Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they are now using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and derive the most business value out of the application.

The longer a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches are no longer distributed. The latest editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Schaumburg, Illinois business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent can help your Schaumburg, Illinois business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional features of GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and education. Specify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and external sources.

  • Education
    Provide individual or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular 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 version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of managing less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of modules included with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

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

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first releases to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, 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 consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of updating their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and information assurance experts, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Schaumburg, Illinois for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

Read/Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Schaumburg, IL business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.