Sciforma

{{Short description|Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software}}

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{{Infobox software

| logo = Sciforma logo.jpg

| name = Sciforma

| developer = Sciforma

| latest_release_version = 7.1

| latest_release_date = 2019

| operating_system = Cross-platform

| genre = Project management software

| license = Proprietary EULA

| website = [http://www.sciforma.com www.sciforma.com]

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Sciforma, previously named PSNext, is an enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software developed by Sciforma Corporation.{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com|title=Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA|last=Sciforma|publisher=}} 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{{cite web |url=http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm#Options |title= Sciforma Corporation-PSNext|website=www.gantthead.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802011837/http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm |archive-date=2009-08-02}} and is completely configurable.{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sciforma-reveals-version-7-160000398.html|title=Sciforma Reveals Version 7|publisher=}} The current software version is Sciforma 7.1.{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com/product/project_portfolio_management_overview|title=Features Overview - Sciforma Project Management Software-Sciforma-USA|last=Sciforma|publisher=}} This version adds Single sign-on and an HTML5 interface enabling access from mobile devices or thin clients.{{cite web|url=http://www.html5report.com/topics/html5/articles/369902-sciforma-60-brings-html5-architecture.htm|title=Sciforma 6.0 Brings HTML5 Architecture|publisher=}}

It runs on a Tomcat, WAS, Weblogic or JBoss application server with a PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 or Oracle database.[http://www.sciforma.com/page?id=221 Sciforma System Requirements] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912212117/http://www.sciforma.com/page?id=221 |date=2011-09-12 }}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com|title=Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA|last=Sciforma|publisher=}}

PSNext, first released in 2004, is the successor of Project Scheduler, developed by Sciforma since 1982.{{cite web|url=http://www.sciforma.com/en-us/page?id=229|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091108085144/http://www.sciforma.com/en-us/page?id=229|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 8, 2009|title=About Sciforma - Innovative project and portfolio management software-Sciforma-USA|last=Sciforma|publisher=}}

Clients from different industries use Sciforma such as Societe de Transport de Montreal,[https://www.reuters.com/article/idUS185481+19-Jul-2011+MW20110719 Reuters]{{dead link|date=June 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Netgear,[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081711/http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUS217721+01-Feb-2012+MW20120201] Reuters] 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.{{cite web|url=http://projectmanagementbestsoftware.com/online/sciforma-project-and-portfolio-management-software/|title=Sciforma Project and Portfolio Management Software - Project Management Best Software|publisher=}}

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 {{cite web|url=https://www.gartner.com/doc/1001814/magic-quadrant-it-project-portfolio|title=Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management|publisher=}} and 2010,[http://static.ziftsolutions.com/files/8a7c9fef2e311891012e5893532f1f30.pdf Gartner- Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management 2010.] 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.[https://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/11/idUS162970+11-Jan-2012+MW20120111 Reuters- Sciforma 4.0 Software Earns "Positive" Rating by Leading Analyst Firm.]{{dead link|date=June 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Sciforma as an” innovator” {{cite web|url=http://www.infotech.com/research/ss/vendor-landscape-enterprise-project-portfolio-management|title=Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management|publisher=}} and designated them for their “Value Award” in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Vendor Landscape for 2014.{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sciforma-receives-value-award-tech-150000843.html|title=Sciforma Receives Value Award From the Info-Tech Research Group|publisher=}}

In 2015, Sciforma received “Challengers Rating” from Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management Software Applications, Worldwide.{{cite web|url=http://www.gartner.com/technology/reprints.do?id=1-2GASEM4&ct=150522&st=sb|title=Gartner Reprint|publisher=}}

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