Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most benefit from the application.

The longer an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer released. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your Cambridge, United Kingdom business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can help your Cambridge, United Kingdom business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

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

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and external repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Cambridge, United Kingdom for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Cambridge, #(StateShortStr) business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.