Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a common theme we hear from prospective customers is that they have trouble finding experienced Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the maximum benefit out of the application.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable hardware available to use as substitutes. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates stop being released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Dynamics GP environment are often intimidated by the number of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may be astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's seasoned experts have provided advanced and economical remote integration consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is uniquely qualified to make sure your Campinas, São Paulo business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and start by understanding their requirements. Once we have familiarity with the environment and the areas for improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a newer and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, simple user training, full system and specific module implementation including 3rd-party modules from a broad array of vendors that have published add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business applications within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Campinas, São Paulo business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently running and discuss other features of GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a complete migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Plan for pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Specify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility problems.

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

  • System Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current release to assure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external sources.

  • Training
    Provide one-on-one or group training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and cost-effective resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Suggest the use of software modules that come with the basic GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, recommend third-party products written specifically for Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or external modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
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 environment. Infrastructure expertise provided by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and IT asset inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability environments
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For over two decades, Progent has delivered online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange Server configuration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first versions to their current editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development services.

Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every phase of upgrading their legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of senior cybersecurity and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP environment.

Progent's Consulting Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
To find out more about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting services in Campinas, São Paulo for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Campinas, SP business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.