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The Communicator (May 2013)

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (May 2013) | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

In this months newsletter we feature Kiron Bondales article on the increased benefits of project management methodologies, where he finds that companies who have instituted consistent project management practices enjoy a higher project success rate than those who have not. The feature focus...

Ntumba continuously one step ahead with Project Portfolio Office

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Ntumba continuously one step ahead with Project Portfolio Office | Monday, 22 April 2013

Ntumba, a 100% black-owned professional company specialising in accounting, auditing and advisory and information systems services, has implemented Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to better manage project...

Ntumba continuously one step ahead with Project Portfolio Office

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Increase the Perceived Benefits of Project Management Methodologies

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Increase the Perceived Benefits of Project Management Methodologies | Friday, 19 April 2013

A PMI survey conducted a few years back supported the premise that companies which have instituted consistent project management practices enjoy a higher project success rate than those which have not. PMIs March 2012 Pulse of the Profession publication stated that in organizations which used...

The Communicator (April 2013)

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:34:29 +0200

The Communicator (April 2013) | Monday, 1 April 2013

In this months newsletter we feature the release of our latest release, Version 3.4.2, which includes exciting new functionality aimed at providing greater value for our users. In the feature focus we take a look at our extended business rules functionality which now allows for e-mail...

Introducing the new, improved Project Portfolio Office (version 3.4.2)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:39:00 +0200

Introducing the new, improved Project Portfolio Office (version 3.4.2) | Thursday, 28 March 2013

Project Portfolio Office is pleased to announce the introduction of the latest version of the PPO application, bringing its users even greater value and more functionality and all at no additional cost.

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The Communicator (March 2013)

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:11:11 +0200

The Communicator (March 2013) | Sunday, 3 March 2013

This month in the Communicator we feature our new 90 second video, showing how Project Portfolio Office helped ACMEs Joe and Mary. In our client focus we review the implementation of Capricorn Investment Holdings, a Namibian-based financial services group who implemented PPO to improve project...

PPO aids AfriSam development

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200

PPO aids AfriSam development | Thursday, 21 February 2013

Leading black-controlled construction materials group in southern Africa, AfriSam has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to meet its project management and reporting needs and assist in the...

Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development | Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Leading black-controlled construction materials group in southern Africa, AfriSam has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to meet its project management and reporting needs and assist in the...

Introducing Joe and Mary

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Introducing Joe and Mary | Saturday, 16 February 2013

Project Portfolio Office has managed to help Joe and Mary at ACME solve their project management woes within 90 seconds!

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Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development | Friday, 15 February 2013

Leading black-controlled construction materials group in southern Africa, AfriSam, has chosen to implement Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to meet its project management and reporting needs and assist in the...

Project Portfolio Office aids AfriSam development

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (February 2013)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (February 2013) | Monday, 4 February 2013

In our first Communicator of 2013 we explore ways for a project manager to get their entire team and stakeholders to see the benefit of the project schedule. Our tools and tips section focused on how some of our largest clients like UTi and Kimberly Clark have improved their data quality in PPO and...

Project Schedules Should Benefit More Than Just the Project Manager

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0200

Project Schedules Should Benefit More Than Just the Project Manager | Wednesday, 30 January 2013

By Kiron Bondale

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The High Cost of Low Quality

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0200

The High Cost of Low Quality | Friday, 25 January 2013

By Rick Cusolito, PMP

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CIH enhances processes with PPO

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0200

CIH enhances processes with PPO | Thursday, 24 January 2013

Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH), a Namibian-based financial services group with interests in banking, insurance, asset management, investments and microfinance, is improving project status reporting, resource utilisation as well as timesheet management, with the rollout of Project Portfolio...

CIH invests in PPO for enhanced processes

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0200

CIH invests in PPO for enhanced processes | Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH), a Namibian-based financial services group with interests in banking, insurance, asset management, investments and microfinance, is improving project status reporting, resource utilisation as well as timesheet management, with the roll-out of Project Portfolio...

CIH invests in PPO for enhanced processes

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (December 2012)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (December 2012) | Monday, 3 December 2012

After an action-packed, eventful and successful year, the team at Project Portfolio Office would like to wish our customers and partners a peaceful and restful festive season. We hope you are taking a well-deserved rest and look forward to a new and exciting year in 2013 Your continued support...

