ValleySpeak ValleySpeak Project Server 3.0 – Hosted O n De ma nd Po rt f o lio M an ag e men t So f t war e
Introduction
Features & Benefits Features
Benefits
Browser based access to Microsoft Project files Project Managers can continue using Microsoft Project for Team Members while Team Members can access project status from any computer running any operating system, leading to dramatically lower costs than buying Microsoft Project licenses for each Team Member.
Features & Benefits
ValleySpeak Project Server provides a browser based viewer and access for your team to update your Microsoft Project schedules. ValleySpeak Project Server also includes collaborative tools such as Calendar Management, Timesheet Management, Issue Tracking, Risk Management, Document Management, Discussion Forums, Project Portfolio Dashboard and Integrated Project Reporting. The table below summarizes the benefits associated with using ValleySpeak project management server in conjunction with Microsoft Project.
Total change control for Project Managers
Only Team Members of your choice have privileges to be able to make changes to the project status details.
Uses Microsoft Project information schema for complete two way integration
There is no need to manually import or export data from your Microsoft Project files your team is always using the most current published version of the schedule.
Discussion forums
Collaborate with Team Members in a central place to capture and discuss important topics and decisions.
Calendar Management
Keep track of your project meeting schedules and task assignments using the built in calendar
Timesheet Management
Allow team members to report their work status on a daily basis and get it approved by the Reviewer/Project Manager.
Issue Tracking
Keep projects on track and make sure critical issues don’t fall through the cracks.
Risk Management
Reduce project execution risks by allowing Team Members to create and monitor risks.
Integrated Reporting
Get a clear view of project progress by generating several reports.
Rolesbased dashboard
Provide a quick overview of the project status to executives and Team Members.
Document Management
Increase project efficiency by effectively managing project repository of documents with features like document access control and document versioning.
No installation required
Team Members and Project Managers do not need to install any software to get up and running
Compatible with Microsoft Project 2007
Designed to work with Microsoft Project 2007 (both
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ValleySpeak Standard and Professional versions) on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista Works with all versions of Windows, MacOS, Linux and other operating systems that support standard browsers. (Internet Explorer 6 with SP1, Internet Explorer 7, Netscape 6+, Mozilla 5+, Firefox 1+)
Full crossplatform support allows Team Members in a heterogeneous environment to have full access to Microsoft Project schedules, project management and viewer capabilities.
Highly secure solution with builtin firewall and 128bit secure (HTTPS) browser access
Be assured that your project status details remain confidential within your team. Guard against attacks and security breaches. (Security comes Preconfigured and no Administrator intervention needed)
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