Great Plains Software is a company that specializes in business management software. Founded in 1983, it developed solutions primarily for accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP). The software helps businesses manage their financials, operations, and customer relationships more efficiently. In 2001, Great Plains Software was acquired by Microsoft, becoming part of the Microsoft Dynamics suite. This integration allowed the software to benefit from Microsoft's technology and resources, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its user base. Today, it continues to serve small and medium-sized businesses with various software solutions tailored to their needs.