Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the most business value out of the software.

The more an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Colorado Springs, Colorado business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Colorado Springs, Colorado company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features of the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and compliance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

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

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Colorado Springs, CO business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.