Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches are no longer developed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not work 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 deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned professionals have delivered high-level and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro company in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose additional features of the product that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility problems.

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

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable handling of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first versions to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and expense when guiding organizations through every aspect of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to plan, implement, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
For more information about Progent's remote and on-premises support services in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

Download Progent's Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support available from Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Barra da Tijuca, RJ business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.