The Communicator (November 2012)

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (November 2012) | Thursday, 1 November 2012

In the November Communicator we explore 11 Must-Haves to Mobilize Your Projects Quickly. We present the new Programme entity. We showcase how Internet Solutions use Project Portfolio Office to improve efficiency in its projects and programmes. We tell you more about the Promote PPO programme.

11 Must-Haves to Mobilize Your Projects Quickly

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200

11 Must-Haves to Mobilize Your Projects Quickly | Wednesday, 31 October 2012

By Jennifer Whitt

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Council for Geoscience to refine PM process with PPO

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Council for Geoscience to refine PM process with PPO | Monday, 15 October 2012

The Council for Geoscience is rolling out Project Portfolio Office, an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, to meet its need for a more integrated approach to project management activities.

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Council for Geoscience to refine PM process with PPO

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (October 2012)

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (October 2012) | Monday, 1 October 2012

In the October Communicator we explore three steps to credible, quality portfolio and project status reporting. We explain how administrators have the ability to limit the number of values available in the employee list fields by using filtered employee lists. We also showcase how Annasa Energy...

Three steps to credible, quality portfolio and project status reporting

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Three steps to credible, quality portfolio and project status reporting | Wednesday, 19 September 2012

One of the single biggest benefits of implementing a Project Portfolio Management (PPM) application, is the softwares ability to publish real time status reports. These executive reports are achievable by projects teams identifying all projects, ensuring data completeness per project, and the...

Internet Solutions opts for Project Portfolio Office

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Internet Solutions opts for Project Portfolio Office | Thursday, 13 September 2012

African Internet Protocol-based communications service provider, Internet Solutions (IS), has ended its search for a comprehensive project management tool that combined effective functionality with ease of use, electing to implement Project Portfolio Office, an online project portfolio management...

Internet Solutions opt for greater Project functionality with PPO

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Internet Solutions opt for greater Project functionality with PPO | Wednesday, 12 September 2012

African Internet Protocol-based communications service provider, Internet Solutions (IS) has ended its search for a comprehensive project management tool that combined effective functionality with ease of use, electing to implement Project Portfolio Office, an online project portfolio management...

Internet Solutions opts for greater project functionality with Project Portfolio Office

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Internet Solutions opts for greater project functionality with Project Portfolio Office | Wednesday, 12 September 2012

African Internet Protocol-based communications service provider, Internet Solutions (IS) has ended its search for a comprehensive project management tool that combined effective functionality with ease of use, electing to implement Project Portfolio Office, an online project portfolio management...

The Communicator ( September 2012)

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator ( September 2012) | Monday, 3 September 2012

In the latest Communicator, Glen Ford asks the question, What is a project manager? and he also describes how to identify one; for our user community we explain how to nominate a key contact. We also highlight Woolworths implementation of PPO to improve its project and portfolio decision-making...

Annasa Energy lights up Western Cape with PPO

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Annasa Energy lights up Western Cape with PPO | Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Energy management consultancy, Annasa Energy has implemented Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in order to assist in the rollout of two million compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to the public of the Western...

Annasa Energy lights up Western Cape with PPO

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200

What Is a Project Manager Already?

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200

What Is a Project Manager Already? | Friday, 17 August 2012

"Weandlsquo;re installing XYZ software and we need to hire a Project Manager. Go hire me one."

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v3.4 Release

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200

v3.4 Release | Monday, 13 August 2012

Project Portfolio Office is pleased to announce that version 3.4 of PPO will be available to all users on the morning of 1 September 2012.

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The Communicator (August 2012)

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (August 2012) | Wednesday, 1 August 2012

In the latest Communicator we explore tips for sharpening ones project communication skills and provide greater understanding of how planned and actual progress % is calculated in PPO, we show- case PPOs growing footprint in Africa with Botswana based financial services company, Letshego Holdings,...

10 tips for sharpening your project communications

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200

10 tips for sharpening your project communications | Tuesday, 24 July 2012

These days it seems that everyone is a project manager. Even those of us in business-as-usual roles frequently find ourselves leading projects: to roll out a new IT platform, to improve procurement processes, to design a new staff newsletter. There are thousands of examples, big and small. As...

Woolworths rolls out PPO

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Woolworths rolls out PPO | Tuesday, 24 July 2012

JSE-listed retail group, Woolworths, has elected to roll out Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, to improve its project and portfolio decision-making. In order to achieve this, PPO will provide Woolworths project managers,...

