Richmond Microsoft Certified Consulting
Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Migration and Customization Consulting Experts
Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, sports a longer track record than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured product and is one of the most widely used ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from new customers is that they have a hard time finding experienced Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and get the maximum business value from the application.
The longer a business tries to make do with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When physical host servers or disk systems fail, there could be no suitable devices 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 updates are no longer distributed. Current editions of SQL Server may not be compatible with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the puzzle. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem astronomical.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as top-tier system integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to make sure your Richmond, Virginia business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.
We become partners with our customers and begin by understanding their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business applications used by company, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and control expense.
Progent's consultants can assist your Richmond, Virginia company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization process including:
- System Assessment
Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other features of the product that might be suitable for your business. - Migration Planning and Timing
Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that avoids business disruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and training. Identify customizations and add-on products. Predict and resolve compatibility problems. - Pilot Testing
Plan and configure a test system for validating the upgrade project. - System Upgrades
Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the current version to assure continuing support services from Microsoft and to make all current features available to your organization. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to address documented issues. - Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for private and public consumption. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse local and remote repositories. - Education
Provide one-on-one or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP. - Support Services
Provide a single contact for expertise to deliver consistent and affordable handling of problems made possible by close understanding of your particular situation.
Progent offers the support of seasoned experts who have been developing working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Recommend the deployment of software modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, recommend third-party add-ons written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer. - Integrations
Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant data entry and improve accuracy. - Customizations
Create big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to handle various functions that are not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Progent can help you to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
- Needs analysis and IT asset inventory
- Network topology planning and implementation (on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and remote connections and defining security policies
- Managing iOS, Google Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
- Developing high-availability solutions
- Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Office 365
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Performance tuning
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent has provided online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains consultants, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server integration experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent supports cloud-based options by offering Office 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.
Progent also has extensive experience delivering support from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and expense when helping businesses through every phase of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud architecture consultants, and database administrators who can assist you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite support services in Richmond, Virginia for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, visit:
- MS Dynamics GP Support Services
- Dynamics GP 2015 Support Services
- MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Program Features
- Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Features and Benefits
- Expertise with Dynamics GP Reporting
- MS Dynamics GP Custom Programming
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24x7x365 Supplemental Support Desk Engineer
Virtual Help Desk Remote Consulting
Progent offers three basic kinds of Call Center support : Microsoft Help Desk Outsourcing Services, Virtual Help Desk Support, and Call Center Process Consulting and Staffing. Progent is a Microsoft-certified Partner and Progent's Help Desk staff of trained Microsoft professionals offers your clients easy access to a dependable technical resource with years of experience delivering phone support and online repair for IT systems based on Microsoft products. Progent's focus is on giving the support Helpdesk a respected image as a key contributor to company productivity. Progent's target is to resolve and not merely report problems.
Specialist Linux
UNIX Network Support Technician
Progent's UNIX family consulting services provide small businesses and developers help with administering and maintaining UNIX, Linux or Solaris systems that coexist with Microsoft-powered networks. Progent offers your organization access to UNIX consultants, support professionals certified by Microsoft and Cisco, and security specialists with CISSP certification. This broad array of experience offers you a convenient single source to show you how to create and manage a protected and reliable mixed-platform network and communications infrastructure that supports UNIX and Microsoft coexistence by combining Windows with popular versions of UNIX including Apple macOS and OS X, Sun Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, Berkeley UNIX (BSD), SCO and Silicon Graphics IRIX (SGI/IRIX or major Linux platforms such as RedHat, SuSE, Debian-GNU and Mandrake.
Juniper Junos J-Web Security Evaluation
Computer Security Juniper Junos J-Web
Progent's Juniper-authorized network consultants can assist your company to design and deploy Juniper Firewall/VPN platforms, enhance and support your network infrastructure, and migrate efficiently from discontinued products to current releases. Progent's Junos OS engineers can also offer expertise with Juniper's premier network operating system to help you to simplify the administration and strengthen the security of your Juniper VPN devices firewalls, and routers. Progent also has extensive background maintaining Juniper's NetScreen OS and ScreenOS operating system productss and can help organizations manage environments that incorporate a mix of Juniper's OS platforms.
Private Clouds for Small Businesses Specialists
Virtual Server Private Cloud Hosting Specialists
Progent's Private Cloud Hosting service provides comprehensive hosting of a small or mid-size organization's production servers in a solution that delivers the highest degree of availability and expandability and is in addition simple to transfer to any data center. Progent's Private Cloud Hosting and Management options are based on proven virtualization techniques that allow small businesses with multi- platform IT systems to economize dramatically on the costs of capital equipment, infrastructure maintenance, and network administration while achieving world-class reliability and an unmatched degree of vendor flexibility.
