tacoma, Washington business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Tacoma, Washington business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

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

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in Tacoma, Washington for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Tacoma, WA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.