Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the maximum benefit from the software.

The more a business tries to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure becomes. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer developed. Current editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Roseville, California business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and control cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Roseville, California company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other features of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Develop 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 integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot system for validating the migration process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules included with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

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

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Roseville, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Roseville, CA business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.