Planisware

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Planisware
TypePrivate
IndustryInformation technology
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsComputer software
ServicesIT services
Revenue$105M (2020)[1]
Number of employees
500 (2020)[2]
WebsitePlanisware.com

Planisware is the editor of the Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) software Planisware V6 (formerly known as OPX2)[3] targeting multiple industries – including energy, medical devices, high-tech, aerospace & defense, chemicals, government, pharmaceutical, and automotive.

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]

Product[]

Planisware
Developer(s)Planisware
Stable release
V6.3 / 2018
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeProject management software
LicenseProprietary EULA
Websitehttp://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 Microsoft Windows, Linux/UNIX, and 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.

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. ^ [1]
  2. ^ [2]
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management". 2012-11-16. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  5. ^ a b Light, Matt; Stang, Daniel B. (2008-06-13). "Gartner Magic Quadrant 2008". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved 2009-06-08.
  6. ^ Tim, Harmon (2008-08-21). "Road Map: Corporate Portfolio Management". Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ The Forrester Wave™: Portfolio Management Tools for the BT Agenda, Q1 2015
  9. ^ The Info-Tech Research Group- Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  10. ^ Planisware Press Release- Info-Tech Awards "Champion" Status to Planisware

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