Software:Sciforma

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Short description: Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software
Sciforma
Sciforma logo.jpg
Developer(s)Sciforma
Stable release
7.1 / 2019
Operating systemCross-platform
TypeProject management software
LicenseProprietary EULA
Websitewww.sciforma.com

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]

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

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

  • 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

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

  1. ↑ Sciforma. "Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA". http://www.sciforma.com. 
  2. ↑ "Sciforma Corporation-PSNext". http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm#Options. 
  3. ↑ "Sciforma Reveals Version 7". https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sciforma-reveals-version-7-160000398.html. 
  4. ↑ Sciforma. "Features Overview - Sciforma Project Management Software-Sciforma-USA". http://www.sciforma.com/product/project_portfolio_management_overview. 
  5. ↑ "Sciforma 6.0 Brings HTML5 Architecture". http://www.html5report.com/topics/html5/articles/369902-sciforma-60-brings-html5-architecture.htm. 
  6. ↑ Sciforma System Requirements
  7. ↑ Sciforma. "Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA". http://www.sciforma.com. 
  8. ↑ Sciforma. "About Sciforma - Innovative project and portfolio management software-Sciforma-USA". http://www.sciforma.com/en-us/page?id=229. [|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  9. ↑ Reuters[|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  10. ↑ [1] Reuters]
  11. ↑ "Sciforma Project and Portfolio Management Software - Project Management Best Software". http://projectmanagementbestsoftware.com/online/sciforma-project-and-portfolio-management-software/. 
  12. ↑ "Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management". https://www.gartner.com/doc/1001814/magic-quadrant-it-project-portfolio. 
  13. ↑ Gartner- Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management 2010.
  14. ↑ Reuters- Sciforma 4.0 Software Earns "Positive" Rating by Leading Analyst Firm.[|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
  15. ↑ "Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management". http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/vendor-landscape-enterprise-project-portfolio-management. 
  16. ↑ "Sciforma Receives Value Award From the Info-Tech Research Group". https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sciforma-receives-value-award-tech-150000843.html. 
  17. ↑ "Gartner Reprint". http://www.gartner.com/technology/reprints.do?id=1-2GASEM4&ct=150522&st=sb. 

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