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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.

We’ve Enhanced the Calendar Widget

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We’ve made some exciting updates to the calendar widget! In response to client feedback, we’ve enhanced its functionality by removing the five-event limit and introducing event filtering. These improvements give users greater control and visibility over their calendars, making it easier to stay on top of what matters most.

The new Line Chart Widget is now available!

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We’re excited to introduce the latest addition to PPO’s growing library of widgets — the Line Graph Widget! Designed to help you visualise trends and changes over time, the new widget is perfect for tracking metrics like costs and benefits.