EVM Systems are now being seen in Hosted or Mixed environments. Pinnacle has recently implemented an EVM solution with Microsoft Project on a client site and Deltek Cobra and Deltek wInsight hosted with a Secure Cloud Hosting partner. Our client also uses a hosted accounting system, Deltek GCS Premier.
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Microsoft Project and Deltek Cobra in a Hosted Environment
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Deltek PPM, Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM
What is Earned Value Management Contract Flow Down?
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology
One of changes from ANSI 748 A to ANSI 748 B is a new emphasis on the need for Earned Value Management requirements for Flow Down to subcontractors. While the requirement is there, no prescription regarding tools or techniques to accomplish this is outlined.
Department of Defense (DoD) EVM Requirements
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology
The current contract funding levels that require DoD EVM are outlined in the bullets below. This is a simplified description of the contract EVM requirements. A full explanation can be found here.
S920 Legislation Will Radically Alter the EVM Landscape
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Microsoft EPM, forProject Technology
Original post - October 05, 2009
A new Bill in Congress will radically alter the Earned Value Management landscape.
Migrating from Deltek MPM to Deltek Cobra
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Deltek PPM, Government & Public Sector
Deltek MPM has been one of the most successful applications for Earned Value Management. There are many MPM implementations across many industries. MPM has been marketed and implemented as a single-program, standalone system with little configuration or tailoring.
Pinnacle's Services for Deltek MPM
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Deltek PPM, Government & Public Sector
Deltek MPM is Deltek's cost engine for stand alone programs. Historically Deltek MPM has been implemented in a standalone mode, without direct integration with scheduling systems or financial systems. MPM typically has not been delivered with any integrated training or EVMS processes to support the various roles involved in Earned Value Management and Project Management.
A Brief Overview of Deltek CostPoint
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Deltek PPM, Government & Public Sector
Deltek CostPoint is a fully functioned Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution for mid-sized, project-oriented businesses. It includes software for Financial, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Purchasing, Regulatory Compliance and Business Performance.
The Most Common EVMS Scheduling Engines
Categories: Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction, Earned Value Management (EVM), Enterprise Project Controls (EPC), Integrated Program Management (IPM), Deltek PPM, Oracle Primavera, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Project Management (EPM)
The Scheduling Engine in an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) holds and is used to maintain the baseline and current schedule for the project. The project schedule is often used as the basis for estimating and forecasting the resources required for the project.
