Category: Articles

PPO Tip: Using Work Item Conversations to Power Agile Teamwork

Illustration of a woman standing and a man sitting beside a giant smartphone displaying a notification feed, with a purple gradient background. The feed shows project updates and mentions from various people.

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!

Your Data, Our Priority: How We Keep It Safe

A cartoon person stands next to a large computer monitor displaying colorful web design elements, including forms and code. Two gear icons are in the background, suggesting website development.

At PPO, protecting your data is at the heart of everything we do. From encryption and secure access to 24/7 monitoring, we’ve built a strong foundation of trust and transparency. With 100% uptime and zero breaches over the past 8 years, your data is in safe hands. Learn how we keep it secure — and how you can too.

GEN2 set to drive digital transformation across Africa through PPO’s best-in-class PPM offering

A man in a dark suit and white shirt stands with arms crossed, looking confidently at the camera against a light blue background.

GEN2 Enterprise Software has joined Project Portfolio Office’s Partner Programme, marking a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation through smarter project portfolio management (PPM). As both a PPO implementation partner and user, GEN2 brings hands-on expertise and deep product knowledge to support clients in achieving project success. By leveraging PPO’s scalable, cloud-based platform, GEN2 helps organisations across sectors digitise, govern, and optimise their transformation journeys.

What’s New in PPO’s Scheduler

A project timeline chart with tasks on the left and dates along the top. Colored bars represent different tasks scheduled across various months, showing durations and overlap between tasks.

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

Illustration of two connected machines, one with a flowchart diagram and the other featuring buttons and a screen, with a computer window showing a checklist in front of them.

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

A gold trophy sits on a wooden surface with a blurred background of bright, warm lights, creating a celebratory atmosphere.

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.