Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a mature, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from new clients is that they have trouble locating experienced Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum benefit from the software.

The more a business attempts to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there may be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, vital security patches are no longer developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for a migration may be through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's seasoned experts have delivered high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Recommendations may include a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by organization, custom report creation, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement of whatever size is to optimize business value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro company in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features of the product that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Design and Scheduling
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Plan and configure a test system for validating the migration process.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and run scripts to address known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and external consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

  • Education
    Provide individual or classroom style training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single point of contact for support to ensure effective and cost-effective resolution of problems made possible by familiarity with your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of seasoned experts who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of modules that come with the basic GP system but are not now being used. In addition, recommend third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic applications to avoid redundant data entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services provided by Progent's consultants include:
  • Needs assessment and IT asset inventory
  • Network architecture planning and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange Server integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their current editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when helping organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior security and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting services in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Cabo Frio, RJ business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.