Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum benefit from the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Southfield, Michigan business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Southfield, Michigan company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities of the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a test environment for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Education
    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 effective and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid redundant data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not addressed 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 architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Southfield, Michigan for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Southfield, MI business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.