Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and extract the maximum benefit out of the software.
The more an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security updates stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative products such as Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may be through the roof.
Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable online consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Barueri-Alphaville, São Paulo business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. Once we have familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user training, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize cost.
Progent's consultants can help your Barueri-Alphaville, São Paulo business in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:
- System Review
Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and propose other capabilities of GP that might be helpful to your organization.
- Upgrade Planning and Timing
Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage integration problems.
- Pilot Testing
Design and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.
- System Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all the latest features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as external use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external sources.
- Education
Deliver individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support
Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver effective and affordable resolution of problems made possible by close understanding of your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier experts who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Recommendations
Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP skips.
- Integrations
Build custom integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce redundant data entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Create major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure services provided by Progent include:
- Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
- Network topology planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
- Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Creating high-availability architectures
- Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
- business continuity preparedness
- Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their first versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development expertise.
Progent also has a long history of providing help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with strategic technologies saves time and costs when helping businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite support services in Barueri-Alphaville, São Paulo for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, refer to:
Read/Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Platform (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Support
If your Barueri-Alphaville, SP business needs a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.