Online Support 64-bit Upgrade
Technology Professional 64-bit Migration
Progent’s Microsoft-expert consultants can help your organization to enhance your desktops from 32 bits to 64 bits. Progent can help you to understand the costs and advantages of migrating to 64-bit desktop computing, design an efficient migration process that reduces operational disruptions, and deliver inexpensive, expert remote support to assist your organization to install 64-bit desktop operating systems and application programs on your current computers.
Office 365 and Apple iOS Specialists
MCSE Expert Certified Office 365 Gmail migration Support and Setup
Progent can help you to evaluate the many subscription plans offered with Office 365 and configure your information network with Office 365 so you derive maximum business value. Progent supports multi-vendor environments that include Windows, macOS, and Linux technology. Progent can also assist your business to create and maintain hybrid ecosystems that seamlessly combine local and cloud-based resources.
SQL Server 2005 Remote Support Services
SQL Server Business Intelligence IT Consulting
Progent’s Microsoft certified professionals can provide small and mid-sized companies expert Microsoft SQL Server support. Microsoft SQL Server is a comprehensive, Web-enabled database and data analysis package that enables the speedy development of advanced business applications that can give your business a competitive advantage. SQL Server provides built-in support for XML and can query over the Internet and beyond the corporate firewall. In addition to providing consulting, support and problem solving services, Progent’s SQL consultants can help you use Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence to enhance the productivity and profitability of your information network. Progent can also help you upgrade from earlier editions of Microsoft SQL Server to Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
System Center 2016 and Office 365 Integration Professionals
Urgent System Center 2016 and Hyper-V Integration Consultant
Progent has over 10 years of background configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting the key components included with System Center and can help you to design, deploy, support, and fix your System Center 2012 R2 solution to maximize the availability and responsiveness of your applications and infrastructure across a mix of Windows and Linux/Unix OS environments and local and Cloud-connected datacenters. Progent can assist your organization to migrate to the current version of Microsoft System Center from an earlier one or from a third-party datacenter management platform to provide the advantages of best-in-class provisioning, centralized management, security, plus infrastructure and application performance monitoring.
Network Consulting Subcontractor
Cisco CCNP Employment Opportunities
Progent is hiring a range of full-time employees such as solutions-driven MCSEs; connectivity experts with Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification; and specialists in advanced network design with experience in mobile access, wireless integration, non-stop systems, disaster recovery planning, data protection, and server virtualization. We are also seeking workstation support technicians, remote troubleshooting specialists, and CISSP or CISA accredited security consultants. We are also seeking experienced managers who can perform effectively in our dynamic, virtual office model. Progent contracts independent professionals with in-depth expertise and hands-on background in crucial information technology topics outside Progent's primary service concentration. Progent's Experts Team employs freelance consultants who offer consulting and development support for strategic applications that include Manufacturing Resource Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, or Customer Relationship Management; have specialized expertise with popular platforms such as Linux derivatives, Macintosh, or Solaris, or offer expert skills in areas like telecom, web site development, EDI, eCommerce, or dbm programming. Freelance consultants premier by Progent coordinate with our in-house engineers to deliver end-to-end IT services for small company networks.
Remote Data Backup and Restore Services Consultancy
ProSight DPS Cloud Backup Services Technology Consulting Services
ProSight Data Protection Services offer small and medium-sized businesses a low cost end-to-end service for secure backup/disaster recovery. Available at a low monthly rate, ProSight Data Protection Services automates and monitors your backup activities and enables rapid recovery of critical data, apps and virtual machines that have become unavailable or damaged as a result of hardware breakdowns, software glitches, natural disasters, human error, or malicious attacks like ransomware. ProSight DPS can help you back up, recover and restore files, folders, apps, system images, plus Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware images/. Important data can be backed up on the cloud, to a local storage device, or mirrored to both. Progent's disaster recovery specialists can provide world-class support to configure ProSight DPS to to comply with regulatory standards such as HIPPA, FIRPA, and PCI and, when necessary, can assist you to restore your business-critical data.
