Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. Many businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This can be risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most business value from the application.

The more a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer developed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have provided high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Tampa, Florida business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and solution analysis to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can help your Tampa, Florida company in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a test environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as 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 multiple local and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce redundant entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist your business to enhance your network infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Tampa, Florida for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, see:

Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Tampa, FL business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.