Planisware

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.

Planisware
TypePrivate
IndustryInformation technology
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsComputer software
ServicesIT services
Revenue$60M (2016)[1]
Number of employees
200 (2017)[2]
WebsitePlanisware.com

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 MS 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
  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. Light, Matt; Stang, Daniel B. (2008-06-13). "Gartner Magic Quadrant 2008". Retrieved 2009-06-08.
  6. Tim, Harmon (2008-08-21). "Road Map: Corporate Portfolio Management". Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  7. 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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