We’ve just released SharedPlan Pro version 5.1.
Pro 5.1 has improved navigation in the Visual Plan editor as well as a number of bug fixes. To see the improved navigation, just right click in the canvas area of the Visual Plan editor and you’ll see what we mean. This was added based on customer feedback.
As always, Pro (our project management software for Mac OS X and Windows) is available at:
We formally announced cPro today. The news release follows.
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No more forced choices between Mac OS X or Windows or the web for project management support! Use SharedPlan Central when connected and SharedPlan cPro when not.
Boulder, CO November 18, 2008 — SharedPlan Software Inc. today announced the immediate availability of SharedPlan cPro project management software for Mac OS X and Windows. cPro enables offline access to SharedPlan Central (the SharedPlan online project planning and management service). SharedPlan Central provides a robust and easy to use online project planning and management tool suite for creating, editing, reporting, issue tracking, and controlling access to projects. With the introduction of cPro, project managers and their teams can continue planning and managing projects even when they are not connected to the Internet.
SharedPlan understands the unique value of the Internet and web tools but also understands that there are some times when being connected to the net is not possible. An inability to connect need not mean an inability to plan and manage projects. Other project management tools force a choice between Mac OS X or Windows or Web tools thereby limiting customer flexibility. SharedPlan tools are available where and when they are needed whether it’s Mac OS X, Windows, online, offline or any combination. With the introduction of cPro, SharedPlan Central users enjoy a unique degree of flexibility in how and where they plan and manage their projects.
cPro is freely available to all SharedPlan Central users and allows them to edit a project while offline and then later connect to Central and store the new version of the project plan.
cPro is available for immediate download at: http://www.sharedplan.com/cpro.html
SharedPlan Central is always available at: https://www.sharedplan.net
SharedPlan Software Background
SharedPlan Software Inc. creates, markets, and supports project management software tools based on the fundamental belief that iterative planning and pervasive communication are the key enablers of project success. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. For more information about SharedPlan Software and its project management tools for Mac OS X, Windows and the Web visit http://www.sharedplan.com.
Last night we relased an update to Central (our online project planning and management suite) that improves the performance and robustness of the online project editor.
Thanks to our customers in Australia for helping to identify this issue.
We recently updated Central with a number of performance improvements. You should see snappier behavior all around.
Central, our online project management server, is available at:
Boulder, CO October 30, 2008 – SharedPlan Software Inc., today announced the immediate availability of version 5.0 of SharedPlan Pro project management software for Mac OS X, Windows, and online with a number of new capabilities for improved team collaboration and simplified planning of large projects.
SharedPlan Professional 5.0 delivers the following new enhancements:
* Improved cost management – Costs are now managed throughout the entire project with fixed costs and resource costs being rolled up for accurate task costs and project costs.
* Improved resource management – We have completely reworked the resource editor and it is now much easier to manage resources and task assignments
* Improved email security – Task assignment email sent to resources may now be protected with industry standard SSL encryption
* Deadline scheduling – Denote tasks as deadlines and track them using visual indicators and new reports
* Improved task information editor – We completely reworked the task information editor for clearer data visualization and easier navigation
* New resource chart – When you start Pro 5 you’ll see a new tab in the main window along with the Gantt chart and Visual Plan editor. It’s a great way to quickly see who’s doing what at any time in the project
* Quickly email assigned resources – Right click on any task and compose a quick email message to the people involved in the task
* 40 times faster in large projects – Pro is now 40 times faster in calculating updates to project dates, cost, and critical path
* Proxy connections to Central – our enterprise customers can now connect to our online project server ( https://www.sharedplan.net ) through their SOCKS proxy.
Existing project management applications require you to choose between a tool for Mac OS X or Windows or the Web. SharedPlan tools are available where and when you need them whether it’s Mac OS X, Windows, online or any combination.
The new capabilities in Pro 5 extend the SharedPlan’s leadership position as the premier project management toolset Mac OS X, Windows, and the web. Priced at $199.95, Pro 5 is one piece of the SharedPlan product suite that works together to enhance project team communication and maximize project success. Pro 5.0 is immediately available at http://www.sharedplan.com/getsharedplan.html.
SharedPlan Software Background
SharedPlan Software Inc. creates, markets, and supports project management software tools based on the fundamental belief that iterative planning and pervasive communication are the key enablers of project success. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. For more information about SharedPlan Software and its project management tools for Mac OS X, Windows and the Web visit www.sharedplan.com.
For your viewing pleasure we’ve just posted a new video showing the basic operations of our online gantt chart project editor. We expect to be accepting awards in Cannes or Hollywood once this work of art gets wide play.
Kidding aside, we hope you find it useful.
http://www.sharedplan.com/tourVideoCentralProjectEditorBasics.html
We’ve just rolled out a Central update that improves access to Central services from an iPhone.
Have fun with it…
We’ve just rolled out a Central update. Central is our online project server and the improvements include:
Central is always available for your use at https://www.sharedplan.net.
I just encountered a web signup page and at the bottom of the page were two buttons. One was titled “Answer 14 More Questions” and the other “Just Create My Account.” I wondered if anyone has ever really thought sure, I’d love to answer 14 more questions.
On all of our web pages we spend time thinking through how to minimize the number of questions and actions required to get the information you need. You’ll never see a “Answer 14 More Questions” button from us.
There’s a good article in PC World written by Meredith Levinson of CIO.com: How To Be A Top Project Manager. Meredith enumerates some of the attributes that the best project managers share. The article is short and worth a quick read.
The money quote is:
“The more experienced project managers understand that if you don’t get the people side of project management, it doesn’t matter how good your methodology or your tools are,” says Kondo. “If you’re not managing your users, sponsor or stakeholders, you could deliver on budget, but you might not meet their needs, and they’ll say they’re not satisfied.”
This is at the heart of the SharedPlan approach to project management. We believe and our tools reflect the notion that broad communication amongst participants and sponsors is critical to the success of any project.
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SharedPlan Software, Inc delivers a suite of project planning and management tools for Mac OS X, Windows, and the web. This flexibility gives you unmatched power in meeting the changing requirements of your projects.
