Calgary Microsoft Certified Support
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Consultants
Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants who can provide guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP system efficiently and derive the maximum business value from the software.
The longer an organization tries to make do with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If server hardware or disk systems break down, there could be no equivalent hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being developed. The latest releases of SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools such as Power BI may not run. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.
Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Calgary, Alberta business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.
We partner with our customers and begin by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the IT situation and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete system and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a broad range of suppliers that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software used by company, custom report writing, and system analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and minimize expense.
Progent can assist your Calgary, Alberta company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or customization project including:
- Deployment Assessment
Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss additional features of GP that may be suitable for your organization. - Upgrade Planning and Timing
Create a complete migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve compatibility problems. - Pilot Testing
Design and implement a pilot environment for proving the migration project. - System Updates
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure continuing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Upgrade 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. - Management Reporting
Develop reports and or dashboards for private as well as external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining information from multiple local and remote sources. - Training
Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for existing and first-time users of Dynamics GP. - Support
Act as a single contact for support to deliver consistent and affordable resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your specific situation.
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you require directly instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
- Guidance
Suggest the deployment of modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips. - Integrations
Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency. - Customizations
Create major and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle specific functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent's consultants include:
- Needs analysis and site inventory
- Network topology design and implementation (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
- Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Developing high-availability solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery preparedness
- Performance tuning
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent's consultants have delivered remote and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.
Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine consultants. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping organizations through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, deploy, and manage a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's online and on-premises support services in Calgary, Alberta for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:
- Dynamics GP Consulting Services
- Dynamics GP 2015 Expertise
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
- Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Benefits
- Expert Help with MS Dynamics GP Reporting
- Microsoft Dynamics GP Custom Development
To download a datasheet about the consulting support available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, select
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ProSight Hosting for Virtual Servers Engineers
ProSight Private Cloud Hosting Services Consult
Progent's ProSight Virtual Hosting and Management outsourcing provides comprehensive hosting of a small or mid-size organization's servers in an environment that delivers the maximum level of availability and expandability and is in addition easy to migrate to another host. ProSight Virtual Hosting and management services are built upon mature virtualization technologies that allow small companies with mixed- platform environments to save significantly on the costs of capital investments, system maintenance, and IT administration while achieving enterprise-class fault tolerance and an unmatched level of vendor independence.
Microsoft Exchange 2000 Onsite Technical Support
Exchange 2000 Upgrade Consultants
Progent is among the most qualified information technology consulting firms for creating e-mail solutions based on Exchange 2000. Progent is skilled in helping small businesses get all the benefits of Exchange 2000 for typical situations including upgrading from Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Server, migration from an ISP-managed or POP3 e-mail environment, and using managed services for your Microsoft Exchange 2000 administration.
Microsoft 365 Integration Network Consultant
Office 365 Outlook Integration Integration Services
Progent can assist your business to understand the wealth of subscription plans offered with Microsoft 365, formerly branded Office 365, and integrate your network with Microsoft 365 so you derive maximum business value. Progent supports cross-vendor networks that include Windows, macOS, and Linux software. Progent can also assist you to create and manage hybrid solutions that seamlessly combine local and cloud-based resources.
Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 Consultancy
MS Microsoft Virtual Server Specialist
Microsoft Virtual Server, hosted on the Microsoft Windows Server operating system and powered by software originally produced by Connectix, provides the power necessary to accomplish server consolidation, software migration, and server quarantine projects through virtualization techniques in an enterprise-ready IT environment with advanced expandability, manageability, and fault tolerance. Microsoft has targeted Virtual Server 2005 at businesses wishing to enhance operational efficiency in application development and piloting, migration from outdated line-of-business applications, and server consolidation. Progent's certified Virtual Server consultants can help your business to assess and deploy MS Virtual Server 2005.
Consultancy 64-bit Processing
24x7 Engineers 64-bit Computing
Progent's Microsoft-certified consultants can help you design, document, carry out, administer, and repair a system-wide migration to 64-bit server and desktop OS software and business applications. Progent can help you pilot your 64-bit environment to make sure it supports all of the important 32-bit programs that you want to retain as well as the latest 64-bit editions of software you plan to install.
