Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the maximum benefit out of the software.
The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Anaheim, California business optimize the benefit of GP.
We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.
Progent's consultants can help your Anaheim, California company in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:
- Deployment Review
Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other features available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.
- Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.
- System Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address documented issues.
- Management Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and remote sources.
- Education
Provide individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.
- Support
Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
- Recommendations
Recommend the use of software modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.
- Integrations
Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant data entry and improve consistency.
- Customizations
Create major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
- Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
- Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Developing high-availability environments
- Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery planning
- Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.
Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite support services in Anaheim, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:
Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Anaheim, CA business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.