Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer heritage than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and derive the most benefit out of the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade process becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there may be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and affordable remote consulting for Windows-powered environments to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By combining deep experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services can include an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad range of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can help your Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro company in each phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other features available on the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a test system for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote repositories.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules that come with the core GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons designed exclusively for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

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

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to handle specific business functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure services offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has extensive experience providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through every phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and compliance engineers, disaster recovery planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a well-tuned Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, see:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Platform (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Barra da Tijuca, RJ business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.