Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with around 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have depended on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to postpone upgrades long enough that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and rickety IT infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a common theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants to partner with for in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the most business value from the application.

The longer an organization tries to limp along with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or disk systems fail, there could be no equivalent hardware available to replace them. When versions of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates stop being released. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools such as Microsoft's Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the number of pieces involved in the puzzle. And the price tag suggested for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over two decades, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and affordable online integration consulting for Windows-powered environments to organizations in every state throughout the U.S. By offering in-depth experience with all editions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration talent, Progent is uniquely suited to help your Niterói, Rio de Janeiro business get the most out of GP.

We partner with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. 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 newer and fully supported release of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and specific module implementation including 3rd-party products offered by a broad array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other key business software within your organization, custom report writing, and solution analysis to determine whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize business value and minimize expense.

Progent's consultants can help your Niterói, Rio de Janeiro company in each phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Review at what features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional capabilities available on the product that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Design and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Specify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect automation, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the current version to assure ongoing support services from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prepare data and execute scripts to resolve known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and integrate Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or group training for existing and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Act as a single contact for support to ensure consistent and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent offers the support of seasoned consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you require directly rather than supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Guidance
    Recommend the deployment of modules included with the core GP system but are not now being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party add-ons designed specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP skips.

  • Integrations
    Create special integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate entry and improve accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Create big and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform various business functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help you to upgrade your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure services available from Progent include:
  • Requirements assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology design and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment includes diverse application platforms, local network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud products combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has delivered online and onsite help from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint integration consultants. Progent has worked with these products from their first releases to their current versions, and Progent can help with cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and application development expertise.

Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Hyper-V planning and integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms saves time and costs when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity planning experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud architecture experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a well-tuned Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and onsite consulting expertise in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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

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