Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum business value from the application.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement 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 integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and control expense.

Progent can assist your Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional features available on GP that might be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test environment for validating the migration process.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies saves time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Augusta-Richmond County, GA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.