Planisware
 | This article contains promotional content. (November 2016) |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Computer software |
| Services | IT services |
| Revenue | $60M (2016)[1] |
Number of employees | 200 (2017)[2] |
| Website | Planisware.com |
Planisware is the editor of the Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) software solution Planisware V6 (formerly known as OPX2)[3] targeting multiple industries – including energy, medical devices, high-tech, aerospace & defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical, and automotive.
Planisware also refers itself as a Corporate Portfolio Management (CPM) solution, as it has the ability to accommodate, under a unique umbrella, different types of project management from IT project management to new product development. The Planisware solution covers both the project portfolio decision processes and project management operations.
Over the past five years, Planisware has regularly been reviewed by analysts in the project and portfolio management (PPM) space, such as Info-Tech Research Group,[4] Gartner,[5] Forrester Research[6] and the European Business School.[7] These reviews position Planisware as an important actor in the market. Configurability, a Web-based interface and functional breadth of the solution are often referred as the strong points of the Planisware solution.
Product
| Developer(s) | Planisware |
|---|---|
| Stable release | V6.2
/ 2016 |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Project management software |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | http://www.planisware.com |
Functional Scope
Planisware (formerly known as OPX2) is Planisware’s primary software solution for Project Management and Project Portfolio Management. Planisware supports five functional areas:
- Project and Program Management (cost, resource, planning, suppliers)
- Project Portfolio Management
- Idea Management
- Business Intelligence (roadmapping, simulation, scorecards, data exploration)
- Collaboration (including document management) and time tracking
Product Architecture
Planisware has 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 MS Windows, Linux/UNIX, and Mac platforms, and runs with either a Sun Java plug-in or 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.
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:
- New Product Development and Engineering
- IT Project and Portfolio Management,
- Earned Value Management
According to several analysts, Planisware strength lies in its highly configurable environment and functional scope breadth.[5][7]
Reports from Analyst Firms
Forrester names Planisware a Leader in Portfolio Management for the Business Technology Agenda, Q1 2015. [8] The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Planisware as a ”Champion” [9] in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Vendor Landscape for 2014.[10]
See also
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ [2]
- ^ Dr. Frederik Ahlemann; Kristin Backhaus (2006). Project Management Software Systems Requirements, Selection Process and Products. Oxygon-Verl. pp. 391–399. ISBN 3-937818-13-8.
- ^ "Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management". 2012-11-16. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ a b Light, Matt; Stang, Daniel B. (2008-06-13). "Gartner Magic Quadrant 2008". Retrieved 2009-06-08.
- ^ Tim, Harmon (2008-08-21). "Road Map: Corporate Portfolio Management". Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ a b 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.
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- ^ The Info-Tech Research Group- Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- ^ Planisware Press Release- Info-Tech Awards "Champion" Status to Planisware