Making the difference at Woolworths with PPO

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Making the difference at Woolworths with PPO | Wednesday, 18 July 2012

JSE-listed retail group, Woolworths, has elected to roll out Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, to improve its project and portfolio decision-making.

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Making the difference at Woolworths with PPO

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Project Portfolio Office wins Best of PM 2012 award

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Project Portfolio Office wins Best of PM 2012 award | Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, has been named as one of FindTheBest.coms top 10 project management software offerings worldwide, garnering the solution a Best of Project Management 2012 award.

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The Communicator (July 2012)

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (July 2012) | Monday, 2 July 2012

In the latest communicator we highlight Project Portfolio Office Latest international award. For our user community we explore PPOandlsquo;s reports and dashboards (and applicable functionality) and we highlight how PPO is assisting Softline Pastel to grow their project mangement capacity. Lastly we...

Project Portfolio Office wins Best of Project Management 2012 award

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Project Portfolio Office wins Best of Project Management 2012 award | Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, has been named as one of FindTheBest.coms top 10 project management software offerings worldwide, garnering the solution a Best of Project Management 2012 award.

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The Communicator (June 2012)

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (June 2012) | Monday, 4 June 2012

In the latest Communicator we explore the fine balance between too much and too little planning and explore the pros and cons of each. We provide greater understanding of the powerful filtering functionality PPO supports, show case our implementation at the National Department of Health and...

Too little or too much, how to determine the right amount of project planning?

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Too little or too much, how to determine the right amount of project planning? | Thursday, 31 May 2012

Project planning is a critical component of every successful project, but how do you strike the balance between too little and too much?

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Best laid plans

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Best laid plans | Thursday, 17 May 2012

No one wants to be a spoilsport. No one wants to be that person at the back of the room saying: Wait a minute, what if... But when it comes to managing risks, considering what could go wrong and planning for it can mean the difference between a projectandlsquo;s success and it grinding to a...

On demand webcasts

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

On demand webcasts | Monday, 14 May 2012

PPO is proud to announce the introduction of our new on demand webcasts and to kick off, the first 60 minute andldquo;Introduction to PPOandrdquo; webcast is now available for you to view - from the comfort of your office or couch - for free and at any time.

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PPO backs Letshego, grows in Africa

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO backs Letshego, grows in Africa | Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Project portfolio management software (PPM) provider, Post Vision Technology, has significantly increased its user base in Africa and is providing support to the region via cloud functionality. Letshego Holdings (Letshego), a financial services company that currently operates in seven African...

PPO backs Letshego and grows in Africa

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO backs Letshego and grows in Africa | Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Project portfolio management software (PPM) provider, Post Vision Technology, has significantly increased its user base in Africa and is providing support to the region via cloud functionality.

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The Communicator (May 2012)

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator (May 2012) | Wednesday, 2 May 2012

In the latest Communicator Linky van der Merwe explores whether social media can drive project success and showcases organisations who are using this to drive project success. We explain how to add more entities to the home page, highlight Group Fives implementation and announce the launch of...

PPO to become backbone for NDoH infrastructure development

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO to become backbone for NDoH infrastructure development | Tuesday, 24 April 2012

South Africas national Department of Health (DoH) will deploy Post Vision Technologys online projectportfolio management software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its health infrastructure unit to strengthen the ability of officials to manage their infrastructure programmes and projects...

Can social media drive project success?

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Can social media drive project success? | Thursday, 19 April 2012

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives in South Africa. Recent studies have revealed that South African consumers have a very high motivation (70 percent versus, for example, 40 percent in the UK) to follow brands on social networks. We use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube...

PPO becomes backbone for NDoH infrastructure development

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO becomes backbone for NDoH infrastructure development | Wednesday, 18 April 2012

South Africaandlsquo;s national Department of Health (DOH) will deploy Post Vision Technologyandlsquo;s online project portfolio management software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its health infrastructure unit to strengthen the ability of officials to manage their infrastructure programmes...

The National DoH selects PPO for their infrastructure development

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The National DoH selects PPO for their infrastructure development | Wednesday, 11 April 2012

South Africas national Department of Health (DoH) will deploy Post Vision Technologys online project portfolio management software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its health infrastructure unit to strengthen the ability of officials to manage their infrastructure programmes and projects...

The Communicator ( April 2012)

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator ( April 2012) | Monday, 2 April 2012

In the latest Communicator Jac Goorden explores where to start improvement in your project environment (top down or bottom up), we explain PPOs improved validation functionality, showcase the recent implementation at African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) and provide details of the recently upgraded...

