Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most business value from the application.

The longer a business attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Manchester, New Hampshire business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Manchester, New Hampshire business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other features of GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

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

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable resolution of problems made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Manchester, New Hampshire for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Manchester, NH business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.