Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the maximum business value from the software.

The more a business tries to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being developed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your Boise, Idaho business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may involve a migration to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can assist your Boise, Idaho business in each facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities of the product that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot system for validating the upgrade process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure dependable and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts 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 managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

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

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Boise, Idaho for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Boise, ID business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.