New Microsoft Project Cloud Options

We noticed at PPM Works some recent changes to the licensing model for Project Online. For instance, Project Lite is now Project Online Essentials.  Project Pro for Office 365, Project Online with Project Pro Office 365, and Project Online have been retired. Note the 3 new licenses now available: [...]

Managing Projects in Project Pro vs. Project Online/PWA

Managing Projects in Project Pro vs. Project Online/PWA At PPM Works we often have both existing customers and potential customers ask for a tool comparison between Project Professional and the web-based editing capabilities of Project Web App (PWA). This helps determine the licenses needed for each role [...]

Project Summary Task

Project Summary Task   PPM Works delivers Project training sessions in addition to our consulting services. One thing we have noticed on many occasions is failing to display the Project Summary Task in Microsoft Project. The screenshot below is an example from an an enterprise template.   [...]

Turning Off the Online Status Next to a Resource Name

Turning Off the Online Status Next to a Resource Name One of the great new features in Project Professional 2013 and Project Professional 2016 is the online color coded status box that appears next to a resource name. I can hover over the name and start an [...]

Microsoft PPM Support Roles and Responsibilities

Microsoft PPM Support Roles and Responsibilities Understanding Microsoft PPM Support Roles and Responsibilities is critical to the success of any Project Online / Server solution. Organizations change. New business units onboard. New individuals are assigned PPM related roles. Here’s a summary of the Microsoft PPM Support Roles [...]