Brasília Microsoft Certified Advisor

Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value from the application.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable devices on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all releases of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Brasília, Federal District business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can involve a migration to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent can assist your Brasília, Federal District company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:

• Deployment Review
  Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and propose additional capabilities available on the product that might be suitable for your organization.

• Migration Planning and Scheduling
  Develop a complete upgrade plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

• Testing
  Design and configure a pilot environment for proving the migration project.

• System Upgrades
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Management Reporting
  Create reports and or dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple local and remote repositories.

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

• Support
  Act as a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.

• Guidance
  Recommend the deployment of software modules that come with the basic GP system but are not currently being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

• Integrations
  Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce redundant data entry and improve consistency.

• Customizations
  Create big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.

• Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
• Network architecture planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
• Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
• Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
• Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
• Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
• business continuity preparedness
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of advanced security and compliance experts, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Brasília, Federal District for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Consulting Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Benefits
  

• Expertise with Microsoft Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Brasília, DF business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.