Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and derive the most benefit from the application.

The more a business tries to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being distributed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Montgomery, Alabama business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Montgomery, Alabama business in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on the product that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a test system for validating the migration process.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core technologies cuts time and costs when guiding businesses through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Montgomery, Alabama for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

Download Progent's Microsoft 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 Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Montgomery, AL business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.