Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and get the most business value out of the application.

The longer a business tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being released. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components involved in the project. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Oxford, United Kingdom business optimize the benefit of GP.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, simple user education, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Oxford, United Kingdom business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project.

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver individual or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver effective and cost-effective handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through each phase of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite support services in Oxford, United Kingdom for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Oxford, #(StateShortStr) business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.