Planisware
| Developer(s) | Planisware |
|---|---|
| Stable release | R5 / 2008 |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Project management software |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | http://www.planisware.com |
Planisware is the editor of the Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) software solution Planisware 5 (formerly known as OPX2)[1] targeting multiple industries – including energy, medical device, high-tech, aerospace & defense, government, pharmaceutical, and automotive.
Planisware also refers itself as a Corporate Portfolio Management (CPM) solution, as it has the ability to accommodate, under a unique umbrella, different types of project management from IT project management to new product development. The Planisware solution covers both the project portfolio decision processes and project management operations.
Over the past five years, Planisware has regularly been reviewed by analysts in the project and portfolio management (PPM) space, such as Gartner[2], Forrester[3] and the European Business School[4]. These reviews position Planisware as an important actor in the market. Configurability, a Web-based interface and functional breadth of the solution are often referred as the strong points of the Planisware solution.
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[edit] Product
[edit] Functional Scope
Planisware 5 (formerly known as OPX2) is Planisware’s primary software solution for Project Management and Project Portfolio Management. Planisware 5 supports five functional areas:
- Project Management (Cost, Resource, Planning)
- Project Portfolio Management
- Idea Management
- Business Intelligence (Roadmapping, simulation, scorecards)
- Collaboration and time tracking
[edit] Product Architecture
Planisware 5 has a three-tier architecture: a browser on the client side, an application server, and a database. On the client side, Planisware supports any mainstream browser on MS Windows, Linux/UNIX, and Mac platforms, and runs with either a Sun Java plug-in or an Ajax applet. The Planisware application server combines with a classic Web server (IIS and Apache). The database can be either Oracle or SQL Server.
[edit] Markets and Product Reviews
Planisware’s customer base encompasses various industries, including energy, medical device, high-tech, aerospace & defense, government, pharmaceutical and automotive. Planisware targets more specifically:
- New Product Development and Engineering
- IT Project and Portfolio Management,
- Earned Value Management
According to several analysts, Planisware strength lies in its highly configurable environment and functional scope breadth.[2][4]
[edit] References
- ^ Dr. Frederik Ahlemann; Kristin Backhaus (2006). Project Management Software Systems Requirements, Selection Process and Products. Oxygon-Verl. pp. 391–399. ISBN 3-937818-13-8.
- ^ a b Light, Matt; Stang, Daniel B. (2008-06-13). "Gartner Magic Quadrant 2008". http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=695409. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
- ^ Tim, Harmon (2008-08-21). "Road Map: Corporate Portfolio Management". http://www.forrester.com:80/Research/Document/Excerpt/0,7211,47836,00.html. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ a b Ahlemann, Frederik (Dec. 2008). Project Management Software Systems - Requirements, Selection Process and Products - 5th Edition. European Business School. ISBN 978-3-937818-27-6. http://www.barc.de/fileadmin/productreviews/projectman5_2008/inhalt_pmstudie5_008.pdf.
[edit] External links
- Planisware official site
- Voted best solution for NPD in 2006
- Projects@Work website with good OPX2 info
- Article on Planisware 5 launch
- Article on how "Project Portfolio Management Solutions Evolve to Keep Up With the Agile Workplace"
