Summary
Sciforma, previously named PSNext, is an enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software developed by Sciforma Corporation.[1] Sciforma Corporation is an American software company based in San Jose, California. It is a Java web based cross-platform solution. It provides integration of portfolio, project, resource and document management[2] and is completely configurable.[3] The current software version is Sciforma 7.1.[4] This version adds Single sign-on and an HTML5 interface enabling access from mobile devices or thin clients.[5]
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| Developer(s) | Sciforma |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 7.1
/ 2019 |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Project management software |
| License | Proprietary EULA |
| Website | www.sciforma.com |
It runs on a Tomcat, WAS, Weblogic or JBoss application server with a PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 or Oracle database.[6]
Sciforma has offices in France, Germany, UK, Australia and Japan and distributors in several other countries. The software is available in 7 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Hebrew and Polish.[7]
PSNext, first released in 2004, is the successor of Project Scheduler, developed by Sciforma since 1982.[8]
Clients from different industries use Sciforma such as Societe de Transport de Montreal,[9] Netgear,[10] Boeing and Zodiac Aerospace.
Features and Methodologies edit
Features of Sciforma include:
- Project Management
- Portfolio Management
- Resource Management
- Cost Management
- Risk Management
- Document Management
- Time Reporting
- Capacity Planning
- Demand Management
- Program Management
- Work Management
Some of the methodologies included in Sciforma are: PMBOK, CCPM, Agile, Phase-Gate and PRINCE2.[11]
Chronology of Versions edit
- January 2018 - Sciforma 7.1
- March 2015 - Sciforma 7.0
- September 2013 - Sciforma 6.0
- June 2012 - Sciforma 5.0
- September 2011 - Sciforma 4.0
- January 2009 - PSNext 3.0
- June 2006 - PSNext 2.0
- March 2004 - PSNext 1.0
Reports from Analyst Firms edit
In 2009 [12] and 2010,[13] Sciforma was rated as a “visionary” by Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management.
In 2012, Sciforma received “Positive Rating” from Gartner in the MarketScope for Project and Portfolio Management Applications.[14]
The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Sciforma as an” innovator” [15] and designated them for their “Value Award” in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Vendor Landscape for 2014.[16]
In 2015, Sciforma received “Challengers Rating” from Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management Software Applications, Worldwide.[17]
References edit
- ^ Sciforma. "Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA".
- ^ "Sciforma Corporation-PSNext". www.gantthead.com. Archived from the original on 2009-08-02.
- ^ "Sciforma Reveals Version 7".
- ^ Sciforma. "Features Overview - Sciforma Project Management Software-Sciforma-USA".
- ^ "Sciforma 6.0 Brings HTML5 Architecture".
- ^ Sciforma System Requirements Archived 2011-09-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Sciforma. "Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA".
- ^ Sciforma. "About Sciforma - Innovative project and portfolio management software-Sciforma-USA".[dead link]
- ^ Reuters[dead link]
- ^ [1] Reuters]
- ^ "Sciforma Project and Portfolio Management Software - Project Management Best Software".
- ^ "Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management".
- ^ Gartner- Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management 2010.
- ^ Reuters- Sciforma 4.0 Software Earns "Positive" Rating by Leading Analyst Firm.[dead link]
- ^ "Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management".
- ^ "Sciforma Receives Value Award From the Info-Tech Research Group".
- ^ "Gartner Reprint".
External links edit
- Sciforma official site
- Gartner analysis (2006)
- PMI Belgium review
- Gartner PPM Magic Quadrant (2009)
- BARC Project Management Study