Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most benefit from the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Orlando, Florida business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Orlando, Florida 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 propose other capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

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

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP environment.

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

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