Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most business value out of the application.

The more a business tries to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer developed. The latest releases of SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Anchorage, Alaska business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Anchorage, Alaska business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a pilot environment for proving the migration project.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Provide individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Microsoft 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 handle specific business functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and onsite support services in Anchorage, Alaska for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Anchorage, AK business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.