Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the maximum business value from the application.

The longer a business attempts to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates are no longer distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Memphis, Tennessee business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by understanding their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services may involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and control expense.

Progent can assist your Memphis, Tennessee business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • System Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other capabilities of GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for proving the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to ensure dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the work you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build big and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Memphis, Tennessee for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

Read/Download Progent's Microsoft 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 Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Memphis, TN business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.