Configuration Manager automates application and device provisioning across multiple sites, centralizes compliance settings management, keeps track of network assets, protects against company data leakage, provides network health reporting, allows safe end-user self service, and delivers a single point of control for managing mixed-operating system ecosystems based on on-premises, cloud-centric, or hybrid deployment topologies. Progent's Microsoft-certified Configuration Manager consultants and Azure cloud integration specialists can help your organization with any facet of planning, installing, operating and repairing a SCCM deployment for on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments.
Progent has over 10 years of experience deploying, and supporting the key platforms included with Microsoft System Center and can help your organization to plan, configure, maintain, and repair your System Center 2012 R2 ecosystem to maximize the availability and responsiveness of your critical IT resources across a mix of Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems and on-premises and Cloud-based datacenters. Progent can help you to migrate to the current edition of System Center from an earlier release or from another datacenter management solution to provide the benefits of enterprise-class deployment, centralized management, security and compliance, plus datacenter and critical application availability and performance monitoring.
Progent's Microsoft-certified consulting experts can assist organizations of any size to assess Windows 10 or to upgrade to Windows 10 from an earlier release of Microsoft Windows. Online and on-premises assessment and migration support for Windows 10 offered by Progent include Return on Investment estimates, project management, compatibility testing, test lab systems, Hyper-V virtualization strategies, Cloud and hybrid solutions, mobile management, telecommuter connectivity, security and compliance, automated provisioning and administration, network infrastructure design, wired/wireless convergence, business continuity planning, custom training for network management staff and users, and post-migration consulting support.
Progent's Microsoft certified engineers can assist you to test Windows 7 to confirm application and driver compatibility and to determine its speed and stability operating in your environment. Progent's consultants can also show you how to estimate the likely business advantages of adopting Microsoft Windows 7. If Windows 7 fits your business strategy, Progent can help your IT organization to plan and execute a smooth upgrade to Microsoft Windows 7 from a an older version of Windows.
Progent's disaster recovery planning and business continuity consultants can show you how to design a disaster recovery plan to prepare for an IT system disaster. Progent can show you how to develop a complete disaster recovery plan that includes periodic disaster recovery evaluations and testing. Progent's Microsoft and Cisco-certified professionals can also help you build an affordable, non-stop network architecture that takes into account availability issues involving a wide range of infrastructure technologies and processes.
Progent’s Wireless Consulting Services offer a fast, economical option for companies of all sizes to integrate, manage and troubleshoot advanced wireless network technology. For 802.11n and the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi networks, Progent can help you design and install appliances such as Cisco's Aironet and Meraki wireless access points and wireless controllers. For mobile email and online applications, Progent can help with Apple iPhones, Apple iPads, Google Android smartphones, and Windows phones and tablets.
Dynamics GP 2015 R2 features a revamped design that improves cloud integration, supports the most popular smart phones and tablets, permits one-time login with Microsoft Azure Active Directory, and strengthens security. Dynamics 2015 R2 also streamlines management reporting, incorporates nine new Workflows, extends the Web Client, and delivers over 100 improvements to its library of applications. Progent's team of Microsoft-certified consultants have the depth and breadth of knowledge and hands-on experience to resolve the many IT and business issues associated with upgrading to Dynamics GP 2015 R2 and can assist your organization to perform a smooth migration that will optimize the business value of your investment in this mission-critical platform.
Progent's Cisco-certified Wi-Fi technology consultants can assist you to configure, manage, and debug Cisco Small Business 100/300/500 Wireless Access Points.
Progent’s high availability interoffice connectivity and fault tolerant network connection engineers can help small businesses achieve zero-downtime Interoffice connectivity by means of fully redundant system architectures featuring automatic failover. Progent’s Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts can design and deploy fault tolerant Inter-office networks supported by zero-downtime EIGRP network routers or non-stop OSPF configurations of Cisco routers. Progent can demonstrate how redundant connectivity and transparent fail-over offers affordable 24x7 interoffice connectivity.
Microsoft Windows Server Update Services enables information technology managers to install and track the most recent Microsoft patches and security updates to Microsoft Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP platforms. By using Microsoft Software Update Services, network support staff can completely and easily manage the installation of patches that are released through Microsoft Update to servers and desktops in an organization. Progent can help you with complex details of the initial setup of Microsoft Software Update Services such as planning the Microsoft Windows Server Update Services deployment, setting up client's computers, defining the Group Policy settings, and ensuring your Microsoft SUS Group Policy Object is associated with an Active Directory container appropriate for your network environment.
