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9.0
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Microsoft Project Server
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10.0
Microsoft Project Server
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9.0
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Avolution ABACUS
Well suited scenarios include IT portfolio management, project portfolio management, enterprise architecture planning, modeling of business capabilities, using standard frameworks that ship out of the box such as TOGAF, and integration with SharePoint.Less appropriate scenarios would be detailed data modeling and using the tool expecting to get model drive code execution.
Enterprise Architect
Anheuser-Busch InBevConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server I believe is best for any organization from small to large. As I mentioned, it is a little pricey so I would do research into alternative software and depending on your needs maybe look at all options, competing software. This is a tool with a learning curve and some may not be able to easily navigate this software. There isn't really great training, resources available for this tool however there are some free YouTube tutorial videos. This is great for cross company, department project management, sharing, managing of projects and timelines.

Verified User
Professional in Other
Non-Profit Organization Management Company, 11-50 employeesPros
Avolution ABACUS
- Customisable meta-model that allows you to focus on areas of interest, cut out the clutter, and grow organically as requirements arise.
- Integration to third party products such as SharePoint, and export/import with Excel feature makes getting information in and out really easy.
- Reporting and analytics, and impact analysis are simple using the built-in features as well as ABACUS intelligence and/or integration to third party analytics tools.
Enterprise Architect
Anheuser-Busch InBevConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Project Server
- Project planning: tasks assignments, resources allocation, progress and cost tracking. The Server version is the natural extension of the Microsoft Project standalone.
- Provides one place to manage all projects, accessible by everyone in the team. This opens the plan updates to team members as well(on their tasks), as opposed to being done only by the project manager.
- Reporting and visualization - resources utilization, timeline etc
- The integration with the Microsoft Project standalone: if you don't like the web version, you can download the latest and work locally. When done just sync it back to the server.
Senior Software Development Manager
eSiliconSemiconductors, 501-1000 employees
Cons
Avolution ABACUS
- More standard connectors for integration with other modeling tools could be beneficial for companies having legacy tools/fragmented toolsets.
- Better automated diagramming features would be useful.
Enterprise Architect
Anheuser-Busch InBevConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Project Server
- Resource loading and leveling extremely complicated within the tool
- Software makes incorrect assumptions and changes without user knowledge
- Inconsistencies within the tool make it hard to predict & troubleshoot

Verified User
Consultant in Corporate
Management Consulting Company, 10,001+ employeesPricing Details
Avolution ABACUS
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Microsoft Project Server
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Usability
Avolution ABACUS
No score
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Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server 10.0
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We don't have to worry about maintenance, upgrades, or compatibility issues. All the capabilities we need are there, and are easily customizable.
Senior Consultant
Protivix Business SolutionsInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
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Avolution ABACUS 9.0
Based on 2 answers
Highly knowledgable team and fast response times
Enterprise Architect
Anheuser-Busch InBevConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Project Server
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Microsoft Project Server
Microsoft Project Server 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Per Microsoft, Project Online provides more value long-term by reducing infrastructure cost and increase feature release cycle time
Senior Consultant
Protivix Business SolutionsInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
Avolution ABACUS
More flexible and user friendly interface.Better customization enables organisations to grow based on their maturity and requirementsAvolution is highly rated on Gartner and Forrester reviews
Enterprise Architect
Anheuser-Busch InBevConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Project Server
One of the key advantages of Microsoft Project Server (MSPS) is its ecosystem. It gels very well with SharePoint, Office, Office 365. The support from Microsoft is also a key driver and they are very experienced and many ways to resolve issues. Also, Microsoft has bridged the gap of cloud offering from other competitors by providing Project Online. It is an offering through Office 365 which is very lean and low maintenance.
SharePoint/MS Project Server Engineer
MerckPharmaceuticals, 10,001+ employees
Return on Investment
Avolution ABACUS
- Enabled rationalization of IT portfolio to save costs
- Supporting of strategic planning of EA and IT initiatives
Enterprise Architect
Anheuser-Busch InBevConsumer Goods, 10,001+ employees
Microsoft Project Server
- We've been able to reduce the number of staff in our PMO by utilising the Project Server data in Power BI, reducing the need for manual reporting.
- Being able to forecast utilization in the product allows us to accurately estimate resource needs to ensure optimum staff levels.
Project Management Officer and Resource Manager
CPSInformation Technology and Services, 51-200 employees