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Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most business value out of the software.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. If server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to replace them. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer developed. The latest editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative products like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Niterói, Rio de Janeiro business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations can involve a migration to a newer and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and specific module configuration 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 software within your company, custom report creation, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and control expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Niterói, Rio de Janeiro company in each phase of your Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:

• Deployment Assessment
  Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

• Migration Planning and Timing
  Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.

• Pilot Testing
  Design and configure a pilot system for validating the migration process.

• Environment Updates
  Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve documented issues.

• Custom Reporting
  Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and remote repositories.

• Training
  Provide one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

• Support Services
  Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.

• Recommendations
  Recommend the use of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

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

• Customizations
  Build major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.

• Requirements analysis and site inventory
• Network architecture design and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
• Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
• Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
• Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
• Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
• Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
• Performance optimization

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This background with strategic technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through each phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:

• MS Dynamics GP Consulting Services
  

• Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
  

• MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Features and Benefits
  

• Expertise with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
  

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Software Programming
  

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Niterói, RJ business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.