Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the most business value out of the application.

The more a business tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent can assist your Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other features available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a test system for proving the migration process.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and cost-effective resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and onsite support expertise in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Lexington-Fayette, KY business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.