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'''Sciforma''', previously named PSNext, is an enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software developed by '''Sciforma''' Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com|title=Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA|first=|last=Sciforma|publisher=}}</ref> Sciforma Corporation is an American software company based in San Jose, California. It is a [[Java (programming language)|Java]] web based cross-platform solution. It provides integration of portfolio, project, resource and document management<ref>http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm#Options {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802011837/http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm |date=2009-08-02 }}</ref> and is completely configurable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sciforma-reveals-version-7-160000398.html|title=Sciforma Reveals Version 7|publisher=}}</ref> The current software version is Sciforma 7.0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com/product/project_portfolio_management_overview|title=Features Overview - Sciforma Project Management Software-Sciforma-USA|first=|last=Sciforma|publisher=}}</ref> This version adds [[Single sign-on]] and an [[HTML5]] interface enabling access from mobile devices or [[thin client]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.html5report.com/topics/html5/articles/369902-sciforma-60-brings-html5-architecture.htm|title=Sciforma 6.0 Brings HTML5 Architecture|publisher=}}</ref>
'''Sciforma''', previously named PSNext, is an enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software developed by '''Sciforma''' Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com|title=Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA|first=|last=Sciforma|publisher=}}</ref> Sciforma Corporation is an American software company based in San Jose, California. It is a [[Java (programming language)|Java]] web based cross-platform solution. It provides integration of portfolio, project, resource and document management<ref>http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm#Options {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802011837/http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm |date=2009-08-02 }}</ref> and is completely configurable.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sciforma-reveals-version-7-160000398.html|title=Sciforma Reveals Version 7|publisher=}}</ref> The current software version is Sciforma 7.0.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com/product/project_portfolio_management_overview|title=Features Overview - Sciforma Project Management Software-Sciforma-USA|first=|last=Sciforma|publisher=}}</ref> This version adds [[Single sign-on]] and an [[HTML5]] interface enabling access from mobile devices or [[thin client]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.html5report.com/topics/html5/articles/369902-sciforma-60-brings-html5-architecture.htm|title=Sciforma 6.0 Brings HTML5 Architecture|publisher=}}</ref>


It runs on a [[Apache Tomcat|Tomcat]], [[IBM WebSphere Application Server|WAS]], [[Oracle WebLogic Server|Weblogic]] or [[JBoss application server|JBoss]] application server with a [[PostgreSQL]], [[Microsoft SQL Server]], [[IBM DB2|DB2]] or [[Oracle database|Oracle]] database.<ref>[http://www.sciforma.com/page?id=221 Sciforma System Requirements]</ref>
It runs on a [[Apache Tomcat|Tomcat]], [[IBM WebSphere Application Server|WAS]], [[Oracle WebLogic Server|Weblogic]] or [[JBoss application server|JBoss]] application server with a [[PostgreSQL]], [[Microsoft SQL Server]], [[IBM DB2|DB2]] or [[Oracle database|Oracle]] database.<ref>[http://www.sciforma.com/page?id=221 Sciforma System Requirements] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912212117/http://www.sciforma.com/page?id=221 |date=2011-09-12 }}</ref>


Sciforma has offices in France, Germany, UK, Australia and Japan and distributors in several other countries.
Sciforma has offices in France, Germany, UK, Australia and Japan and distributors in several other countries.
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*[http://www.pmi-belgium.be/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=88 PMI Belgium review]
*[http://www.pmi-belgium.be/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=88 PMI Belgium review]
*[http://www.gartner.com/technology/media-products/reprints/microsoft/vol6/article11/article11.html Gartner PPM Magic Quadrant (2009)]
*[http://www.gartner.com/technology/media-products/reprints/microsoft/vol6/article11/article11.html Gartner PPM Magic Quadrant (2009)]
*[http://www.barc.de/fileadmin/productreviews/projectman5_2008/inhalt_pmstudie5_008.pdf BARC Project Management Study]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110718201517/http://www.barc.de/fileadmin/productreviews/projectman5_2008/inhalt_pmstudie5_008.pdf BARC Project Management Study]


[[Category:Project management software]]
[[Category:Project management software]]

Revision as of 01:15, 31 March 2017

Sciforma
Developer(s)Sciforma
Stable release
7.0 / 2015
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeProject management software
LicenseProprietary EULA
Websitewww.sciforma.com

Sciforma, previously named PSNext, is an enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software developed by Sciforma Corporation.[1] Sciforma Corporation is an American software company based in San Jose, California. It is a Java web based cross-platform solution. It provides integration of portfolio, project, resource and document management[2] and is completely configurable.[3] The current software version is Sciforma 7.0.[4] This version adds Single sign-on and an HTML5 interface enabling access from mobile devices or thin clients.[5]

It runs on a Tomcat, WAS, Weblogic or JBoss application server with a PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 or Oracle database.[6]

Sciforma has offices in France, Germany, UK, Australia and Japan and distributors in several other countries. The software is available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew and Polish.[7]

PSNext, first released in 2004, is the successor of Project Scheduler, developed by Sciforma since 1982.[8]

Clients from different industries use Sciforma such as Societe de Transport de Montreal,[9] Netgear,[10] Boeing and Zodiac Aerospace.

Features and Methodologies

Features of Sciforma include:

  • Project Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Resource Management
  • Cost Management
  • Issues Management
  • Document Management
  • Time Reporting
  • Capacity Planning
  • Demand Management

Some of the methodologies included in Sciforma are: PMBOK, CCPM, Agile, Phase-Gate and PRINCE2.[11]

Chronology of Versions

  • March 2015 - Sciforma 7.0
  • September 2013 - Sciforma 6.0
  • June 2012 - Sciforma 5.0
  • September 2011 - Sciforma 4.0
  • January 2009 - PSNext 3.0
  • June 2006 - PSNext 2.0
  • March 2004 - PSNext 1.0

Reports from Analyst Firms

In 2009 [12] and 2010,[13] Sciforma was rated as a “visionary” by Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management.

In 2012, Sciforma received “Positive Rating” from Gartner in the MarketScope for Project and Portfolio Management Applications.[14]

The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Sciforma as an” innovator” [15] and designated them for their “Value Award” in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Vendor Landscape for 2014.[16]

In 2015, Sciforma received “Challengers Rating” from Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management Software Applications, Worldwide.[17]

References

  1. ^ Sciforma. "Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA".
  2. ^ http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm#Options Archived 2009-08-02 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Sciforma Reveals Version 7".
  4. ^ Sciforma. "Features Overview - Sciforma Project Management Software-Sciforma-USA".
  5. ^ "Sciforma 6.0 Brings HTML5 Architecture".
  6. ^ Sciforma System Requirements Archived 2011-09-12 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Sciforma. "Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA".
  8. ^ Sciforma. "About Sciforma - Innovative project and porfolio management software-Sciforma-USA".
  9. ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS185481+19-Jul-2011+MW20110719 [dead link]
  10. ^ http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUS217721+01-Feb-2012+MW20120201 [dead link]
  11. ^ "Sciforma Project and Portfolio Management Software - Project Management Best Software".
  12. ^ "Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management".
  13. ^ Gartner- Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management 2010.
  14. ^ Reuters- Sciforma 4.0 Software Earns "Positive" Rating by Leading Analyst Firm.
  15. ^ "Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management".
  16. ^ "Sciforma Receives Value Award From the Info-Tech Research Group".
  17. ^ "Gartner Reprint".

External links

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