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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Planisware
| name = Planisware
| logo =
| logo =
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| industry = [[Information technology]]
| industry = [[Information technology]]
| products = [[Computer software]]
| products = [[Computer software]]
| services = [[IT services]]
| services = [[IT services]]
| revenue = $130M (2021)<ref>https://www.planisware.com/news/planisware-exceeds-100-million-global-revenue-2020</ref>
| revenue = $170M (2023)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.planisware.com/news/planisware-exceeds-100-million-global-revenue-2020 | title=Planisware Exceeds $100 Million in Global Revenue in 2020 }}</ref>
| num_employees = 600 (2020)<ref>https://www.planisware.com/planisware/about-planisware</ref>
| num_employees = 700 (2023)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.planisware.com/planisware/about-planisware | title=About Planisware }}</ref>
| homepage = [http://www.planisware.com Planisware.com]
| homepage = https://planisware.com/
}}
}}


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Planisware is a company that develops and provides two Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) applications, Planisware Enterprise and Planisware Orchestra. These applications are part of its Business Innovation Cloud and are used globally across various industries such as energy, medical devices, high-tech, aerospace and defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical, and automotive.
'''Planisware''' is a technology company that is the developer and provider of ''Planisware Enterprise V7'' and ''Planisware Orchestra<ref name="pmssreqsselectionprocess">{{cite book |author=Dr. Frederik Ahlemann |title=Project Management Software Systems Requirements, Selection Process and Products |author2=Kristin Backhaus |publisher=Oxygon-Verl |year=2006 |isbn=3-937818-13-8 |pages=391–399}}
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</ref>'' - two [[Project portfolio management#Enterprise Project Portfolio Management|Enterprise Project Portfolio Management]] (PPM) applications - which are delivered globally via its Business Innovation Cloud. Planisware targets multiple innovation-oriented industries, including energy, medical devices, high-tech, aerospace & defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical, and automotive.


Planisware Enterprise, one of the company's offerings, is a PPM software designed to assist organizations in managing their projects, resources, and budgets. It aims to enhance the efficiency of project planning and execution and to align projects with an organization's strategic goals. <ref>{{Cite web |title=About Planisware |url=https://planisware.com/about-planisware |access-date=2024-08-25 |website=Planisware |language=en}}</ref>
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Over the past five years, Planisware has regularly been recognized as a leading vendor of project and portfolio management (PPM) and Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) reviewed by analysts in the market, such as Info-Tech Research Group,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/vendor-landscape-enterprise-project-portfolio-management |title=Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2012-11-16 |accessdate=9 December 2013}}</ref> [[Gartner]],<ref name="Light 2008">{{Cite web | last = Light | first = Matt | last2 = Stang| first2 = Daniel B. | title = Gartner Magic Quadrant 2008 | date = 2008-06-13 | url = http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=695409 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110711073033/http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=695409 | url-status = dead | archive-date = July 11, 2011 | accessdate = 2009-06-08}}</ref> [[Forrester Research]]<ref>{{Cite web | last = Tim | first = Harmon | title = Road Map: Corporate Portfolio Management | date = 2008-08-21 | url = http://www.forrester.com:80/Research/Document/Excerpt/0,7211,47836,00.html | accessdate = 2009-06-12}}</ref> and the [[European University|European Business School]].<ref name="Ahlemann">{{cite book | last = Ahlemann | first = Frederik | title = Project Management Software Systems - Requirements, Selection Process and Products - 5th Edition | publisher = European Business School | date = Dec 2008 | url = http://www.barc.de/fileadmin/productreviews/projectman5_2008/inhalt_pmstudie5_008.pdf | isbn = 978-3-937818-27-6 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110718201517/http://www.barc.de/fileadmin/productreviews/projectman5_2008/inhalt_pmstudie5_008.pdf | archivedate = 2011-07-18 }}</ref> Since 1997, Planisware has experienced annual growth, and in 2021 the company reached $130 million in revenue.

Established in 1996, Planisware has experienced consistent profitability and growth. In 2023, the company reported revenues of $170 million. Planisware serves over 800,000 project portfolio users worldwide.


== Product ==
== Product ==
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| genre = [[Project management software]]
| genre = [[Project management software]]
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[SaaS]] [[EULA]]
| license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[SaaS]] [[EULA]]
| website = [http://www.planisware.com http://www.planisware.com]
| website = [http://www.planisware.com]
}}
}}


=== Functional Scope ===
=== Functional scope ===
Planisware Enterprise is Planisware's primary software solution for Strategic Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, and Innovation Management/NPD (New Product Development). Planisware Orchestra is Planisware's primary software solution for Adaptive Project Management, and Collaborative PPM.
Planisware develops Planisware Enterprise as its main software for Strategic Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, and Innovation Management/NPD (New Product Development). Additionally, the company offers Planisware Orchestra as its lead software for Adaptive Project Management and Collaborative PPM.


