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Microsoft Planner vs. Project: 5 Key Differences in 2024

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

HOBOKEN, N.J., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new article by technology leader eMazzanti Technologies provides a comparison of two Microsoft offerings for project management: Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Project.

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  • NYC area Microsoft expert offers an overview of Microsoft Planner vs. Project: 5 key differences in 2024 to help business leaders find the right tool for their needs—in a new article from eMazzanti Technologies
    HOBOKEN, N.J., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new article by technology leader eMazzanti Technologies provides a comparison of two Microsoft offerings for project management: Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Project.
  • The decision between Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Project comes down to the specific needs of the project and team.
  • The informative article first discusses the new Microsoft Planner rolling out to Microsoft customers this spring.
  • Below are a few excerpts from the article, " Microsoft Planner vs. Project: 5 Key Differences in 2024 ."

POP Achieves a Remarkable 97% Project Success Rate with Kantata

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Kantata , the leading global supplier of purpose-built technology for professional services, proudly announces the significant milestone its client, POP, achieved.

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  • Kantata , the leading global supplier of purpose-built technology for professional services, proudly announces the significant milestone its client, POP, achieved.
  • Using the Kantata Professional Services Cloud, POP, a digital agency, has notably enhanced its project delivery efficiency, reaching a remarkable 97% success rate in delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • For more detailed insights into POP's success with Kantata, read the entire success story here .
  • This greater clarity has empowered project managers at POP to actively address and prevent delays or budget overruns in their projects.

Foresight and PTAG Announce Technology Partnership | Accelerate and de-risk major capital projects with AI

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foresight, developer of the leading AI-enabled platform for helping owners and contractors complete major construction projects on time and on budget, is excited to announce a new partnership with PTAG, the leading global capital program and project management services company. PTAG provides its clients with heavy industry experts and advisors to improve the management and success of their capital and major project programs. PTAG consultants will leverage Foresight's groundbreaking construction project management platform to unlock hidden value within their client's project schedules, providing significant savings and schedule improvements.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foresight, developer of the leading AI-enabled platform for helping owners and contractors complete major construction projects on time and on budget, is excited to announce a new partnership with PTAG, the leading global capital program and project management services company.
  • PTAG provides its clients with heavy industry experts and advisors to improve the management and success of their capital and major project programs.
  • "This new partnership between Foresight and PTAG will greatly benefit owners of major infrastructure projects who are looking for an innovative platform to accelerate schedules," said Igor Shifrin, Chief Executive Officer at Foresight.
  • "Many of our customers have been wondering how AI will affect capital projects," said Michael Dubreuil, Managing Partner at PTAG.

Foresight Announces Generative AI Helper | Accelerate and de-risk major capital projects with AI

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

LONDON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foresight, developer of the leading AI-enabled platform for helping owners and contractors complete major construction projects on time and on budget, is excited to announce the release of "Casey", our new generative AI based helper. Casey is an easy to use and secure approach to creating guidance for proactive project execution.

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  • Foresight, developer of the leading AI-enabled platform for helping owners and contractors complete major construction projects on time and on budget, is excited to announce the release of "Casey", our new generative AI based helper.
  • Casey is an easy to use and secure approach to creating guidance for proactive project execution.
  • LONDON, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foresight, developer of the leading AI-enabled platform for helping owners and contractors complete major construction projects on time and on budget, is excited to announce the release of "Casey", our new generative AI based helper.
  • "As a pioneer in applying AI, machine learning and natural language processing to major construction project schedules, we are proud to launch our next AI capability", said Igor Shifrin, Chief Executive Officer at Foresight.

Survey: Construction Execs Mark Legacy Scheduling Tools And Hiring as Top Concerns Amid Record Industry Growth

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

As the market continues to grow, 89% of construction executives are prioritizing investments in planning tools.

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  • As the market continues to grow, 89% of construction executives are prioritizing investments in planning tools.
  • Top Hiring Challenge: A full 37% of respondents cite difficulties finding people with sufficient construction scheduling and planning experience.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The construction industry is seeing historic growth but legacy tools and hiring difficulties are the top concerns for industry professionals according to a recent independent study commissioned by Planera , a visual scheduling and planning solution helping construction companies build, analyze, and optimize project schedules to increase profitability.
  • The survey included responses from more than 200 construction industry leaders in the United States who directly manage construction planning efforts in their daily roles.

