Likelihood to Recommend For organizations with 10+ employees, I think it is suitable. Smaller shops might find it overly complex.
Read full review 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.
Read full review Pros The help desk ticket system is robust and modern. Billing & invoicing from Harmony meets all our needs and is easy to use. Project management and scheduling features help us stay organized and on schedule. Read full review 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. Read full review Cons Training resources are still a work in progress. As a software engineer, I'd like to see a more extensive API Read full review 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 Read full review Usability We don't have to worry about maintenance, upgrades, or compatibility issues. All the capabilities we need are there, and are easily customizable.
Read full review Implementation Rating Per Microsoft, Project Online provides more value long-term by reducing infrastructure cost and increase feature release cycle time
Read full review Alternatives Considered Connectwise was the 600 pound gorilla with lots of features, but it was also the titantic, too big to get out of its own way. We found it too complex to use and too archaic to integrate with. As powerful as it was, it was missing a few key features that a modern PSA like CloudBlue had as a matter of course. CloudBlue feels like the new generation, and so far it's only gotten better as they grow.
Read full review 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.
Read full review Return on Investment It's allowed us to migrate away from home grown solutions to adhere to industry standards and better utilize our engineer's time. Quoting new projects and hardware is easier to delegate and vastly more efficient than our previous methods. Read full review 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. David Lean Project Management Officer and Resource Manager
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