Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most benefit out of the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Broomfield, Colorado business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Broomfield, Colorado company in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other features available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to upgrade your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping organizations through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
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Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
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Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Broomfield, CO business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.