Largest ProSight Small Business Private Clouds Consult
Virtual Machine Hosting Specialists
Progent's ProSight Virtual Hosting combines advanced virtual server architecture, a state-of-the-art data center facility, and the support services of Progent's Microsoft-certified consulting group to provide small businesses with a complete information technology outsourcing alternative that enhances network dependability and protection, reduces management hassle, and lowers expenses. With Private Cloud Hosting, a smaller company can have all of its operating system platforms and key business application servers supported within a secure and reliable data center on a high-performance, high-availability virtual server configured and maintained by Progent's network service professionals.
Support Services Windows 10 Provisioning
Consultant Windows 10 Configuration
Progent's Microsoft-certified consulting experts can help businesses of all sizes to assess Windows 10 or to upgrade to Windows 10 from an earlier release of Windows. Online and on-premises evaluation and migration services for Microsoft Windows 10 provided by Progent include Return on Investment estimates, project coordination, application and driver compatibility testing, pilot systems, virtualization architecture, Cloud and hybrid solutions, mobile management, telecommuter connectivity, security and compliance, streamlined deployment and management, network infrastructure optimization, wired/wireless convergence, business continuity planning, webinar training for IT support personnel and users, and post-migration Call Center support services.
Exchange 2019 Migration Configuration
24-7 Exchange 2019 Security Online Help
Progent can assist you in any facet of your upgrade to Microsoft Exchange 2019 such as deploying Windows Server 2019 Core for hosting Exchange; designing high availability infrastructure for an on-premises, Microsoft cloud connected or hybrid deployment; moving mailboxes; designing and implementing Hyper-V virtualization; setting up hardware load balancing; setting up Database Availability Groups (DAGs) with MCDB caching; setting up Skype for Business 2019 for cloud voicemail; integration with SharePoint; preparing firewalls; integration with Microsoft Office 365; and configuring Outlook clients.
Solomon Application Consulting
Axapta Application Support
Progent can give you access to experts who can customize your Microsoft Dynamics ERP, MRP, and accounting system packages to suit your particular business requirements. Progent’s Microsoft-certified consultants offer experience in Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Axapta, Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Management Software, Microsoft Dynamics SL 6.5 Accounting Software, and Microsoft Business Solutions Retail Management System. Progent also provides expert e-Commerce consulting services for safe, company-wide information sharing plus interfacing with Customer Relationship Management packages.
24-Hour Anti-Spam Subscription
Technology Consulting Services Antivirus
E-Mail Guard represents a comprehensive solution for defending against spam and virus attacks. E-Mail Guard handles the security and administration of corporate email by offering constantly improved spam and virus blocking, policy administration, content filtering, and defense against email-based DHA and Distributed Denial of Service attacks. E-Mail Guard also includes tracking, administration and reporting utilities as well as outgoing email testing to help you repair your email environment and specify and enforce company email policy.
Consultants Knowledge Transfer
Knowledge Transfer Specialist
Progent practices information transfer from Progent's support experts to clients. By educating customers to deal with technical issues that are within their comfort zone, Progent is able to focus on providing high-value skills where Progent faces little competition. Small companies who work with trusted independent consultants or who employ in-house support staffs benefit when Progent passes on knowledge about new technology and tested methodologies to make their IT environments more robust, secure, and productive.
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Upgrade Planning Online Troubleshooting
24x7 Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Migration Planning Remote Support
Progent can assist you in any and all facets of your upgrade to Exchange Server 2016 including planning high availability (HA) system topology for a local, Microsoft cloud connected or hybrid deployment; licensing requirements for Exchange 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2+; migrating mailboxes; Windows Hyper-V design; determining storage capacity required for your VMs, mailbox databases and log files; setting up hardware load balancing for high-availability CAS services; planning, building and testing Exchange Servers and Windows Servers and Database Availability Groups (DAGs); integration with SharePoint Server or SharePoint Online; updating your firewall; resolving SSL issues; providing client integration with Office desktop or Microsoft Office 365; and setting up Outlook on the web.
Video Conferencing Online Troubleshooting
Tandberg Telepresence Consultants
Progent can provide the services of an accredited engineer with an extensive background integrating technology from the major telepresence providers such as Cisco, Polycom, and LifeSize and can help you to design, configure, upgrade, or maintain a video conferencing solution that preserves your current investment and optimizes the business value of your IT system. Progent also offers the expertise of network infrastructure consultants able to help businesses of all sizes to build and troubleshoot a communications network that provides the speed, dependability, security, and expandability you need to accommodate your video conferencing/telepresence solution.