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Cisco ASA 5500-X Firewall Troubleshooting
Progent's Cisco-Premier network consultants offer experienced PIX Firewall consulting services covering design, implementation and maintenance of Cisco firewall and Cisco security products. The Cisco PIX 500 Security Appliance Series of Cisco firewalls offers strong user and application policy enforcement, mutlivector threat protection, and secure connectivity services. Extending from compact, plug-and-play desktop appliances for small businesses and home offices to modular gigabit appliances, Cisco PIX firewalls offer a sensible combination of security, speed and availability for business networks of all sizes. PIX firewalls are build around a proven, specially designed platform, PIX OS, avoiding possible OS-specific security holes. The Cisco PIX Firewall has received ICSA Firewall and IPsec certification as well as Common Criteria EAL4 evaluation status. PIX firewalls deliver multiple integrated security and connectivity services, including powerful application-aware firewall services, VoIP and multimedia security, site-to-site and remote-access IPsec VPN networking, intelligent networking services, and flexible management tools. Progent's Cisco consultants can show you how to select and integrate any Cisco PIX 500 Series firewalls such as the Cisco PIX 501 Firewall, the Cisco PIX 506 Firewall, the Cisco PIX 506E, PIX 515 Firewalls, the PIX 515E Firewall, the Cisco PIX 520 Firewall, Cisco PIX 525 Firewalls and the Cisco PIX 535.
SQL Server Development Company
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Flexential Data Center Tampa Engineers
Progent utilizes the Flexential Tampa data center primarily to provide private cloud hosting. Progent has a group of IT consultants located in the Tampa area, and Progent also offers online expertise from Progent's nationwide team of Microsoft-certified experts, Cisco-certified CCIE network engineers, CISM and CISSP-certified security experts, Hyper-V and VMware virtualization professionals, and veteran DRBC preparedness experts. Progent can also assist your business to plan and carry out a migration to the Flexential facility by providing services such as designing system architecture, specifying hardware components, system setup and testing, troubleshooting, setting up remote management, and training your IT staff.
24x7 Support Technical Consultant
Remote Computer Support Specialists
For medium-size businesses looking for network support, Progent can deliver an array of alternatives including on-site help, remote support, phone-based Help Desk, round-the-clock support with remote network monitoring, emergency staffing, site relocation services, software development, and professional consultation. For midsize companies in California or other areas covered by Progent's onsite consultants, Progent offers professional in-person support for solving technical issues rapidly and affordably.
Peppercon eRIC Services
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Remote management cards offer IT administrators complete control of a server without the requirement for a personal presence. Through these server management cards, all console screen information plus keyboard and mouse operations are transferred to an off-site session to a support expert who can be situated anywhere in the world. Progent's Microsoft and Cisco certified consultants can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a fault-tolerant company network that incorporates remote management cards and Progent can use these remote server management cards to deliver low-cost remote technical assistance. Progent has experience with a number of remote server management cards such as Aten remote management cards, American Megatrends MegaRAC remote server management cards, Dell remote server management cards, HP Lights-Out remote management cards, and Peppercon eRIC remote server management cards.
Microsoft Expert Operating System Skills Transfer
Network Skills Transfer
Progent is committed to knowledge transfer from Progent's consultants to clients. By educating clients to deal with technical issues that are within their scope, Progent can focus on delivering high-value services where Progent has few competitors. Mid-size businesses who work with trusted independent service providers or who employ in-house IT staffs benefit when Progent passes on knowledge about critical technology and proven methodologies to make their IT environments more robust, protected, and productive.
VMware Infrastructure Professionals
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Progent can provide the support of a certified VMware VCDX expert to help you plan, deploy, manage and repair VMware vSphere-powered virtualization ecosystem for on-premises networks, private and public clouds, or hybrid cloud deployments. Progent can provide world-class expertise for installing and integrating VMware Site Recovery Manager and VMware's NSX network virtualization platform for disaster recovery and business continuity. Progent offers in-depth experience of VMware vCloud Director, VMware vRealize Automation (vRA), vRealize Orchestrator and vCloud Suite used for managing private and public cloud and hybrid cloud solutions that provide maximum uptime, data security, and application mobility.
Top Rated IT Consultant SQL Server 2014 AlwaysOn
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SentinelOne Singularity and Vigilance Integration Consultancy
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24-Hour Consultancy Windows Server 2012 R2 Cloud
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Progent's Microsoft-certified consultants can assist you to evaluate the advantages of Windows Server 2012 R2 for your company, create pilot systems and migration plans, optimize your network for on-premises, multi-site, cloud-based, and hybrid environments, train your IT management staff, develop a corporate-wide security strategy, automate IT administration, assist with creating applications, and build and validate a disaster recovery/business continuity plan.
