Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Microsoft 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 longer an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If physical host servers or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer developed. The latest releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your San Diego, California business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your San Diego, California business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement initiative including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities available on the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

  • Testing
    Design and implement a test system for validating the upgrade process.

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

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, 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 options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies saves time and expense when helping organizations through each aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in San Diego, California for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your San Diego, CA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.