Dynamics GP, originally called Great Plains, has a lengthier heritage than virtually any other ERP platform made for the Windows OS. Microsoft Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most popular ERP platforms for SMBs, with about 50,000 active customers globally. Many organizations who have relied on Dynamics GP for years or decades have managed to postpone upgrades to the point that they now find themselves using seriously out-of-date software and rickety network infrastructure. This is risky. At the same time, a recurring complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they have trouble finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP experts to partner with for guidance on how to upgrade their Dynamics GP environment efficiently and get the maximum benefit from the software.
The more a business tries to make do with legacy versions of Dynamics GP, the more complex the migration procedure becomes. If physical host servers or disk systems break down, there may be no equivalent devices available to use as substitutes. When editions of Windows Server used to host Dynamics GP arrive at end-of-support (EOS) status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. The latest editions of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your important GP customizations. Innovative tools like Microsoft's Power BI may not be an option. Businesses considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment can be overwhelmed by the volume of pieces there are to the puzzle. And the cost quoted for an upgrade may be through the roof.
Dynamics GP Upgrade and Enhancement Services Offered by Progent
Progent has supported Dynamics GP and Great Plains for more than 20 years, and Progent's tested experts have delivered advanced and affordable remote consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By offering deep familiarity with all versions of Dynamics GP along with top-tier network integration skills, Progent is uniquely suited to make sure your Niterói, Rio de Janeiro business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.
We partner with our clients and start by understanding their needs. After gaining familiarity with the situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Recommendations can include an upgrade to a newer and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user training, complete platform and specific module configuration including 3rd-party products from a wide range of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other key business software within your company, custom report writing, and system evaluations to assess whether GP is being used to its fullest. Our goal with each Microsoft Dynamics GP project of whatever size is to optimize business value and manage cost.
Progent can help your Niterói, Rio de Janeiro company in every facet of your Dynamics GP migration or enhancement process including:
- System Assessment
Review at what modules and features of Dynamics GP you are now running and discuss other features available on GP that might be suitable for your business.
- Migration Design and Scheduling
Create a complete migration plan and schedule that minimizes business disruption. Schedule solution validation, production upgrade, and education. Identify custom development and add-on modules. Anticipate and resolve integration problems.
- Pilot Testing
Plan and implement a pilot system for validating the upgrade project.
- System Upgrades
Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate 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. Implement services from the GP Professional Services Tools Library. Condition data and execute scripts to address known issues.
- Custom Reporting
Create reports and or custom dashboards for private as well as public use. Deploy SQL Server Reporting Services and integrate Dynamics GP with Power BI for self-service reporting and for combining data from diverse on-premises and external repositories.
- Education
Deliver one-on-one or classroom style training for current and first-time users of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
- Support Services
Provide a single contact for support to ensure effective and affordable handling of issues thanks to close understanding of your specific environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Expertise Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier 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 instead of supervising less experienced consultants or internal staff. Important areas where Progent can provide Microsoft Dynamics GP expertise include:
- Guidance
Recommend the deployment of modules that come with the core GP platform but are not currently being utilized. In addition, recommend third-party products written exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide features that GP doesn't offer.
- Integrations
Build special connections between Microsoft Dynamics GP and other strategic platforms to reduce duplicate data entry and increase consistency.
- Customizations
Build big and small customizations that work with Microsoft Dynamics GP to perform specific functions that are not handled by out-of-the-box GP modules or third-party modules.
Infrastructure Consulting Services
Progent can help you to upgrade your infrastructure to support Dynamics GP for any deployment model including on-premises, private or public cloud, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise offered by Progent include:
- Needs analysis and site inventory
- Network architecture planning and deployment (local, private or public cloud, or hybrid)
- Setting up firewalls and remote connections and creating security policies
- Integrating Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
- Creating high-availability (HA) environments
- Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
- business continuity planning
- Performance optimization
The Progent Advantage
A modern Dynamics GP environment incorporates diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services integrated into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than two decades, Progent's consultants have provided online and on-premises help from Microsoft-certified experts including Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server consultants, SQL Server developers, Exchange integration experts, Microsoft Office experts, and SharePoint integration experts. Progent has supported these products from their initial versions to their latest versions, and Progent can help with cloud SaaS options by providing Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online integration services, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.
Progent also has a long history of providing support from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network infrastructure experts, Hyper-V integration consultants, and VMware virtual machine specialists. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when guiding businesses through every aspect of upgrading their legacy Dynamics GP environment. Progent also offers the skills of senior cybersecurity and compliance engineers, disaster recovery and business continuity planning consultants, application programmers, hybrid cloud planning and configuration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can assist you to design, deploy, and maintain a modern Dynamics GP solution.
Progent's Consulting Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To learn more information about Progent's remote and on-premises consulting expertise in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP product family, refer to:
Read/Download Progent's MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Consulting Datasheet
To download a datasheet about the consulting expertise offered by Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains software, click Download Datasheet: Expertise for Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Software (PDF file).
Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Upgrade Expertise
If your Niterói, RJ business is looking for a Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains deployment expert or software programmer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.