List of Project Management Software
Project management software describes many types of software used by management to aid in their duties. Examples include cost and budgeting programs, collaborative interface software, and resource allocation and scheduling spreadsheets. Project management software is typically desktop-based programing, meaning the programs are downloaded and run on a single desktop, though some program interfaces are web-based, meaning they are logged into, accessed on the Internet, and do not need to be individually downloaded to each specific desktop. There are numerous offerings in the product management software industry, but some are more well-known.
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Basecamp Software
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Basecamp is web-based project management software that offers a to-do list, a host of informational text documents, the ability to share files and the ability to track time. Along with those features, Bascamp also offers a messaging system, giving managers the ability to directly contact and critique employees using the web-based communication features. There are many different levels of Basecamp software. The basic package runs at around $25 a month, while the max package runs about $149 for monthly access.
Lotus Software
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Offering users a real-time team collaboration feature, Lotus is able to bring business interfacing to the next level, enabling users to host a virtual meeting with any desired employees, wherever they may be. Along with its real-time features, Lotus also offers users a well-unified mail, calendar and scheduling system, helping managers keeps track of all three aspects under one "roof." Also hosting a mobile access feature, Lotus brings management to the top level of simplicity, enabling users to work on, and view, enterprise information from their mobile device.
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MMPM (Method123 Project Management Methodology)
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MMPM is a software company that specializes in project management and managerial assistance software. This program is unique because of the easily accessible, open user license option that allows purchasers to obtain multiple licenses at much lower rates than if they were to buy individual licenses for each individual software application. For example, as opposed to costing roughly $400 for a single license of a program, users may buy the licensing rights for 20 years at about $1,400, a much lower group rate. Along with it's fair licensing policy, MMPM project management software also offers a sizing matrix, allowing managers to scale the system up, or down, depending on their specific project size needs. This makes the software viable for people with vastly differing requirements.
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