Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most business value out of the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Tacoma, Washington business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and control expense.

Progent can assist your Tacoma, Washington company in every phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Specify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

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

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and costs when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Tacoma, Washington for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Tacoma, WA business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.