Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the maximum benefit from the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer released. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of components there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Garland, Texas business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Garland, Texas company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features available on the product that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for validating the migration process.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

  • 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 ensure dependable and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple 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 on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with core technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's online and on-premises support expertise in Garland, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Garland, TX business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.