P2ware Planner Server

The P2ware Planner Server is a project and project portfolio management solution designed for organizations of various sizes. According to the vendor, it caters to the needs of project managers, programme directors, PMO officers, administrators, as well as manufacturing and services companies. The software offers a range of features and customization options to facilitate efficient project planning, execution, and reporting.

Key Features

Project Portfolio Management: According to the vendor, the P2ware Planner Server provides support for managing projects, programmes, and portfolios. It facilitates project planning, execution, and reporting while aligning with project management methods and standards such as PRINCE2® and PMI PMBOK®.

Management of Individual Projects: The P2ware Planner Server offers support for project planning and execution. Users can customize the interface and processed data, and visualize relevant information through charts, diagrams, and reports. The software includes project scheduling tools like Gantt Chart and Network Diagram.

Product-Based Planning: The vendor claims that the P2ware Planner Server offers ultimate support for the product-based planning technique. It includes tools such as Product Breakdown Structure and Product Flow Diagram, automatically generating a Gantt Chart from the Product Flow Diagram. This feature aims to prevent requirement creep and ensure a well-defined project scope.

Resource Management: According to the vendor, the P2ware Planner Server enables efficient management of project resources. It provides Resource Workloads for effective resource allocation, tracks resource and activity costs, and offers cash flows and earned value analysis for cost control.

Risk and Issue Management: The P2ware Planner Server includes a Risk Register to identify and manage risks. Users can link risks with other aspects of the project plan, assign risk owners, and plan risk countermeasures. Additionally, the software offers an Issue Register to track and resolve project issues.

Quality Management: According to the vendor, the P2ware Planner Server includes a Quality Register to define and monitor quality criteria and tolerances. It supports conducting quality reviews and ensuring adherence to quality standards. The software also allows users to record lessons learned from previous projects in the Lessons Log and offers customizable reporting options for quality management.

Document Management: The P2ware Planner Server provides a centralized repository for project documents and plans. It offers version control and access control for document sharing. Integration with other IT systems, such as ERP and finance systems, is also possible, making retrieval and organization of important project data convenient.

Integration and Data Exchange: According to the vendor, the P2ware Planner Server allows for data import and export capabilities. It offers integration with other software applications and provides two-way integration with Microsoft® Excel® and Microsoft® Project. Users can also export data to popular formats like PDF, HTML, XLS, RTF, and TXT.

Customization and Tailoring: The P2ware Planner Server offers extensive customization options for the interface and data. Users can create custom forms, properties, and formulas to suit their specific requirements. According to the vendor, it is possible to define templates according to organizational needs and standards, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows.

Reporting and Analysis: The P2ware Planner Server provides predefined reports and report templates. Users can generate up-to-date reports in various formats, according to the vendor. The software also supports visualizing project data through charts, diagrams, and tables, enabling effective analysis and decision-making.