PPO helps Softline Pastel grow project management capacity

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO helps Softline Pastel grow project management capacity | Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Softline Pastel, one of the divisions within specialist accounting and business management software provider, Softline Group, has selected Post Vision Technologyandlsquo;s Project Portfolio Office (PPO), a software as a service (SaaS) project management solution, to assist the division in realising a...

PPO helps Softline Pastel grow project management capacity

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO helps Softline Pastel grow project management capacity | Friday, 23 March 2012

Softline Pastel, one of the divisions within specialist accounting and business management software provider, Softline Group, has selected Post Vision Technologys Project Portfolio Office (PPO), a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) project management solution, to assist the division in realising a more...

PPO helps Softline Pastel grow project management capacity

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Gain greater value from SaaS

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Gain greater value from SaaS | Thursday, 22 March 2012

The benefits of using software as a service (SaaS) technology are widely recognised its no-fuss, speedy implementation, scalability and flexibility features are understood by companies the world over. Why then do so many businesses take a traditional implementation approach: spending 80% of...

Gain greater value from SaaS

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Gain greater value from SaaS | Monday, 19 March 2012

The benefits of using software as a service (SaaS) technology are widely recognised its no-fuss, speedy implementation, scalability and flexibility features are understood by companies the world over.

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Group Five implements PPO

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Group Five implements PPO | Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Integrated construction services, materials and infrastructure investment group, Group Five, has rolled out Post Vision Technologys online project portfolio management software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO) to its infrastructure and technology department in order to better manage its resources,...

PPO becomes backbone for NDoH infrastructure development

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO becomes backbone for NDoH infrastructure development | Sunday, 11 March 2012

South Africas national Department of Health (DoH) will deploy Post Vision Technologys online project portfolio management software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its health infrastructure unit to strengthen the ability of officials to manage their infrastructure programmes and projects...

Group 5 Selects PPO

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Group 5 Selects PPO | Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Johannesburg 6 March 2012 Integrated construction services, materials and infrastructure investment group, Group Five, has rolled out Post Vision Technologys online project portfolio management software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), to its infrastructure and technology department in order...

The Communicator ( March 2012)

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

The Communicator ( March 2012) | Thursday, 1 March 2012

In the latest Communicator we explore the reason why PPM software implementations fail and highlight the recent successful deployment for PPO at SBV Services. For the user community, we explain how documents can now be uploaded via e-mail to PPO and then announce the launch of the Promote PPO...

African Rainbow Minerals implements PPO

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0200

African Rainbow Minerals implements PPO | Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Leading South African diversified mining and minerals company, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), has opted to implement Post Vision Technologyandlsquo;s Project Portfolio Office (PPO), a software as a service (SaaS) project management solution, in order to standardise project methodology and project...

User adoption key to PPM software success

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0200

User adoption key to PPM software success | Wednesday, 22 February 2012

User adoption of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software is essential to achieving the applications main aim of delivering projects to support the organisations business objectives. The uptake of the tool thus has a direct impact on the project offices successful execution of corporate...

Introduction to PPO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:16:25 +0200

Introduction to PPO | Friday, 10 February 2012

This webinar will introduce attendees to Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an award winning online project portfolio management and collaboration application, that is s simple, immediate, secure and affordable.

Host:Guy Jelley, CEO

Agenda:

Introduction to...

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Introduction to PPO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:15:59 +0200

Introduction to PPO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:15:25 +0200

Introduction to PPO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:14:44 +0200

Introduction to PPO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:14:09 +0200

Introduction to PPO

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:13:12 +0200

PPO enhances productivity, communication and resource Management at SBV Services

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0200

PPO enhances productivity, communication and resource Management at SBV Services | Thursday, 9 February 2012

SBV Services, a leading local cash risk management company, has realised the benefits of Project Portfolio Office (PPO), a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) project management solution. The cash in transit and cash processing company deployed PPO - Post Vision Technologys web-based, enterprise capable...

Introduction to PPO

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:27 +0200

Introduction to PPO | Tuesday, 7 February 2012

This webinar will introduce attendees to Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an award winning online project portfolio management and collaboration application, that is s simple, immediate, secure and affordable.

Host:Guy Jelley, CEO

Agenda:

Introduction to...

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Introduction to PPO

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:27 +0200

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