Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history 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 systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the software.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being released. Current releases of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Midland, Texas business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Midland, Texas company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and propose other features available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and external sources.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or group training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and information assurance experts, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Midland, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

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