Windows Server 2003 IT Services
Windows Server 2016 IT Consultant
The sophistication and integration requirements of Microsoft Windows Servers requires an IT consulting firm with practical expertise and in-depth familiarity with planning and integrating cohesive, end-to-end business technology systems. The experience of Progent's Microsoft-certified consultants, which averages more than 10 years supporting Microsoft technology, ensures you success configuring Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2003 to align closely with your business goals. Progent’s IT services can assist you with designing, installing, administering, and supporting Windows Server systems that increase the business value of your IT system. Progent’s consultants can assist you with Windows 2008 R2 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, or Windows NT Server as well as Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and other clients.
Call Desk Sharing Onsite Technical Support
Shared Help Desk Consultant
Progent's Microsoft certified experts provide several service programs to help medium-size and large businesses develop a cost-effective and productive internal Computer Support Help Desk. Progent's consulting services include Return on Investment evaluation, process analysis and enhancement, management reporting, training of internal staff, and documentation of processes. Progent's Software Evaluation and Deployment Services help organizations analyze the numerous top level Help Desk application programs on the market and determine what products may be excessively costly, miss key functions, or align badly with your organization's business goals. Progent also provides temporary staffing for businesses who need to augment their in-house Help Desk staff for special tasks or to substitute for vacationing or indisposed workers.
High-Availability Load Balancing Specialists
Content Delivery Networking Products Support and Setup
Progent offers fault tolerant load balancing support covering network load balancing, load balanced applications, network infrastructure routing, and content dispatching technology including Cisco Content Engine. High availability load balancing providers for which Progent offers consulting services include Windows 2003 Server Network Load Balancing Manager, Citrix Access Suite and Access Gateway, Cisco CSS, Cisco Content Engine and ACNS, and F5 Networks BIG-IP.
24/7 Hybrid Office 365 and Exchange Technical Consultant
Office 365 and iOS Technology Consulting Services
Office 365 is Microsoft's growing suite of client productivity apps and cloud services available on a subscription basis. Office 365 apps and cloud-based services are available in a variety of subscription plans intended for customers ranging from students and home offices to enterprises. Progent can provide fast and easy remote access to specialists with expertise in Microsoft, Mac, Apple iOS, and Android technology. Progent can help you to understand the wealth of subscription plans offered with Office 365 and integrate your information network with Office 365 so you derive top business value. Progent offers expertise with multi-vendor networks that include Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Progent can also assist you to create and manage hybrid solutions that transparently integrate local and cloud-based resources.
Microsoft Messenger for Mac Help and Support
SharePoint Foundation and Mac Network Consultants
Microsoft Office for Mac allows Apple Macintosh users to receive the benefits of the world's most popular business applications. Progent's Apple-certified Mac experts can help you set up Microsoft Office for Macintosh on a mixed-platform environment that incorporates Apple OS X and Windows-powered platforms so that Macintosh users can take advantage of the new features in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Entourage for Mac in order to share information and network resources with co-workers who use Microsoft Windows. Progent's consultants have expertise with both Mac and Windows platforms and can provide service for environments that mix Mac with Microsoft Windows computers with extensive resource sharing, or networks which carefully limit sharing between Mac and Windows systems.
Remote CRISC Certified Risk and Information Systems Control Consulting Services
24/7/365 Technology Professional CRISC Certified Risk and Information Systems Control
Progent offers the guidance of a CRISC-certified risk management consultant to assist your company to design and deploy an enterprise risk management (ERM) strategy based on leading practices promoted by CRISC and geared to match your company's risk tolerance, business objectives, and budgetary guidelines.
Wi-Fi VoIP phone integration IT Consultants
wireless IP phone upgrades Consulting Services
Progent's wireless IP phone configuration experts can provide online and on-premises support to help you build and manage a Cisco wireless IP phone solution by providing integration services that range from debugging the set up of a wireless VoIP phone or access point to providing comprehensive project management outsourcing or co-sourcing services for modernizing the Wi-Fi infrastructure of an entire campus.
Professional Windows and UNIX
Windows, UNIX, Solaris Network Consultant
Progent can assist your company to design and execute an efficient transition from a UNIX-powered IT environment to a network based on Microsoft Windows and suited for supporting Microsoft's popular office productivity suites, commercial applications, and software development platforms. Progent's UNIX, Windows and Cisco engineers and software development specialists can show you how to preserve your information and minimize business disruption by designing an effective migration plan that preserves your existing investments in UNIX software and infrastructure. UNIX-to-Windows migration consulting expertise available from Progent include evaluation of current infrastructure, transition strategy and testing, Microsoft Exchange migration expertise, information and application software migration, and processor and storage transition and consolidation.
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