Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and derive the maximum benefit from the application.

The more an organization tries to make do with legacy versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process becomes. When physical host servers or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach 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. Next-generation products like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components there are to the project. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state throughout the U.S. By offering deep experience with all versions of Microsoft 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 become partners with our clients and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent can assist your Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro business in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • System Review
    Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now using and propose additional capabilities of GP that may be helpful to your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot environment for proving the migration process.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote sources.

  • Education
    Provide one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure consistent and cost-effective handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific environment.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of managing less experienced consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

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

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not handled by standard GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance 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 available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This background with strategic technologies saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite support expertise in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, see:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Barra da Tijuca, RJ business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.