Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running legacy software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a common complaint we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and extract the maximum benefit from the software.

The more an organization attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates stop being released. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining in-depth familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your San Antonio, Texas business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a wide range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your company, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can help your San Antonio, Texas company in every facet of your Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement process including:

  • System Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional features of GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve integration issues.

  • Testing
    Design and configure a test system for proving the migration project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse local and external sources.

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

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable handling of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers 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 require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions 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 support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's remote and onsite support services in San Antonio, Texas for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Expertise
If your San Antonio, TX business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.