Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for Windows. 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 businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the most benefit out of the application.

The more an organization attempts to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there may be no suitable devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches are no longer distributed. Current releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not run. Businesses investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the project. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services 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 consulting for Windows-powered networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Barueri-Alphaville, São Paulo business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our customers and start by listening to their requirements. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and individual module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report creation, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with each Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to maximize business value and minimize cost.

Progent can assist your Barueri-Alphaville, São Paulo business in every phase of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other features available on GP that may be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a test system for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Activate services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse local and external sources.

  • Training
    Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable handling of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or in-house staff. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the use of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons written specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to reduce duplicate entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Needs analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent's consultants have supported these products from their initial releases to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, 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 experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This experience with core IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding organizations through every aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior security and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite support services in Barueri-Alphaville, São Paulo for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning product family, see:

Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting support offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Consulting 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 is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.