Dynamics GP ConsultantsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active customers worldwide. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to defer upgrades to the point that they are now using legacy software and rickety IT infrastructure. This can be dangerous. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and get the maximum benefit out of the software.

The more an organization tries to make do with legacy releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the upgrade process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer released. The latest editions of SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the volume of pieces involved in the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Services Available from Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Recommendations may include an upgrade to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our objective with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize strategic value and minimize cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro business in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

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

  • Upgrade Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

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

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Activate services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for internal and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating data from multiple local and remote sources.

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

  • Support
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of issues made possible by familiarity with your particular situation.
Additional Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the deployment of software modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can assist you to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology design and deployment (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability (HA) solutions
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products integrated into a cohesive enterprise resource planning solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided remote 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 integration experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial versions to their current versions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding organizations through every aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more information about Progent's online and on-premises consulting expertise in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Cabo Frio, RJ business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.