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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

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

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

What’s this “Boss’s Day”?

The team at PPO celebrated Boss's Day, last week, on October 16th. I haven't been swimming around on the reception desk all that long, so this would be my first Boss's Day. Anybody that sprinkles food flakes into my bowl is technically my boss. However I think the team was excited about their two big … Continue reading

Implementing project management software in your business

The rapid development of online tools and applications is prompting more and more businesses to look at web-based project management software that can be available to team members from anywhere at all times. There are many benefits to these work systems and businesses of all sizes can make use of them and provide access to … Continue reading

Taking on the PPM software myths, part four

Many organisations today have some form of matrix organisational structure in place. A matrix organisation is one where functional leaders are responsible for more than one area, with their resources having a dotted line reporting to one or more project managers. The problem is, these environments often result in confusion for the team and frustration … Continue reading

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

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

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

Project Portfolio Office enters Zimbabwean market

Project Portfolio Office has officially launched its project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, PPO, into the Zimbabwean market. Along with local partner, e-Smart Systems, the organisation introduced PPO at the third annual project managers' dinner, hosted by the Project Management Institute of Zimbabwe (PMIZ), in Harare, in August 2013. Read the full article on IT-Online.