Remote Workforce Cloud Integration Support and Setup
Offsite Workers Cloud Integration Computer Consultant
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Top Ranked Consulting Services SharePoint
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Largest SCCM Azure Integration Technical Consultant
SCCM Primary Site Support
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Progent's Ransomware Hot Line provides 24x7 access to a proven ransomware recovery consultant who can assist you to contain the progress of an active ransomware breach. Call 800-462-8800
Small Office Network Remote Consulting
Small Business Technology Consulting
If you have a small business network with 10 to 50 network users, Progent's IT outsourcing services save your business from dependence on single independent consultant while giving you affordable and reliable access to high-quality network expertise. By delivering IT consulting help when you require it, offering advanced knowledge for critical technologies, offering unique services such as automated network monitoring, and charging only for services you use, Progent gives you an affordable way for maximizing the productivity of your small business network. Progent is the smart way for small organizations to build and maintain a reliable and secure IT system and to benefit from fast access to the experienced support typically available only to businesses who can support a sizeable internal IT group.
Les Kent has a 35-year track record of effective technology integration, business management, marketing, and operations. He has shown a talent for developing sophisticated information technology solutions in his roles as as a system designer, software developer, project manager, implementation consultant, and problem solver for small companies, start-ups, and major corporations.
Altaro VM Backup Cloud Management Integration Support
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Altaro VM Backup from Hornetsecurity provides small and mid-size businesses a dependable and budget-friendly platform for backing up and restoring Hyper-V and VMware-based virtual machines (VMs). Altaro VM Backup can be used for local, offsite, distributed, and cloud-hosted environments and also supports cost-effective cloud backup to Azure Block Blob storage. Altaro VM Backup defends against ransomware attacks by leveraging Immutable Cloud Storage. This produces tamper-proof backup data that cannot be erased or modified by anyone including administrators or root users. Progent is a certified Hornetsecurity/Altaro partner and offers a wide range of remote or on-premises consulting services to help you to design, install, optimize and debug a modern backup and disaster recovery system powered by Altaro VM Backup software. With ProSight Data Protection Services Altaro VM Backup, Progent delivers a managed backup/recovery service based on Altaro VM Backup.
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Remote Consulting Microsoft Dynamics GP
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Microsoft Dynamics GP can help you expand and control your business better by offering easy availability of decision-driving information and a rapid return on investment. Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains offers important productivity benefits including its ability to extend the presence of your organization, manage your financials, computerize financial processes, standardize processes throughout your company, improve inventory control, increase order accuracy, grow revenue and shorten turnaround time, and maximize cash flow. Progent can show you how to set up and maintain a reliable, secure server and communications infrastructure to support Great Plains, and can provide experienced Dynamics GP support professionals to make sure you reap all the advantages of your Dynamics GP software.
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Computer Consultants SCDPM 2012
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At Home Workers Collaboration Support and Integration
Consulting Telecommuter Collaboration
Progent can assist small and medium-size companies to configure collaborative technology to enable their at-home workers to engage in positive interaction with fellow workers and other stakeholders.
ProSight Small Business Private Clouds Consultant Services
ProSight VM Hosting Consultant
Progent's ProSight Virtual Hosting outsourcing offers comprehensive hosting of a small organization's servers in a solution that delivers the highest degree of availability and scalability and is also easy to transfer to another host. ProSight Virtual Hosting options are built on mature virtualization technologies that allow small and midsize businesses with mixed- platform IT systems to economize dramatically on the costs of capital equipment, infrastructure maintenance, and IT administration while achieving enterprise-class reliability and an unprecedented degree of vendor independence.
Juniper Junos CLI Testing
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Progent's Juniper-certified network engineers can help you utilize Junos OS and the Junos platform of network management applications to configure, administer, and monitor Junos-powered devices; migrate to the Junos OS operating system from other Juniper software platforms such as ScreenOS; and upgrade your Juniper routers, switches, and gateways to the latest version of Junos OS.
24x7 Extended Call Desk Configuration
Shared Help Desk Integration Support
Progent's Standard Help Desk Services provide a complete service desk solution that handles all aspects of online Level 1 desktop support from service requests through trouble ticket generation, remote desktop control, status tracking, problem solving, and reporting. Support services are offered at a significant discount from Progent's normal Level 1 desktop support rates, and Progent offers the option of rapid as-needed escalation to subject matter experts to handle complex problems.
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Progent delivered a wireless integration environment that enabled a school to improve productivity and avoid the ongoing costs of a dedicated link. Progent recommended a Proxim Tsunami high-speed wireless bridge. The economical building-to-building Proxim bridge is designed for interfacing remote locations as far as 2.5 miles apart and can reach even longer ranges. This wireless alternative provided improved bandwidth and dependability than recourse to amplifying the 802.11b network, and because it uses the 5.8Ghz spectrum it offered protection against local interference.
Windows and UNIX Technology Professional
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