Category: Articles

Governance versus ‘Gate Ready’ RAG

‘Why is my governance RAG always RED? I’ve uploaded all the required documents for previous phases in PPO.’ Does this sound familiar, because it does to us here at PPO. Our valued customers have asked (some complained) and we’ve listened. The current Governance RAG indicator in PPO gives you an indication of whether or not … Continue reading

Project Portfolio Office expands African footprint into Nigeria

Online project portfolio management (PPM) application provider, Project Portfolio Office, has boosted its focus on the African continent, with the appointment of leading Nigerian project management, business analysis, and information technology consultancy, Project People. Says Project Portfolio Office co-founder and director, Guy Jelley: "We see huge potential for PPO within Nigeria, a country that is … Continue reading

PPO helps JRA improve road construction

The Johannesburg Roads Agency’s (JRA) core competencies are the planning and design, construction, control and rehabilitation of the roads and storm-water infrastructure in the City of Johannesburg. With various million rand projects to provide quality roads that are accessible, safe and liveable for the communities they service currently underway, the JRA needed a project management tool … Continue reading

Santam implements PPO after a successful pilot experience

Santam is one of South Africa’s best known short-term insurance companies. As part of the largest general insurance group in Africa, Santam currently holds a local market share of 23%. At Santam they believe in keeping things simple and to the point and this was a contributing factor in their selection of Project Portfolio Office … Continue reading

In-App Notifications in PPO: 2.0

If you didn’t know already, you currently have the ability to send In-App notifications on PPO. Some time ago we launched our Notices and Alerts in PPO which allowed administrators to easily communicate to users and keep them in the loop. BUT… the problem was that not all notifications are applicable to all users and … Continue reading

PPO adds Bidvest Bank to its impressive list of new clients.

Bidvest Bank is not just a leader in the foreign exchange services but is a fully fledged niche bank, serving businesses, individuals and corporations. As a subsidiary of the Bidvest Group Limited, their clients have the backing of an international trading services JSE-listed company which operates in three continents. Bidvest Bank specialises in responsible money … Continue reading

Project Portfolio Office formalises name change, reaffirms focus on PPO application

Online project portfolio management (PPM) application provider, Post Vision Technology has confirmed that it is officially undergoing a name change to Project Portfolio Office, having formally registered the new company name. The company is also reaffirming its singular focus on its cloud-based PPM and collaboration tool, PPO. “Post Vision Technology was established in 2005, with … Continue reading

PMSA and PPO present a conference for project, programme and portfolio managers

If project managers want to add strategic value to their organisation and remain marketable in the current project landscape, they should commit to their own ongoing professional development. This means being prepared to develop their knowledge, skill and competency consistent with industry demands on the profession as they progress through the project management career path. … Continue reading

Softworx chooses PPO as their secret ingredient

Softworx delivers world-leading software solutions that assist their clients in ensuring that they optimally utilize their assets, better streamline their processes and make sharper strategic decisions. In short, Softworx empowers organisations to perform better. The executive team at Softworx, dissatisfied with the lack of visibility of their project portfolio and the administrative burden required to … Continue reading

Invisible Woman joins the PPO Super Hero Club!

It is not always an easy task to become part of Captain Lindi Marvel’s agents as the standards she set is sometimes quit high. Recently the Captain has introduced, her now full time agent, to the team. Invisible Andisiwe. As the Invisible Woman, Andisiwe can render herself wholly or partially invisible at will. She can … Continue reading