Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system affordably and extract the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer an organization attempts to limp along with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process becomes. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being released. Current releases of SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products like Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Seattle, Washington business optimize the benefit of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may involve a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of vendors that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and control cost.

Progent can help your Seattle, Washington company in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional capabilities of the product that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Migration Design and Timing
    Create a complete upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating information from diverse local and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has delivered remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping organizations through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive 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 on-premises consulting expertise in Seattle, Washington for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Seattle, WA business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.