Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure.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 common theme we hear from new customers is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and get the most benefit from the application.

The longer an organization attempts to make do with legacy releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration procedure tends to be. If physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer released. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent can assist your Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Take a look at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional features available on GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Plan and configure a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current 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 associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from multiple on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable handling of issues made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce duplicate data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology 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 mobile devices
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has supported these products from their first releases to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping organizations through each phase of updating their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the support of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Solutions
For more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services offered by Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Rio de Janeiro, RJ business needs a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.