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An Overview of The Most Common EVMS Cost Engines

By Lia Briggs, PMP on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, Recent Articles

Keeping projects on track and within budget is crucial for any organization. Earned Value Management (EVM) is a proven method that helps you stay on top of your project's scope, schedule, and costs. However, crunching numbers and generating reports manually can be time-consuming and prone to errors. That's where Earned Value Management (EVM) software comes in. These tools automate tedious tasks and provide the insights you need to make informed decisions.

In this article, we'll explore some of the most popular EVM software options that we typically see when working with our clients. We will also break down some key features to help you begin your search for the right tool for your organization.

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Project Management Scholarship Winning Essay Article 3 of 3

By Pinnacle Management Systems, Inc. on Monday, April 29, 2024

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Recent Articles

Thank you to all of the students who submitted essays for our 2023/2024 Project Management Scholarship. The topic this year was

"How do you think artificial intelligence will best benefit the project management industry in the next 5 years? What risks do you see with artificial intelligence for project management?"

Congratulations to our 3 winners, whose essays we are excited to showcase in a three-part article series. Third up is Aiden McMahon. Please enjoy Aiden's essay below.

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Project Management Scholarship Winning Essay Article 2 of 3

By Pinnacle Management Systems, Inc. on Monday, April 22, 2024

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Recent Articles

Thank you to all of the students who submitted essays for our 2023/2024 Project Management Scholarship. The topic this year was

"How do you think artificial intelligence will best benefit the project management industry in the next 5 years? What risks do you see with artificial intelligence for project management?"

Congratulations to our 3 winners, whose essays we are excited to showcase in a three-part article series. Second up is Alexandra Rivera. Please enjoy Alexandra's essay below.

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Project Management Scholarship Winning Essay Article 1 of 3

By Pinnacle Management Systems, Inc. on Monday, April 15, 2024

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Recent Articles

Thank you to all of the students who submitted essays for our 2023/2024 Project Management Scholarship. The topic this year was

"How do you think artificial intelligence will best benefit the project management industry in the next 5 years? What risks do you see with artificial intelligence for project management?"

Congratulations to our 3 winners, whose essays we are excited to showcase in a three-part article series. First up is Arjun Ramesh. Please enjoy Arjun's essay below.

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Thoughts on the NDAA 2024 EVMS Changes

By Michael Breuker on Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Government & Public Sector, forProject Technology, Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Recent Articles

 

If you work program management on US defense contracts and have been following the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2024, you may have noticed some modifications to Earned Value Management System (EVMS) requirements that were added to section 827 of H.R. 2670, signed by President Biden on December 22, 2023.
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Earned Value Management for GSA OASIS Plus

By External Contributor on Friday, July 7, 2023

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Recent Articles

This article was originally published on the Unanet website on 05/11/2023. It has been re-published with permission.

Are you preparing to respond to the GSA OASIS+ RFP? You may have noticed references to an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) at multiple points throughout the package.  

While the government does not require an EVMS for a contract award, it may be necessary to execute some task orders. Organizations with an existing EVMS may have an advantage over those without one.

Read on to learn more about what an EVMS is, what you will need to have in place to sustain one, and EVMS requirements specific to the Oasis+ RFP.  

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Pinnacle Celebrates 30th Year in Business

By Pinnacle Management Systems, Inc. on Thursday, June 15, 2023

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Project Controls (EPC), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Training, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology, Healthcare, Finance & Insurance, Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Encore Analytics Empower, Recent Articles

 

We are incredibly excited to share the news that Pinnacle is marking a momentous occasion this year - our 30th anniversary.

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Pinnacle Welcomes Robert Jennings as IPM Practice Lead

By Sara Marks on Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Technology, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Training, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology, Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Encore Analytics Empower, Recent Articles

Warrenton, VA – June 5th, 2023 – Pinnacle Management Systems, Inc., a leader in program and project management consulting and training services, announced today that Robert Jennings will be joining the organization in the role of Practice Leader for its Integrated Program Management (IPM) services.  

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