Microsoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform written for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations worldwide. A number of businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time locating veteran Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for guidance on how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the most benefit from the application.
The longer an organization attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems break down, there could be no suitable hardware on the market to use as substitutes. When versions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, vital security patches stop being released. Current releases of SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in 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 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and economical remote consulting for Windows-based environments to organizations in every state in the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Campinas, São Paulo business optimize the benefit of GP.
We become partners with our clients and start by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a more current and supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system analysis to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to optimize business value and manage cost.
Progent's consultants can help your Campinas, São Paulo company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization process including:
- Deployment Review
Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss additional capabilities of the product that might be suitable for your business.
- Upgrade Design and Scheduling
Create a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule solution validation, live deployment, and training. Identify customizations and add-on modules. Predict and resolve compatibility issues.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and configure a test system for proving the upgrade process.
- Environment Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and Microsoft Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to have all the latest features available to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public consumption. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from multiple local and external repositories.
- Training
Provide individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Act as a single contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your particular situation.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Available from Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since version 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
- Recommendations
Suggest the use of modules included with the core GP platform but are not currently being used. In addition, suggest third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Build custom connections between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and increase accuracy.
- Customizations
Create big and small customizations that run with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to support Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
- Requirements assessment and IT asset inventory
- Network topology design and deployment (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability environments
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services including Microsoft 365
- Disaster recovery preparedness
- Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and onsite help from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development 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 delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic technologies cuts time and costs when guiding businesses through each phase of upgrading their older Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to design, deploy, and manage a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To find out more information about Progent's remote and onsite consulting expertise in Campinas, São Paulo for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:
Download Progent's Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting services available from Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Support
If your Campinas, SP business is looking for a Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.