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Automated governance: a pathway to improved performance?

Guest blog by Guy Jelley The public sector has always been expected to achieve best practice in governance and compliance, but meeting the challenge is a complex business. Guy Jelley is an expert in managing complex financial, IT and infrastructure projects in the public arena. He suggests that, by introducing governance automation into the portfolio management mix, … Continue reading "Automated governance: a pathway to improved performance?"

5 Reasons Why Project Portfolio Office Should be Your Tool of Choice for Online Project Portfolio Management

Looking for a project and portfolio management (PPM) tool that is truly configurable, flexible and won’t cost the earth? Look no further then, as the next installment of my “5 Reasons Why…” PM-related product overview series focuses on Project Portfolio Office (PPO). Designed by project managers to assist project teams within organizations of any size and across … Continue reading "5 Reasons Why Project Portfolio Office Should be Your Tool of Choice for Online Project Portfolio Management"

MECK Projects and Engineering rolls out online project management software for improved project tracking

CK Projects and Engineering (MECK) has successfully rolled out Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project management and collaboration application, in order to improve project tracking and communication. MECK is a South African registered, Johannesburg-based project management company, which specialises in project management and implementation services to the resource, industrial and commercial sectors. With its … Continue reading "MECK Projects and Engineering rolls out online project management software for improved project tracking"

Project Portfolio Office backs PMSA biennial conference

Online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application provider, Project Portfolio Office has pledged its support of the Project Management South Africa (PMSA) Biennial National Conference 2014, as the event’s Technology Sponsor. With the theme of “Growing project management in Africa”, the PMSA conference is set to take place at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg … Continue reading "Project Portfolio Office backs PMSA biennial conference"

PPO’s Amazing Race

Project Portfolio Office’s (PPO) recent “Amazing Race” was an adventurous quest and treasure hunt with a technological edge. The hopeful teams made their way to iconic Pretoria Zoo in a minibus taxi each with a goal to finish as the number one team. But before the race could begin, teams loosened their limbs with some … Continue reading "PPO’s Amazing Race"

PPO welcomes newest client, The South African Association of Freight Forwarders

The South African Association for Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) is a national, non-profit association with members throughout the Republic of South Africa. The Association enables members to use their collective knowledge and skills to determine and recommend practical and effective responses to the many challenges facing not only the forwarding and customs clearing industry, but also … Continue reading "PPO welcomes newest client, The South African Association of Freight Forwarders"

Project Portfolio Office targets Irish market with Trigraph

DUBLIN – July 30, 2014 – As part of the company’s strategy to grow its global footprint, Project Portfolio Office has joined forces with Dublin-based Trigraph Professional Services, to gain greater traction within the Irish market for its online project management and collaboration application, PPO. “Trigraph Professional Services helps its clients to drive performance improvements … Continue reading "Project Portfolio Office targets Irish market with Trigraph"