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PlayStation console cake for Mpho

On 16 October, Mpho, one of our highly skilled developers turned 25!  The team celebrated with a tasty chocolate-orange flavoured PlayStation Console cake.  I'm still on my healthy eating plan (for my December beach body!) so I had to listen to the team "ooh and aah" as the sugar laced confectionery was devoured.

SAQA implements PPO to manage communications projects

The South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will roll-out Project Portfolio Office‘s online project portfolio management and collaboration software, Project Portfolio Office (PPO), within its advocacy and communications unit to meet its need for a more integrated approach to project management activities and document storage. SAQA is the body that oversees South Africa‘s National Qualifications Framework … Continue reading "SAQA implements PPO to manage communications projects"

It’s a Girl!

We would like to congratulate Geelbooi, our fantastic office driver, on the latest addition to the Mazibuko family. This is Geelbooi's third child but his very first little girl.  They have named her Angela.  All the team members at Project Portfolio Office would like to wish you the best: may your new little miracle amaze … Continue reading "It’s a Girl!"

Not the project manager alone

While there is a plethora of project management tools available that all offer a number of bells and whistles, the single greatest value of implementing this type of solution is – without a doubt - the successful completion of projects. Unfortunately, the figures available out there paint a pretty bleak picture when it comes down … Continue reading "Not the project manager alone"

PPO has moved up…

We are pleased to announce that Project Portfolio Office’s South African office has moved to a new office space, this time with a grand view of Menlyn Maine. The new space, in Corobay Corner, enables us to offer convenient and contemporary training facilities in a quirky yellow and purple environment for the benefit of our … Continue reading "PPO has moved up…"

Release – September 2013!

Project Portfolio Office has released an upgraded version which includes three items which will enhance your user experience in PPO. User & List Page Preference - The user and field list pages now remember sort order and criteria selected.  Previously it just defaulted back to the standard and filtering and sequencing which was selected was lost. … Continue reading "Release – September 2013!"

How to pick the right online project management software for your business

The benefits of utilising an online project management solution have been well documented – not only can you make the most of your company's time by more efficiently managing your work force, you can also allow team members to collaborate from any location, better monitor project milestones, keep to-do-lists on track and ensure that projects … Continue reading "How to pick the right online project management software for your business"