Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, sports a lengthier history than virtually any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution written for the Windows OS. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich product and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many businesses who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades and maintenance long enough that they are now using legacy software and outmoded network infrastructure. This can be dangerous. At the same time, a common complaint we hear from new clients is that they have trouble finding experienced Microsoft Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment affordably and extract the most business value from the software.

The longer a business attempts to limp along with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the migration process tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices on the market to replace them. When releases of Windows Server that run Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support status, critical security patches stop being distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server may not be compatible with your important GP customizations. Next-generation products like Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an upgrade of their Dynamics GP deployment are often overwhelmed by the number of pieces there are to the project. And the cost quoted for a migration may seem astronomical.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise 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 advanced and economical online integration consulting for Windows-based environments to businesses in every state in the U.S. By offering in-depth familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class system integration skills, Progent is uniquely qualified to help your Manaus, Amazonas business get the most out of GP.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their needs. Once we have an understanding of the IT environment and the areas for improvement we provide our suggestions. Recommendations may involve a migration to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, full system and specific module configuration including 3rd-party modules from a broad range of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your organization, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our objective with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to optimize business value and manage expense.

Progent's consultants can assist your Manaus, Amazonas company in every phase of your Microsoft Dynamics GP upgrade or customization project including:

  • System Assessment
    Review at what features of Dynamics GP you are now using and discuss additional capabilities of the product that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive migration plan and timetable that avoids business interruption. Schedule pilot testing, live deployment, and education. Identify custom development and add-on products. Predict and manage compatibility issues.

  • Pilot Testing
    Design and configure a pilot system for proving the upgrade project.

  • Environment Updates
    Create backup copies of databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager database. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest version to ensure ongoing support from Microsoft and to have all current features accessible to your business. Update SQL Server and compatibility levels for all associated databases. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library (pstl). Prep data and run scripts to resolve documented issues.

  • Custom Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal and public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Microsoft Power BI for on-demand reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and remote sources.

  • Training
    Provide individual or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Provide a single contact for support to ensure dependable and affordable resolution of problems thanks to familiarity with your particular environment.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent offers the help of top-tier consultants who have been developing working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the work you require directly rather than supervising less experienced consultants or in-house IT personnel. Key areas where Progent's consultants can deliver Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the core GP system but are not currently being utilized. Also, suggest third-party products written specifically for Microsoft Dynamics GP to deliver features that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business applications to avoid redundant data entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions not handled by standard GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to enhance your infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any architecture including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network architecture design and deployment (on-premises, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Creating high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • business continuity planning
  • Performance tuning
Why Progent?
An optimized Dynamics GP environment includes multiple application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services integrated into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have provided remote and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server consultants, Exchange integration consultants, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent's consultants have worked with these products from their first releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering help from top-tier Cisco CCIE-certified network experts, Windows Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtualization specialists. This experience with core technologies saves time and expense when helping organizations through every phase of updating their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced security and information assurance engineers, disaster recovery planning consultants, application developers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and database administrators who can help you to design, implement, and maintain a modern Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Services
If your Manaus, AM business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment consultant or application developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or visit Contact Progent.