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Abstract: Project portfolio management (
PPM) is a tool-supported process for optimally managing an organization’s “portfolio” of projects. And although
PPM can provide real value, many organizations are finding
PPM implementations difficult. However, there are key approaches that can increase your likelihood of success, as well as an effective step-by-step process for implementing
PPM within your organization.
PubDate: 3/28/2007 10:26:00 PM
Abstract: Project portfolio management (PPM), once a solution only larger organizations could afford, enables companies to analyze, recommend, authorize, activate, expedite, and monitor projects. In recent years, however, small to medium businesses have been able to benefit from PPM too, through software-as-a-service models of this tool.
Abstract: There are two types of project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for professional services organizations (PSO). For smaller PSOs, best-of-breed vendors provide hosted solutions with out-of-the-box integrations, while integrated PPM solutions provide the complete back-office systems preferred by many larger PSOs.
Abstract: Many companies recognize the need for project portfolio management (PPM) and implement a solution, but encounter cultural resistance to the initiative. Yet other companies can integrate PPM with virtually no resistance. The difference is the readiness for and acceptance of change in the company. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls, adhere to proven best practices, and realize the benefits and huge return on investment (ROI).
Abstract: Project portfolio management (PPM) software can provide a dynamic decision-making process for assessing projects such as portfolios, prioritizing projects, and allocating limited resources to meet key organizational objectives. Using PPM can also help you better align and manage your people, projects, and processes—giving you the ability to react quickly to change and minimize risk in the current declining market.
Abstract: Research shows that companies implementing product portfolio management (PPM) solutions achieve greater success in profitability because of their ability to monitor product value throughout the product selection and development processes. With the ability to evaluate this information through PPM capabilities, companies can take corrective action to maximize product value during new development—or kill projects that won’t deliver sufficient returns.
Abstract: Project portfolio management (PPM) is a hot topic, and there’s no shortage of related advice. However, much of the current advice is incomplete—or flat-out wrong. Before purchasing a tool, buyers should familiarize themselves with established theories for valuing projects. Armed with understanding, they can avoid getting 'burned' by the unsuitable PPM tools that are being pushed in the marketplace.
Abstract: Project portfolio management (PPM) has become a critical component in the IT business lexicon. It provides structure and consistency to the process associated with the planning, prioritization, management, and control of project portfolios. By using PPM, IT departments can align their IT and business strategies and improve performance in project-based work, and enhanced corporate governance.
Abstract: Marketing and sales teams have long disputed who’s responsible for converting leads into sales opportunities. Marketing argues that it has generated leads and tosses them over to sales, while sales complains the leads aren’t qualified. Learn how to convert more leads into sales with five key strategies, starting with encouraging sales and marketing to work together. Better lead management means you can win more deals.
Abstract: To achieve sustainable success in selling a product or service, you only need to present the right offer to the right customer via the right channel—at the right time. Of course, it’s not really that simple. But service firms are finding it’s possible to make the right offers, through customer-selected channels, in real time. Find out how you can leverage your customer data to create opportunities for revenue generation.
Abstract: Business Engine provides best-of-breed PPM functionality for internal IT departments, focusing on financial governance. For organizations seeking flexible workflow and IT governance capabilities, BEN delivers functionality in the financial services, health care, government, manufacturing, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and retail vertical markets.
Abstract: Implementing information technology (IT) governance means using a structure of relationships and processes to direct an organization. Some project portfolio management (PPM) vendors have adopted the IT governance mantra to differentiate their solutions from those offered by the enterprise resource planning (ERP) industry.
Abstract: Using Serena Mariner for Project and Portfolio Management (PPM), Brigham Young University was awarded the 2006 IQPC IT Financial Management Excellence Award for Best IT Governance Structure. Learn how Brigham Young University established its award-winning IT governance structure as a foundation for improving the business value of IT.
Abstract: The most realistic and attainable approach to IT governance is a 'lean' approach via project portfolio management (PPM). The lean approach requires a light footprint life cycle, rapid implementation of proven practices, and centralized data. It is based on simplicity and achievability, building on what works while establishing headroom for continuous improvement.
Abstract: WATERLOO, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 1999 -- The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. DSGX, CA: DSG, a leading provider of e-business solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 1999 Canadian Technology Fast 50 Company, an annual ranking by Deloitte & Touche of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Canada. Rankings are based on the percentage of growth in revenues from 1994 - 1998 (five-year period). Descartes' increase in revenue of 1247% over 5 years resulted in a Number 21 ranking overall in the Canadian Technology Fast 50 for 1999.
Abstract: September 8, 1999 09:00 AM DENVER and ATLANTA, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise business software provider J.D. Edwards & Company JDEC and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software developer SynQuest Inc. today announced SynQuest Manufacturing Manager software is J.D. Edwards' preferred scheduling and execution solution for discrete manufacturing customers. Under the terms of the enhanced partnership agreement, both vendors will receive a percentage of sales revenue for every joint engagement.
Abstract: The offering is available only in English, which may prove to be a major deterrent to a large percentage of OTE’s clients. Initial wireless services will include the typical industry set of features, e-mail, stock quotes and news.
Abstract: Recent studies have shown that retail winners (that is, companies that outperform their peers in year-over-year, comparable store sales) carry a significantly higher percentage of private label merchandise than their competitors do.
Abstract: Given the current saturation of the application market, and trends in acquisitions major vendors will be searching for a viable competitive advantage. There will likely be few, very large vendors with products for a very large percentage of business, and many smaller vendors, with products tightly focused on specific vertical markets.