Progent's ProSight Virtual hosting services offer small companies a variety of advantages such as lower capital costs, savings on operational costs, better executive focus, enterprise-class security, greater availability, and regulatory compliance.
Progent's network consultants can assist you to evaluate the potential advantages of Hyper-V-powered server virtualization for your company, perform test installations to verify Hyper-V's operation with your production applications, evaluate your network and server infrastructure for optimal operation with virtual server solutions, help you in moving to Windows Server 2008 and setting up Hyper-V, train your network management staff to monitor and manage Hyper-V, offer world-class consulting help for enhancing the security of your virtual servers, design and validate business continuity procedures that maximize system availability, and deliver ongoing consulting and maintenance including affordable remote repair and turn-key Help Desk services.
Microsoft Lync Server 2013, rebranded Skype for Business, allows organizations of any size to build a centrally managed and protected communications ecosystem that permits a Bring-Your-Own-Device computing style with instant messaging, presence, web meetings with application sharing and whiteboard, as well as IP-based and PSTN telephony enabled for a wide range of stationary PCs and handheld devices. Progent's Microsoft-certified Lync Server 2013 experts and system integrators can help you to assess the business benefits of Lync 2013, design an in-house, cloud-resident (with Lync Online) or mixed topology suitable for your present and long-term plans, deploy Lync 2013 in a way that expedites your ROI, and provide live webinar and on-premises training to your management team and end users. Progent offers in-depth expertise in key components of a Lync 2013 deployment that include Windows Server, SQL Server and Exchange Server, and Progent can assist your organization to combine Lync Server 2013 with key Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook and PowerPoint.
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains software for nearly two decades and Progent has provided system integration, customization, training, and debugging since the product's original release. Progent can provide high-level expertise for updating legacy Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployments. Progent can help you to plan, test, and implement an efficient upgrade from a a legacy release of GP to the latest edition of Dynamics GP.
Progent's certified consultants can assist you to assess Microsoft Windows 7 to confirm application and driver compatibility and to determine its speed and reliability working with your applications. Progent can also show you how to estimate the likely business advantages of moving to Windows 7. If Windows 7 makes sense for your business, Progent can help your IT organization to design and execute a smooth deployment of Windows 7 from a previous release of Microsoft Windows.
For businesses with a mix of Mac and Microsoft Windows computers, there are two basic alternatives for using Windows-dependent software on macOS or OS X: an external connection to an actual Windows computer or local emulation of a Windows environment on a computer. Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection Client for Apple Mac enables you to attach an Apple Mac to a networked Windows-based computer to use Microsoft Windows software and access network resources. Microsoft's Virtual PC for Mac emulates Windows on an Apple Mac computer so you are able to use Windows applications directly. Progent's Mac technology support experts can help your business to manage these solutions for using Windows software on your Macs and can also help your business to evaluate and configure other products for Microsoft Windows PC simulation.
Progent's Microsoft consultants can help you to assess the value of Microsoft Lync Server for your business and can assist you to design and carry out a rollout of Lync Server that unifies the administration of IM and Presence and increases the productivity of your in-house staff, telecommuters, and smartphone users. Progent can also assist your company to carry out an efficient upgrade to Lync Server 2010 from Office Communications Server or from Live Communications Server, integrate Microsoft Lync Server with Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, and SQL Server, show you how you can run Lync Server to improve the collaborative capabilities of MS Office programs, and provide webinar training and continuing technical support for Lync Server and other Microsoft products.
Progent's Microsoft-certified network engineers can help your organization to assess the value of Exchange 2010 for your company and can assist you to design and implement an efficient migration to Microsoft Exchange 2010 from Microsoft Exchange 2003 or Exchange 2007 Server that will offer fast return on investment by improving your workers' efficiency, cutting the cost of equipment and support, simplifying management, and integrating your vital communications platforms.
Progent provides a selection of network support bundles for small organizations. These information technology outsourcing and network monitoring solutions are based on the anticipatory problem handling abilities of Operations Manager 2007, a next-generation server and IT management software platform that tracks the reliability, performance, and security of your information system and isolates incipient problems before they can bring down your system. With Progent's economically priced network support programs, small companies can select a basic co-sourcing service program based on System Center Operations Manager with server monitoring, reporting, Help Desk and online troubleshooting or a complete round-the-clock outsourcing solution.
Remote 24x7 monitoring, automated alarms, and periodic analytical reporting are crucial to preserving the health of your network and eliminating unnecessary and expensive disruptions. Remote Monitoring and Management technology has progressed so far that companies of all sizes can afford a degree of protection that was once limited to enterprises. Progent can provide several Remote Monitoring and Management options delivered as economical services designed to assist your company to identify and fix a an array of network issues before they get big enough to disrupt productivity.
