Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most benefit from the application.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being developed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Honolulu, Hawaii business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Honolulu, Hawaii business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features of the product that may be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a test system for validating the migration project.

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

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Honolulu, Hawaii for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Honolulu, HI business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.