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=== Product architecture ===
Planisware Enterprise integrates five areas of advanced functionality:
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Planisware Enterprise provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) via a [[Three-tier architecture (computing)|three-tier architecture]]: a [[Web browser|browser]] on the client side, an [[application server]] and a [[database]]. On the client side, Planisware supports any mainstream browser on [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]]/[[UNIX]], [[Mac OS|Mac platforms]] and runs with an Ajax applet. The Planisware application server combines with a classic [[Web server]] ([[Internet Information Services|IIS]] and [[Apache HTTP Server|Apache]]). The database can be either [[Oracle database|Oracle]] or [[Microsoft SQL Server|SQL Server]] or [[PostgreSQL]].
* Strategic Project Portfolio Management (financial management, investment simulation and alignment)
* Project and Program Management (resource, planning, suppliers, cost and time tracking)
* Innovation and Idea Management
* Business Intelligence (roadmapping, simulation, scorecards, data exploration)
* Collaboration (including document management and workflow)
Planisware Orchestra eases implementation with a turnkey solution providing:
* Collaborative Project Portfolio Management (financial management, investment simulation and alignment)
* Demand Management (strategic scoring, portfolio prioritization, alignment)
* Hybrid Project Management & Reporting (agile, waterfall, Stage-Gate and hybrid project templates, planning, tracking, task management)
* Resource Management (capacity planning, role-based or named resources, assignment rules)
* Cost Management (analyze project financial performance, manage budgets, account for FTEs, expenses, materials, equipment)


Planisware Orchestra provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) via a [[Three-tier architecture (computing)|three-tier architecture]]: a [[Web browser|browser]] on the client side, an [[application server]] and a [[database]]. On the client side, Planisware Orchestra supports the following browser: Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Google Chrome. The Planisware application server combines with a classic [[Web server]] ([[Internet Information Services|IIS]] and [[Apache HTTP Server|Apache]]). The database is based on [[PostgreSQL]].
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=== Product Architecture ===
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Planisware Enterprise has a [[Three-tier architecture (computing)|three-tier architecture]]: a [[Web browser|browser]] on the client side, an [[application server]] and a [[database]]. On the client side, Planisware supports any mainstream browser on [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]]/[[UNIX]], [[Mac OS|Mac platforms]] and runs with an Ajax applet. The Planisware application server combines with a classic [[Web server]] ([[Internet Information Services|IIS]] and [[Apache HTTP Server|Apache]]). The database can be either [[Oracle database|Oracle]] or [[Microsoft SQL Server|SQL Server]] or [[PostgreSQL]].


=== Markets and Product Reviews ===
=== Markets and product reviews ===
Planisware's customer base encompasses various industries, including energy, medical device, high-tech, aerospace & defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical and automotive. Planisware targets more specifically:
Planisware's customer base encompasses various industries, including energy, medical device, high-tech, aerospace & defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical and automotive. Planisware targets more specifically:
* New Product Development
* New Product Development
* IT Project & Portfolio Management,
* IT Project & Portfolio Management
* Life Sciences
* Engineering & Construction
* Engineering & Construction
* Professional Services Automation
* Earned Value Management
* Earned Value Management


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According to several analysts, Planisware strength lies in its highly configurable environment and functional scope breadth.<ref name="Light 2008">{{Cite web | last1 = Light | first1 = Matt | last2 = Stang| first2 = Daniel B. | title = Gartner Magic Quadrant 2008 | date = 2008-06-13 | url = http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=695409 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110711073033/http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=695409 | url-status = dead | archive-date = July 11, 2011 | accessdate = 2009-06-08}}</ref><ref name="Ahlemann">{{cite book | last = Ahlemann | first = Frederik | title = Project Management Software Systems - Requirements, Selection Process and Products - 5th Edition | publisher = European Business School | date = Dec 2008 | url = http://www.barc.de/fileadmin/productreviews/projectman5_2008/inhalt_pmstudie5_008.pdf | isbn = 978-3-937818-27-6 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110718201517/http://www.barc.de/fileadmin/productreviews/projectman5_2008/inhalt_pmstudie5_008.pdf | archivedate = 2011-07-18 }}</ref>
According to several analysts, Planisware strength lies in its highly configurable environment and functional scope breadth.<ref name="Light 2008"/><ref name="Ahlemann"/>


