Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than almost any other ERP solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the most business value out of the application.
The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag 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 seasoned professionals have provided advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Indianapolis, Indiana business optimize the benefit of GP.
We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.
Progent can assist your Indianapolis, Indiana business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:
- Deployment Assessment
Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional features available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.
- Upgrade Design and Scheduling
Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.
- Testing
Design and configure a test system for validating the upgrade process.
- System Updates
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address known issues.
- Custom Reporting
Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote sources.
- Training
Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Recommendations
Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant entry and improve accuracy.
- Customizations
Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
- Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
- Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability architectures
- Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery preparedness
- Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Indianapolis, Indiana for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:
Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Indianapolis, IN business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.