Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme 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 update their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the most business value out of the software.

The more an organization attempts to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent can help your Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose other features available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration issues.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test system for validating the migration project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and remote repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your particular environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business applications to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, visit:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services available from Progent for 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 Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Lexington-Fayette, KY business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.