Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP system affordably and get the maximum business value out of the application.

The longer an organization tries to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer developed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Edison, New Jersey business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent can assist your Edison, New Jersey company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional features of GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a test system for proving the migration project.

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

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to ensure consistent and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. Also, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture 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
  • Developing high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
For more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Edison, New Jersey for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise available from Progent for Microsoft 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 Upgrade Support
If your Edison, NJ business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.