Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most business value out of the application.

The more an organization attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Cleveland, Ohio business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Cleveland, Ohio business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose additional features available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing 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 Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable handling of issues made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major 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 add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, 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 infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Cleveland, Ohio for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Cleveland, OH business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.