Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the maximum benefit out of the software.
The more an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the volume of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.
Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to help your Jacksonville, Florida business get the most out of GP.
We become partners with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and control cost.
Progent can help your Jacksonville, Florida company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:
- Deployment Review
Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other capabilities of GP that might be helpful to your business.
- Upgrade Planning and Timing
Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration issues.
- Testing
Design and implement a pilot system for proving the migration process.
- System Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address documented issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or dashboards for internal and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external repositories.
- Training
Deliver individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure consistent and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.
- Integrations
Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Create major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
- Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
- Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability solutions
- Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
- Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first versions to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.
Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Jacksonville, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:
Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Jacksonville, FL business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.