Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the most business value from the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure becomes. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to help your Las Vegas, Nevada business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can involve a migration to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent can assist your Las Vegas, Nevada company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss additional capabilities of GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot environment for validating the migration project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing 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. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the core GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant data entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Las Vegas, Nevada for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting expertise available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Las Vegas, NV business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.