Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than almost any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product 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on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the most benefit out of the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Fort Collins, Colorado business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include a migration to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and control cost.

Progent can help your Fort Collins, Colorado company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot system for proving the upgrade process.

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

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote repositories.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

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

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has supported these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding businesses through every aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Fort Collins, Colorado for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Fort Collins, CO business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.