Progent offers cost-effective remote and onsite support to help businesses of any size to move any part of their critical IT infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This can save management hassle and hardware costs and allow access to Google's state-of-the-art AI and machine learning technology. Progent can assist you with every aspect of Google Cloud Platform migration and troubleshooting including needs analysis, preparedness evaluation, architectural design and review, pilot testing, configuration, centralized administration, performance tuning, licensing management, disaster recovery mechanisms, and security.
Progent's Mac support engineers can assist you with a broad array of system infrastructure areas including network architecture, off-site and mobile connectivity, internetwork communication, security, and emerging technologies including Voice over IP and fast wireless connectivity. For business networks built solely on Apple Mac OS X or for environments that use a mix of Mac, Linux/UNIX and Windows based servers and desktops, Progent has the experience and depth to deal with the challenge of planning, configuring, and maintaining a network infrastructure that is robust, safe, productive and aligned with your corporate objectives. Progent can show you how to deploy Apple’s Xserve enterprise servers, Apple's Xserve RAID non-stop storage products, and Apple's Xsan SAN solution. Progent can also give you access to certified experts to help you with Cisco routers and switches.
Progent provided a wireless networking environment that enabled a school to increase efficiency and avoid the recurring costs of a dedicated data connection. Progent proposed a Proxim Tsunami high-speed wireless bridge. The low-cost building-to-building Proxim wireless bridge is designed for interfacing separate locations as far as 2.5 miles apart and can extend to even greater ranges. This wireless alternative provided improved performance and reliability than recourse to amplifying the 802.11b wireless network, and because it utilizes the 5.8Ghz band it provided immunity to outside interference.
Progent's Linux support experts provide small and mid-size companies and developers assistance with managing and supporting Linux systems that run with Microsoft-powered technology. Progent can give your organization access to Linux experts, consulting professionals premier by Microsoft and Cisco, and security experts with CISM and CISA certification. This wide array of experience offers you a convenient one-stop source to show you how to build and maintain a secure and reliable mixed-platform network and communications infrastructure that supports Linux and Microsoft coexistence by integrating MS Windows with leading Linux platforms including RedHat, SUSE, CentOS, Ubuntu Linux, PCLinuxOS, fedora Linux, Gentoo Linux, Mandrake, Debian GNU/Linux, and Slackware.
Progent is committed to knowledge transfer from Progent's support experts to clients. By educating customers to deal with problems that are within their scope, Progent is able to focus on delivering hard-to-find services where Progent faces little competition. Mid-size companies who utilize trusted independent service providers or who employ internal support staffs benefit when Progent passes on knowledge about critical technology and proven processes to make their IT environments more reliable, secure, and efficient.
Progent’s high availability inter-site connectivity and fault tolerant network infrastructure consultants can help small businesses achieve non-stop Interoffice connectivity by means of fully redundant networks with automatic failover. Progent’s Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts can design and deploy fault tolerant Inter-office networks based on fault tolerant EIGRP routers or fault tolerant OSPF deployment of Cisco routers. Progent can demonstrate how redundant connections and transparent fail-over can provide affordable 24x7 interoffice networking.
Cisco's Catalyst line of Wi-Fi controllers simplify the administration of wireless LANs by unifying the configuration and management of Wi-Fi APs, optimizing Wi-Fi performance by limiting the effect of RF congestion, enhancing wireless uptime with fast failover, and hardening security by identifying threats and filtering traffic content according to user class and location. Progent can help your business to configure Cisco Wi-Fi controllers to manage Wi-Fi networks of any size. Progent can help you to maintain and troubleshoot your current Cisco Wi-Fi solution or implement a smooth transition to Cisco's latest Wi-Fi controller solutions.
Progent’s consultants offer experience in a variety of technologies relevant to mobile connectivity such as system architecture, Activesync, wireless security, mobile e-mail, Microsoft Windows Mobile, RIM Blackberry, and wireless application programming. Progent's certified professionals can save your company work and money by applying their wireless experience to help you choose and integrate mobile access solutions that make sense for your company. Progent can also optimize your network architecture so that mobile handhelds work better.
Our compensation model is based on contribution, so just like working as a freelance consultant, your income is entirely tied to your work effort. Certain of our support staff focus on lifestyle issues and choose to work at an easy pace, using our flexible calendar to pursue personal pursuits such as mountain biking, car racing, snow boarding, fishing, travel, or sharing private time with relatives and acquaintances. Others take advantage of the opportunity to make big dollars through hard work and long days. Progent fully encourages both ends of the spectrum and any point in the middle.
