Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most benefit out of the software.

The more a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Austin, Texas business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software within your organization, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and control expense.

Progent can help your Austin, Texas business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that might be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot system for proving the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external repositories.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you need directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of modules included with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by offering 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 help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping organizations through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Austin, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

Read/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: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Austin, TX business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.