Gearbox Capital Leads a Recapitalization of Office Timeline

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Gearbox Capital, LLC (“GearBox”) today announced that it has led a growth recapitalization of Office Timeline, Inc. (“Office Timeline”).

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  • Gearbox Capital, LLC (“GearBox”) today announced that it has led a growth recapitalization of Office Timeline, Inc. (“Office Timeline”).
  • Office Timeline’s Co-Founders Tim Stumbles and Eddy Malik will continue to retain a substantial ownership position in the Company.
  • With Gearbox’s support, Office Timeline aims to significantly expand its solution set, accelerate its go-to-market efforts in both existing and new markets and pursue partnerships and strategic acquisitions.
  • “I feel so fortunate to have Gearbox on board as we enter this new phase of growth,” said Tim Stumbles, CEO of Office Timeline.

SIMPLILEARN AND UT AUSTIN COLLABORATE FOR A BOOT CAMP IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, the world's #1 online boot camp for digital skills training, collaborated with The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin for a boot camp in Project Management .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, the world's #1 online boot camp for digital skills training, collaborated with The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin for a boot camp in Project Management .
  • The boot camp will be launched in the US market and covers strategizing and management of project, program, risk, quality, and complexity; customer-centric digital transformation; PMO implementation; Agile; and Scrum skills.
  • The boot camp has a duration of 6 months and comprises four courses: a PMP certification course, Agile Scrum Master, Microsoft Project, and Implementing PMO.
  • We are pleased to have teamed with one of the most prestigious universities in the US, UT Austin, to offer the boot camp in Project Management.

SIMPLILEARN AND UT AUSTIN COLLABORATE FOR A BOOT CAMP IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, the world's #1 online boot camp for digital skills training, collaborated with The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin for a boot camp in Project Management .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simplilearn, the world's #1 online boot camp for digital skills training, collaborated with The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin for a boot camp in Project Management .
  • The boot camp will be launched in the US market and covers strategizing and management of project, program, risk, quality, and complexity; customer-centric digital transformation; PMO implementation; Agile; and Scrum skills.
  • The boot camp has a duration of 6 months and comprises four courses: a PMP certification course, Agile Scrum Master, Microsoft Project, and Implementing PMO.
  • We are pleased to have teamed with one of the most prestigious universities in the US, UT Austin, to offer the boot camp in Project Management.

New CompTIA Project+ certification exam validates a range of high-demand project management skills

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High-demand project management skills sought by employers are emphasized in the latest CompTIA Project+ certification exam released today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High-demand project management skills sought by employers are emphasized in the latest CompTIA Project+ certification exam released today by CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
  • CompTIA Project+ covers essential project management concepts beyond the scope of just one methodology or framework.
  • The new CompTIA Project+ exam validates a broad set of skills required to effectively manage a project from start to finish.
  • One-third of the content on the new CompTIA Project+ exam focuses on project management concepts and methodologies.

Microsoft unveils new research and technology to bridge the disconnect between leaders and employees so companies can thrive amid economic uncertainty

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, Microsoft Corp. released a Work Trend Index Pulse report, "Hybrid Work Is Just Work. Are We Doing It Wrong?" The company also announced new capabilities in Microsoft Viva, its employee experience platform, designed to help empower and energize employees in a time of economic uncertainty.

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  • The company also announced new capabilities in Microsoft Viva, its employee experience platform, designed to help empower and energize employees in a time of economic uncertainty.
  • The data makes clear that hybrid work has created a growing disconnect between employees and leaders.
  • "Thriving employees are what will give organizations a competitive advantage in today's dynamic economic environment," said Satya Nadella, chairman and CEO, Microsoft.
  • "Today, we're announcing new innovations across our employee experience platform Microsoft Viva to help leaders end productivity paranoia, rebuild social capital, and re-recruit and re-energize their employees."