Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding experienced Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum business value out of the software.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent devices on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Customization Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By combining in-depth experience with all releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Brasília, Federal District business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include an upgrade to a more current and supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products from a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by organization, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize strategic value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Brasília, Federal District company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional capabilities available on GP that might be helpful to your organization.

  • Upgrade Design and Timing
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business disruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and training. Specify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.

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

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prep data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine 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 group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single point of contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your specific situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier experts who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid duplicate data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise available from Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through each aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration experts, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Services for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Brasília, Federal District for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:

Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting support offered by Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Brasília, DF business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.