Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other 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 SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the maximum benefit from the application.

The more a business attempts to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Oakland, California business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Oakland, California company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional features of GP that might be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

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

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Oakland, California for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Oakland, CA business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.