Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using legacy 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 who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the most business value out of the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Winston-Salem, North Carolina business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can include a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Winston-Salem, North Carolina business in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional capabilities of the product that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for proving the migration project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support expertise in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Winston-Salem, NC business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.