CRM News: Project Management

Collaborating in the Cloud: Q&A With PBworks CEO Jim Groff

Monday - June 22, 2009

Cloud computing is remaking just about every software category -- and project management is no exception. In the on-premise software era, collaboration was limited by the technology of a particular firm, as well as the security requirements of a particular industry. That was then, of course. Now, cloud computing is giving providers of all stripes the tools to expand functionality. CRM Buyer caught up with Jim Groff, CEO of PBworks -- a provider of hosted business and educational wikis -- to talk about his company's go-to-market approach. [More...]

Plan Your Project's Testing - or Plan to Fail

Tuesday - May 26, 2009

Does testing require a plan? That may sound like a silly question, but many organizations leave the testing to the end of the project, and whatever time is left is the time that will be spent on testing. Testing, like any other part of a project, must be carefully planned in order to accomplish the objectives. [More...]

The Crucial Role of Application Testing in Software Development

Wednesday - May 13, 2009

During the software development life cycle, time and resources need to be committed to application testing. This is the testing that is done by the testing group, or black box testers. The allocation of time and resources is always a problem, as some organizations aren't quite sure how much should be assigned. [More...]

Project Success vs. Fear of Leading

Tuesday - May 12, 2009

Mission-critical IT investments are inherently risky, even with a certified project management professional in place to guide the project. Factors like unrealistic timelines and poor planning can certainly jeopardize project success -- but could these factors be symptoms of a larger issue? Perhaps the root cause for project failure lies in an inability to lead projects. [More...]

Investments Bleed When You Cut Costs: Q&A With Tigerpaw CEO Dave Foxall

Monday - May 11, 2009

Tigerpaw Software is a family-owned software company that, 24 years after it was founded, is about to enter a new phase of growth. The company's enterprise CRM, inventory and project management platform has always had a loyal following, in no small part because of the care and attention Tigerpaw lavishes on its customers, said CEO Dave Foxall. [More...]

Why Should We Let Your Department Live? PMO Survival 101

Friday - April 24, 2009

Josh Nankivel of PMStudent.com recently polled project managers about how the current economic climate is affecting them, and he found that 27 percent had experienced project cutbacks, 14 percent had experienced PM layoffs, 11 percent had experienced financial scrutiny of projects, and 10 percent had experienced project staff reductions. [More...]

Now Software and the Mac/PC Office: Diversity in the Workplace

Monday - April 20, 2009

While it's always nice to be the first mover in a market, there's some satisfaction in grinding it out in a niche and watching a market move into your wheelhouse. That seems to be the case with Now Software. The Columbus, Ohio, maker of contact and calendar software is poised to take advantage of two burgeoning trends: information sharing and the increased presence of Macintosh computers on business networks. [More...]

Do You Know Where Your Project Is?

Tuesday - March 17, 2009

Do you know what your people are working on? Do you know why your project is late? Do you know if you are getting the ROI you need? You may not realize it, but what you don't know can hurt you and your organization. You might be planning projects that your resources cannot accommodate, or spending too much money through labor hours to bring in the right profit. [More...]

It's All About Execution: Q&A With Journyx CEO Curt Finch

Monday - March 9, 2009

Journyx, a company that provides Web-based time-tracking and project management applications, also offers its customers a back door into customer service. That is, its application lets users track what a customer cost. That is a number that is often surprisingly miscalculated or not calculated at all, said CEO Curt Finch. [More...]

How to Shave Costs With Precision

Friday - January 2, 2009

The global financial marketplace has recently become quite volatile, as fears of an American recession affect economies all over the world. Such fears can be especially dangerous for businesses. In times like these, many top managers panic and make unwise decisions such as firing quality employees and slashing important programs. [More...]

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