Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than almost any other ERP platform written for Windows. 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. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most benefit out of the application.
The more a business attempts to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Allentown, Pennsylvania business get the most out of GP.
We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.
Progent's consultants can help your Allentown, Pennsylvania business in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:
- System Review
Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional features of GP that may be suitable for your organization.
- Migration Planning and Scheduling
Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a test system for proving the upgrade process.
- Environment Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support 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 Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep 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 combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.
- Training
Deliver individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant entry and improve accuracy.
- Customizations
Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
- Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
- Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.
Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.
Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Allentown, Pennsylvania for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:
Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Allentown, PA business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.