Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the most business value out of the application.
The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to help your Mobile, Alabama business get the most out of GP.
We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and manage cost.
Progent's consultants can assist your Mobile, Alabama company in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:
- Deployment Assessment
Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your organization.
- Upgrade Planning and Timing
Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.
- Testing
Plan and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade process.
- Environment Updates
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.
- Management Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.
- Education
Provide individual or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support
Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
- Guidance
Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve accuracy.
- Customizations
Build major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
- Requirements analysis and site inventory
- Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
- Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
- Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
- business continuity preparedness
- Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.
Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more information about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Mobile, Alabama for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:
Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select 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 Mobile, AL business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.