Author: Tarryn-Leigh Frans

Tarryn-Leigh is the Marketing Manager at PPO. She is enthusiastic about business improvement and is keen to share information and influence change. In her free time, she loves traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband and dogs.

New BI Export Visibility: Introducing the Export Log for Better Transparency

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We’ve made it easier for you to track your Business Intelligence (BI) exports! Based on your feedback, we’ve introduced a new Export Log entity within the BI API. This enhancement gives you clear visibility into when exports are completed, including the exact timestamp, entity name, and number of records exported.

You Asked. We Listened. Multiple Resource Assignment is Here!

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PPO’s long-awaited Multiple Resource Assignment feature is here! You can now assign multiple team members to a single task, risk, issue, action, or stakeholder role – eliminating the need for duplication and making collaboration far simpler. Much like the Multiple Select Custom Lists rollout, this feature is available to all clients, but PPO Administrators can decide where to enable it by converting existing single-select resource fields.

PPO Tip: Using Work Item Conversations to Power Agile Teamwork

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In this PPO Tip, one of our developers shows how the DevOps team uses work item conversations to collaborate, share updates, and keep everything aligned within their Agile way of work. It’s a simple yet powerful way to stay connected and keep work moving!

What’s New in PPO’s Scheduler

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We’ve rolled out a series of powerful enhancements to PPO’s Scheduler, including visual dependency arrows, colour-coded bars and milestones, support for lead and lag, column header wrapping, inclusive end dates for milestones, and more. These updates bring greater consistency across task pages and improved usability for project teams.

Webinar Recap: Smarter Scheduling, Resource Assignments & Approval Automation in PPO

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In our latest product webinar, we introduced PPO’s new multiple resource assignment feature — a game-changer for task management and scheduling. We also shared the latest Scheduler enhancements that make planning even more intuitive. Plus, in our client spotlight, Certa Ireland showcased how automating document approvals with PPO has improved efficiency, reduced risk, and strengthened governance.

University of Johannesburg and PPO recognised for digital innovation at Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2025

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The University of Johannesburg (UJ), supported by Project Portfolio Office (PPO), has been awarded Intelligent Education Implementation of the Year at the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2025. The award recognises the success of UJ’s OnePMO initiative, powered by PPO’s project portfolio management software, in driving digital transformation, improving governance, and aligning project delivery with institutional strategy.

Grid Widget Enhancements: 3 Enhancements to Save You Time and Effort

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We’ve rolled out three impactful updates to the grid widget — all inspired by real user feedback. You can now copy rows with a click, control how interval dates are calculated, and enjoy a more intuitive Edit in Grid experience. Whether you’re planning, editing, or duplicating data, the grid is now faster, clearer, and easier to use than ever.