Microsoft Dynamics GP ConsultantsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a lengthier history than virtually any other ERP platform made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a mature, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP systems for small and mid-size businesses, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades and maintenance to the point that they now find themselves using legacy software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. At the same time, a recurring theme we hear from prospective 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 affordably and extract the most benefit out of the application.

The more an organization tries to limp along with outdated releases of Microsoft Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration process becomes. If server hardware or storage systems fail, there may be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP reach end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security patches stop being released. Current editions of SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations considering an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be overwhelmed by the volume of components involved in the puzzle. And the price tag quoted for an upgrade may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has offered support for Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have provided high-level and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to organizations in every state in the U.S. By offering deep experience with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with top-tier system integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Vitória, Espírito Santo business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining familiarity with the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our suggestions. Proposed services can involve an upgrade to a more current and fully supported release of Dynamics GP, basic user education, full platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party products from a wide range of vendors that have written add-ons to Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software used by company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized to its fullest. Our goal with every Dynamics GP engagement big or small is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Vitória, Espírito Santo business in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement project including:

  • Deployment Review
    Take a look at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that might be suitable for your organization.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Create a comprehensive migration plan and schedule that minimizes business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Plan and configure a test environment for proving the upgrade project.

  • System Upgrades
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Microsoft Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure continuing support services from Microsoft and to have all current features available to your business. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address documented issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or dashboards for private and external use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for aggregating information from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

  • Education
    Deliver one-on-one or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure dependable and cost-effective resolution of issues thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the support of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since version 1. Progent can do the jobs you need directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can provide Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the deployment of modules included with the core GP platform but are not now being utilized. Also, recommend third-party products designed specifically for Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build custom connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other business platforms to reduce duplicate entry and improve consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create big and small customizations that work with Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by standard GP modules or third-party add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to accommodate Microsoft Dynamics GP for any architecture including local, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Integrating iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability (HA) environments
  • Integration with PaaS and IaaS services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
Why Progent?
A modern Dynamics GP environment includes diverse software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud products combined into a seamless ERP solution. For over 20 years, Progent has delivered remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their initial versions to their latest editions, and Progent can help with cloud-based options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online support, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of senior security and compliance engineers, business continuity preparedness consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and manage a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions
For more information about Progent's online and onsite support services in Vitória, Espírito Santo for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning software, refer to:

Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Services Datasheet
To download a datasheet describing the consulting services available from Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, select Download Datasheet: Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Vitória, ES business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.