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Simplify PPM – Program Management

This is the next posting in our “Simplify PPM” series. The aim of this series is to eradicate the, often unnecessary, over-complication of project portfolio management, providing clear and effective explanations and guidance for our readers. This post explores programme management (sometimes spelt program management) specifically. There are lots of articles about, and definitions of, … Continue reading "Simplify PPM – Program Management"

Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development

Leading black-controlled construction materials group in southern Africa, AfriSam, has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to meet its project management and reporting needs and assist in the organisation’s ongoing transformation. Says Sumaya Moosa, AfriSam project management office (PMO) manager: “AfriSam is committed … Continue reading "Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development"

Still waiting for your first portfolio review? Here’s what you’re missing out on!

One of the key reasons that PPM tools are implemented is to allow management the ability to perform portfolio reviews anytime and from anywhere. Portfolio reviews allow organisations to ensure there is a balanced selection of opportunities in the portfolio, hold project offices accountable for delivery, provide support to project teams and deliver credible project … Continue reading "Still waiting for your first portfolio review? Here’s what you’re missing out on!"

Project Portfolio Office Version 3.4.3 – June 2013 Released!

We are pleased to announce that Version 3.4.3 has successfully been deployed.  The enhancements include: E-mail notifications to non-users - In the previous release we removed the ability to send notifications to non-users. For some clients however this is key functionality. We have therefore introduced a configuration setting which will enable e-mail notifications to non-users. … Continue reading "Project Portfolio Office Version 3.4.3 – June 2013 Released!"

Consulting Firm Brings Life to Project Management Operation

Specialist in SME and SOHO advisory services, Spiro Vitae Consulting has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to centralise its many projects, as well as manage opportunities. Frik van Rensburg, Spiro Vitae Consulting owner, explains that the consulting management services company runs a … Continue reading "Consulting Firm Brings Life to Project Management Operation"

Poznan

Seen out and about in Poznan, Poland by our PPO roll out team! Poznan is crowded with delicate looking churches and cobbles and colourful restaurants.  To the Poles, Poznan it's regarded as the legendary birthplace of Poland.  The old town is a collage of architectural styles and full with delicate looking churches and esoteric museums.  Poznan … Continue reading "Poznan"

Consulting Firm brings life to Project Management Operation with PPO

Specialist in SME and SOHO advisory services, Spiro Vitae Consulting has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to centralise its many projects, as well as manage opportunities. Frik van Rensburg, Spiro Vitae Consulting owner, explains that the consulting management services company runs a … Continue reading "Consulting Firm brings life to Project Management Operation with PPO"

Online project management: A necessary service to keep on top of it all

Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) has shown incredible resilience during the extended global economic downturn. In fact, rather than suffering during the ongoing crisis, demand for this type of solution has actually seen an upturn andonline project management tools are today’s top choice for increased worker and business productivity. Software as a Service (SaaS) or … Continue reading "Online project management: A necessary service to keep on top of it all"

Sage ERP Africa implements PPO

Sage ERP Africa implements PPO Provider of scalable enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, Sage ERP Africa has selected Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, to create greater visibility of its portfolio of projects. Servicing the manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale, distribution and retail, finance, CRM, … Continue reading "Sage ERP Africa implements PPO"

Rome role out

The PPO role out team are in Italy this week.  Gelato's on sidewalk cafe's are the order of the day. An interesting fact about Italy is that 60% of the world’s art treasures can be found in the beautiful country. The team is also enjoying the pasta as everyone knows that pasta is Italy’s staple dish. Italians … Continue reading "Rome role out"