Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the most business value from the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being 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 environment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Dayton, Ohio business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Dayton, Ohio company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose additional capabilities of the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for proving the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Dayton, Ohio for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Dayton, OH business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.