Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the most business value out of the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Glendale, Arizona business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Glendale, Arizona company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other capabilities of GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage integration issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support 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 (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating 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 and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with core technologies saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Glendale, Arizona for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Glendale, AZ business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.