Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer track record than virtually any other ERP platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable devices available to replace them. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches stop being developed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and economical online consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Miami Beach, Florida business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Miami Beach, Florida business in each facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that might be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and external repositories.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and cloud services combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding organizations through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Miami Beach, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your Miami Beach, FL business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.