=== Reports from Analyst Firms ===
=== Reports from analyst firms ===
The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Planisware as a "Champion"<ref>[http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/vendor-landscape-enterprise-project-portfolio-management The Info-Tech Research Group- Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management]</ref> in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Report for 2021.<ref>[https://www.planisware.com/analyst-recognition-planisware-market-leader Planisware Press Release- Info-Tech Awards "Champion" Status to Planisware]</ref> The company was named a Leader in [[Forrester Research|Forrester]]'s Strategic Portfolio Management Wave in 2022.<ref>[http://www.planisware.com/media/forrester-names-planisware-leader-portfolio-management-bt-agenda The Forrester Wave™: Strategic Portfolio Management Wave, Q1 2022]</ref>
The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Planisware as a "Champion"<ref>[http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/vendor-landscape-enterprise-project-portfolio-management The Info-Tech Research Group- Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management]</ref> in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Report for 2021.<ref>[https://www.planisware.com/analyst-recognition-planisware-market-leader Planisware Press Release- Info-Tech Awards "Champion" Status to Planisware]</ref> It has been featured in Gartner's Project Portfolio Management Magic Quadrant as a Leader, and in its Strategic Portfolio Management and Enterprise Agile Planning Magic Quadrants as a Challenger. The company was named a Leader in [[Forrester Research|Forrester]]'s Strategic Portfolio Management Wave in 2022.<ref>[http://www.planisware.com/media/forrester-names-planisware-leader-portfolio-management-bt-agenda The Forrester Wave™: Strategic Portfolio Management Wave, Q1 2022]</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
*[http://www.Planisware.com Planisware] official site
*[http://www.projectsatwork.com/PAWcomponents/offsite.cfm?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eplanisware%2Ecom Voted best solution for NPD in 2006]
*[http://www.projectsatwork.com/content/tools/5729.cfm Projects@Work website with good OPX2 info]


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Latest revision as of 18:38, 20 September 2024

Planisware
Company typePublic
IndustryInformation technology
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsComputer software
ServicesIT services
Revenue$170M (2023)[1]
Number of employees
700 (2023)[2]
Websitehttps://planisware.com/

Planisware is a company that develops and provides two Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (PPM) applications, Planisware Enterprise and Planisware Orchestra. These applications are part of its Business Innovation Cloud and are used globally across various industries such as energy, medical devices, high-tech, aerospace and defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical, and automotive.

Planisware Enterprise, one of the company's offerings, is a PPM software designed to assist organizations in managing their projects, resources, and budgets. It aims to enhance the efficiency of project planning and execution and to align projects with an organization's strategic goals. [3]

Established in 1996, Planisware has experienced consistent profitability and growth. In 2023, the company reported revenues of $170 million. Planisware serves over 800,000 project portfolio users worldwide.

Product

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Planisware
Developer(s)Planisware
Stable release
V7 / 2020
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeProject management software
LicenseProprietary SaaS EULA
Website[1]

Functional scope

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Planisware develops Planisware Enterprise as its main software for Strategic Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio Management, and Innovation Management/NPD (New Product Development). Additionally, the company offers Planisware Orchestra as its lead software for Adaptive Project Management and Collaborative PPM.

Product architecture

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Planisware Enterprise provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) via a three-tier architecture: a browser on the client side, an application server and a database. On the client side, Planisware supports any mainstream browser on Microsoft Windows, Linux/UNIX, Mac platforms and runs with an Ajax applet. The Planisware application server combines with a classic Web server (IIS and Apache). The database can be either Oracle or SQL Server or PostgreSQL.

Planisware Orchestra provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) via a three-tier architecture: a browser on the client side, an application server and a database. On the client side, Planisware Orchestra supports the following browser: Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Google Chrome. The Planisware application server combines with a classic Web server (IIS and Apache). The database is based on PostgreSQL.

Markets and product reviews

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Planisware's customer base encompasses various industries, including energy, medical device, high-tech, aerospace & defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical and automotive. Planisware targets more specifically:

  • New Product Development
  • IT Project & Portfolio Management
  • Life Sciences
  • Engineering & Construction
  • Professional Services Automation
  • Earned Value Management

According to several analysts, Planisware strength lies in its highly configurable environment and functional scope breadth.[4][5]

Reports from analyst firms

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The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Planisware as a "Champion"[6] in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Report for 2021.[7] It has been featured in Gartner's Project Portfolio Management Magic Quadrant as a Leader, and in its Strategic Portfolio Management and Enterprise Agile Planning Magic Quadrants as a Challenger. The company was named a Leader in Forrester's Strategic Portfolio Management Wave in 2022.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Planisware Exceeds $100 Million in Global Revenue in 2020".
  2. ^ "About Planisware".
  3. ^ "About Planisware". Planisware. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
  4. ^ Light, Matt; Stang, Daniel B. (2008-06-13). "Gartner Magic Quadrant 2008". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
  5. ^ Ahlemann, Frederik (Dec 2008). Project Management Software Systems - Requirements, Selection Process and Products - 5th Edition (PDF). European Business School. ISBN 978-3-937818-27-6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18.
  6. ^ The Info-Tech Research Group- Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  7. ^ Planisware Press Release- Info-Tech Awards "Champion" Status to Planisware
  8. ^ The Forrester Wave™: Strategic Portfolio Management Wave, Q1 2022
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