Dynamics GP ExpertsDynamics GP, previously branded Great Plains, has a longer history than almost any other enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, full-featured application and is one of the most popular ERP systems for SMBs, with around 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GP for years or decades have been able to defer upgrades long enough that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is risky. Meanwhile, a recurring complaint we hear from new clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Dynamics GP experts who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to update their Dynamics GP ecosystem affordably and extract the most business value from the application.

The longer a business attempts to make do with outdated releases of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. If server hardware or disk systems fail, there may be no equivalent hardware available to use as substitutes. When releases of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, vital security updates are no longer developed. Current editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation products such as Power BI may not be an option. Organizations investigating an update of their Dynamics GP environment can be intimidated by the number of components involved in the project. And the cost suggested for an upgrade may seem through the roof.

Dynamics GP Upgrade and Customization Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than two decades, and Progent's tested experts have delivered high-level and affordable online consulting for Windows-powered networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP as well as world-class network integration skills, Progent is ideally suited to help your Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul business get the most out of GP/Great Plains.

We partner with our customers and begin by listening to their needs. After gaining an understanding of the IT environment and the areas needing improvement we provide our suggestions. Proposed services may include a migration to a newer and supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, simple user education, complete system and individual module configuration including 3rd-party products offered by a wide array of vendors that have written add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP, custom integrations with other critical business software within your organization, custom report creation, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being utilized optimally. Our goal with each Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to maximize strategic value and manage cost.

Progent's consultants can assist your Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul business in each facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or customization initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently using and discuss other capabilities available on GP that may be suitable for your organization.

  • Migration Planning and Scheduling
    Develop a comprehensive upgrade plan and schedule that avoids business interruption. Plan for solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Identify customizations and add-on products. Anticipate and manage compatibility problems.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a test environment for validating the migration process.

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

  • Management Reporting
    Develop reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and combine Microsoft Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.

  • Training
    Provide individual or classroom style training for current and new users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single point of contact for expertise to deliver dependable and affordable resolution of problems thanks to close understanding of your specific situation.
Other Microsoft Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Available from Progent
Progent can provide the help of seasoned consultants who have been creating working Dynamics GP and Great Plains solutions since relerase 1. Progent can do the work you need directly rather than managing less experienced consultants or internal IT personnel. Important areas where Progent can deliver Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
  • Recommendations
    Recommend the use of modules included with the basic GP system but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party products written exclusively for Dynamics GP to deliver capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Create custom integrations between Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase accuracy.

  • Customizations
    Build major and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform various functions not addressed by standard GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can help your business to upgrade your network infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid environment. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
  • Needs assessment and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Setting up firewalls and VPN connections and defining security policies
  • Managing iOS, Android, and Windows smartphones and tablets
  • Developing high-availability solutions
  • Integration with public cloud services including Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity preparedness
  • Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP ecosystem incorporates multiple software platforms, on-premises network infrastructure technologies, and public cloud services combined into a seamless enterprise resource planning solution. For over two decades, Progent's consultants have delivered online and on-premises support from Microsoft-certified experts including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server developers, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint development consultants. Progent has supported these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 integration services, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online migration and development services.

Progent also has a long history of delivering support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure consultants, Windows Hyper-V planning and integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This background with core IT platforms cuts time and costs when helping businesses through each aspect of updating their older Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also offers the support of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance experts, disaster recovery and business continuity planning experts, application developers, hybrid cloud integration experts, and database administrators who can assist you to design, implement, and maintain a productive Microsoft Dynamics GP solution.

Progent's Support Expertise for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP Deployments
To learn more about Progent's online and onsite consulting services in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, visit:

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

Contact Progent for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Porto Alegre, RS business needs a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration consultant or software programmer, call 1-800-993-9400 or go to Contact Progent.