Microsoft Dynamics GP ExpertsMicrosoft Dynamics GP, previously called Great Plains, has a longer track record than virtually any other ERP solution made for Windows. Dynamics GP is a proven, feature-rich application and is one of the most widely used ERP systems for SMBs, with about 50,000 active installations globally. A number of businesses who have depended on Dynamics GP for years have been able to defer upgrades to the point that they are now running seriously out-of-date software and outmoded IT infrastructure. This is dangerous. Meanwhile, a recurring theme we hear from prospective clients is that they have a hard time finding veteran Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants who can provide in-depth knowledge about how to upgrade their Dynamics GP ecosystem efficiently and derive the most benefit out of the application.

The longer a business tries to make do with outdated versions of Dynamics GP, the more challenging the upgrade procedure tends to be. When server hardware or storage systems fail, there could be no suitable devices available to replace them. When editions of Microsoft Windows Server that run Dynamics GP reach end-of-support status, critical security updates are no longer distributed. The latest releases of Microsoft SQL Server might not work with your special GP customizations. Next-generation tools like Power BI may not run. Organizations considering an upgrade of their Microsoft Dynamics GP deployment are often intimidated by the volume of components there are to the project. And the cost suggested for a migration may be astronomical.

Microsoft Dynamics GP Migration and Enhancement Expertise Available from Progent
Progent has offered support for Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains for over 20 years, and Progent's tested professionals have delivered advanced and affordable remote integration consulting for Windows-based networks to businesses in every state across the U.S. By combining deep familiarity with all editions of Microsoft Dynamics GP along with world-class network integration talent, Progent is ideally qualified to make sure your Guarulhos, São Paulo business optimize the benefit of GP/Great Plains.

We become partners with our clients and begin by listening to their requirements. After gaining an understanding of the IT situation and the areas for improvement we make our recommendations. Proposed services can include a migration to a more current and fully supported version of Microsoft Dynamics GP, basic user education, complete platform and individual module implementation including 3rd-party modules offered by a wide array of suppliers that have published add-ons to Dynamics GP, integration with other critical business applications used by company, custom report writing, and solution evaluations to assess whether GP is being used optimally. Our goal with every Dynamics GP project big or small is to maximize business value and manage cost.

Progent can help your Guarulhos, São Paulo company in every facet of your Microsoft Dynamics GP migration or enhancement initiative including:

  • Deployment Assessment
    Review at what modules and features of Microsoft Dynamics GP you are currently running and propose other features available on GP that may be suitable for your business.

  • Upgrade Planning and Timing
    Develop a complete upgrade plan and timetable that minimizes business interruption. Plan for pilot testing, live deployment, and training. Identify custom development and add-on products. Anticipate and resolve integration issues.

  • Testing
    Plan and implement a pilot environment for validating the upgrade process.

  • Environment Updates
    Back up databases and dictionaries, eConnect, and GP Integration Manager data. eMigrate Dynamics GP to the latest release to ensure continuing support from Microsoft and to make all the latest features accessible to your organization. Upgrade SQL Server and compatibility levels for all databases. Configure services from the Professional Services Tools Library. Prepare data and execute scripts to address known issues.

  • Management Reporting
    Create reports and or custom dashboards for internal as well as public use. Configure SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and combine Dynamics GP with Power BI for on-demand reporting and for aggregating data from multiple on-premises and external sources.

  • Training
    Deliver individual or group training for current and new users of Dynamics GP.

  • Support Services
    Act as a single contact for support to deliver dependable and cost-effective handling of problems thanks to close understanding of your particular environment.
Other Dynamics GP Consulting Services Offered by Progent
Progent can provide the help of top-tier consultants who have been creating working Microsoft Dynamics GP and Great Plains environments since relerase 1. Progent has the skills to do the jobs you need directly instead of supervising less knowledgeable consultants or internal IT personnel. Key areas where Progent can deliver Dynamics GP support services include:
  • Recommendations
    Suggest the use of software modules included with the basic GP platform but are not now being used. Also, suggest third-party products designed exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics GP to provide capabilities that GP doesn't offer.

  • Integrations
    Build special integrations between Dynamics GP and other business platforms to avoid duplicate entry and increase consistency.

  • Customizations
    Create major and simple customizations that run with Dynamics GP to perform specific business functions not addressed by out-of-the-box GP modules or external add-ons.
Infrastructure Expertise
Progent can assist you to enhance your network infrastructure to accommodate Dynamics GP for any deployment model including local, cloud-based, or a hybrid network model. Network infrastructure expertise available from Progent's consultants include:
  • Requirements analysis and site inventory
  • Network topology planning and implementation (local, cloud-based, or hybrid)
  • Configuring security gateways and VPN connections and creating security policies
  • Managing Apple iOS, Google Android, and Windows mobile devices
  • Creating high-availability architectures
  • Integration with public cloud services such as Microsoft 365
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Performance tuning
The Progent Advantage
An optimized Microsoft Dynamics GP ecosystem includes diverse application platforms, on-premises network infrastructure resources, and public cloud services combined into a cohesive ERP solution. For more than 20 years, Progent has provided online and onsite support from Microsoft-certified professionals including Dynamics GP/Great Plains integrators, Windows Server specialists, SQL Server consultants, Microsoft Exchange configuration experts, Microsoft Office consultants, and SharePoint Server development experts. Progent has worked with these products from their initial releases to their latest editions, and Progent supports cloud-based SaaS options by offering Office and Microsoft 365 consulting, Exchange Online expertise, and SharePoint Online deployment and development services.

Progent also has a long history of providing help from seasoned Cisco CCIE-certified network consultants, Windows Hyper-V integration experts, and VMware virtualization consultants. This experience with strategic IT platforms cuts time and expense when helping businesses through every aspect of updating their older Dynamics GP deployment. Progent also can provide the skills of advanced cybersecurity and compliance experts, business continuity preparedness experts, application programmers, hybrid cloud integration consultants, and SQL Server DBAs who can help you to plan, deploy, and maintain a productive Dynamics GP ecosystem.

Progent's Support Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains Enterprise Resource Planning Deployments
To find out more about Progent's online and on-premises consulting services in Guarulhos, São Paulo for Dynamics GP/Great Plains ERP software, refer to:

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

Contact Progent for MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains Migration Services
If your Guarulhos, SP business is looking for a MS Dynamics GP/Great Plains integration expert or software developer, phone 1-800-993-9400 or see Contact Progent.