Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the most benefit from the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and economical online consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Stockton, California business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Stockton, California company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional capabilities of GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or group training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Stockton, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Stockton, CA business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.