Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer history than virtually any other ERP solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the most benefit out of the application.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer developed. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Dallas, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Dallas, Texas company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.

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

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and external sources.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

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

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Dallas, Texas for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Dallas, TX business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.