Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients 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 environment affordably and get the maximum business value from the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer released. The latest releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and affordable remote 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 world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Aurora, Colorado business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Aurora, Colorado business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • System Review
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss other capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

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

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and remote repositories.

  • Training
    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 ensure effective and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of modules included with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services combined into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through every aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Aurora, Colorado for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Aurora, CO business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.