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Marco Gerussi Proof of Concept - Less Risk for System Implementations

06/26/2008 by Marco Gerussi

Scoping for defined requirements and harmonized expectations
The scoping approach allows you to define requirements, expectations and project scopes when systems, methods and processes are implemented. This results in aligned expectations, a well-designed system architecture, defined requirements as well as a structured implementation roadmap. If the roadmap is implemented in several iterations, quick wins are achieved [...]

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Dietmar Wettach Only Motivated Users Make IT Projects Successful

04/01/2008 by Dietmar Wettach

The introduction of a new IT solution entails a large deal of different changes. New roles and responsibilities must be defined, supported by additional new software. An early integration of the future users is of great importance, but very often, there is not enough attention paid to it.

A typical example from a “normal” project: [...]

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Dieter Steiger SAP xRPM and HP PPM – Complementary Solutions?

02/07/2008 by Dieter Steiger

Whether in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for PPM or in evaluations for project portfolio management tools, HP PPM (HP Project and Portfolio Mangement Center) and SAP xRPM (xAPP Resource and Portfolio Management) are always positioned as competitors. But do the specific features of these very specialized solutions justify this positioning?
What are HP PPM and SAP [...]

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Marco Gerussi HP PPM and MS Project - Synergy Potential with Challenges

01/18/2008 by Marco Gerussi

The upgrade from Mercury ITG 6.0 to HP PPM 7.0 entailed a much improved project management module. Project Management has been separated from the actual PPM workbench and is now available as a “zero client” over the web. The new Project Management Cockpit centrally integrates all project activities from modules like Portfolio Management and Resource [...]

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Marco Gerussi beteo Miniguides - Project Collaboration

12/11/2007 by Marco Gerussi

Thanks for this comprehensive list and clarity on the PPM, PM, P±PM terminology.
How do companies such as Clarizen fit in this categorization of yours? We consider ourselves more in line with being a Project Collaboration solution by focusing on team adoption and sharing via email integration and built in collaboration tools.
Shall we introduce a new [...]

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