Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the most business value from the application.

The more a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Brisbane, Queensland business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can assist your Brisbane, Queensland business in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance engineers, business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Brisbane, Queensland for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Brisbane, QLD business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.