Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum benefit from the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining deep experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Chandler, Arizona business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Chandler, Arizona business in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • Deployment Review
    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 might be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a test system for proving the migration project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and improve accuracy.

  • 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 external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Chandler, Arizona for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Chandler, AZ business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.