Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum benefit out of the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment are often overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Centennial, Colorado business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent can help your Centennial, Colorado company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features of the product that might be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve integration issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a test environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and remote sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for expertise to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.
Additional 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 solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key 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 currently being used. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support 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 site inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Centennial, Colorado for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

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