Progent's certified IT consultants can provide Windows Server 2016 migration consulting services to assist businesses of all sizes to design and implement a smooth move to Windows Server 2016 and Hyper-V 2016 using a local, cloud-centric, or hybrid architecture. Progent can help your company to evaluate the benefits of Windows Server 2016 for your enterprise and can help you with any facet of designing, configuring, managing or troubleshooting your Windows Server 2016 and Hyper-V 2016 solution. Progent can assist your organization to take advantage of the many innovative high-availability and security capabilities of Windows Server 2016 and Hyper-V 2016 like Windows Containers for isolating applications, Shielded Virtual Machines to protect against compromised administrators, Credential Guard, Just In Time Privileged Access Management, Virtual Machine load balancing, Storage Replica for zero-data-loss disaster recovery, plus multi-domain failover clusters.
Progent's Check Point Software experts can help you select and deploy Check Point Firewall/VPN software and appliances based on Check Point Software's technology to provide an affordable and effective security defense for your business network. Progent can also help you integrate other Check Point technologies including Check Point ZoneAlarm and Check Point UTM-1 appliances with security products from other suppliers and provide a central stop for continuing network support, maintenance, training, and design expertise.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2014 incorporates significant enhancements in key areas such as performance, availability, security, and cloud readiness. Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is the first release of SQL Server that includes in-memory technology that operates seamlessly with all workloads including OLTP, data warehousing, and business analytics. Progent's Microsoft-certified SQL Server 2014 consultants can provide cost-effective online and onsite services that include system design, configuration, management, troubleshooting, and application development services to help businesses of all sizes to realize fast return from their SQL Server 2014 investment.
Progent’s expert software programmers, relational database designers, and project management consultants can help enterprise clients to carry out development programs for Windows, Linux, or Web applications. Progent's enterprise co-sourcing services include fast access to seasoned project managers for advanced planning and program co-ordination or Progent can assist clients fill in expertise gaps by providing database designers and programmers skilled in building RDBMS applications powered by Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL. Progent's SharePoint experts can help clients to incorporate SharePoint with additional data sources like Microsoft SQL and Excel to create data-driven intranets and web portals. Progent also can provide experience with multiple web development technologies and can help businesses to create, enhance, troubleshoot, or port web applications to take advantage of the most current web technology.
Progent's Microsoft-certified consulting experts have more than 10 years of experience planning, deploying, optimizing and fixing SCOM environments and can provide companies of all sizes advanced remote or on-premises consulting services for Microsoft SCOM 2012. Progent can assist you to design an architecture for System Center 2012 Operations Manager servers that provides the performance and availability required to monitor your IT resources efficiently, whether your infrastructure are onsite, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Progent can also help you to install and customize Microsoft SCOM 2012 management packs according to industry best practices for tracking network fabric and Microsoft and 3rd-party applications and services. Also, Progent can deliver responsive online or onsite troubleshooting to help you to remediate critical problems uncovered by SCOM 2012.
Progent's Cisco-premier CCIE network engineers can assist you to maintain your legacy PIX 500 or ASA 5500 firewalls or upgrade to Cisco ASA 5500-X firewalls with Firepower Services. Progent can also help your company to design, deploy, optimize, administer and debug firewall environments based around Cisco ASA 5500-X firewalls with Firepower Services
Progent utilizes the Flexential Tampa data center primarily to deliver private cloud hosting services. Progent has a team of IT consultants located in the Tampa area, and Progent can also provide remote support from Progent's nationwide team of Microsoft-certified experts, Cisco-certified CCIE network infrastructure engineers, ISSIP-CISSP-certified security experts, Hyper-V and VMware virtualization professionals, and senior DRBC preparedness consultants. Progent can also help you to plan and execute a move to the Flexential data center by providing services like designing solution architecture, specifying hardware components, system configuration and validation, debugging, streamling remote network management, and training your IT support team.
Microsoft Exchange 2013 includes major improvements to the capabilities of Exchange 2010 and delivers powerful new features as well as a revamped architecture. These improvements affect vital IT areas such as ease of administration, high availability (HA), compliance, cost of ownership, teamwork, scalability, performance, cross-version interoperability, and the user experience. Progent's Microsoft-certified Exchange Server 2013 consultants can help you evaluate the potential advantages of migrating to Exchange Server 2013, design a cost-effective validation and rollout strategy, and educate your IT team to manage your Exchange Server 2013 solution. Progent can also provide affordable remote consulting and support and management for Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.