Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the most benefit from the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your Tacoma, Washington business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Tacoma, Washington business in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Create a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test environment for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Tacoma, Washington for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Tacoma, WA business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.