IT Project Management & Related Resource Planning Software

Project management software is an incredibly useful tool. It makes sense then, that in the IT industry, project management and resource planning software are both commonly used. This article lists some of the more popular software programs available for IT project management and related resource planning.

MicroPlanner X-Pert is an IT Project Management software that also includes resource planning capabilities. This program allows for Gantt Charts, PERT Charts, WBS, Network Diagrams and more. MicroPlanner X-Pert is best used for critical path method planning. The program can handle up to 10,000 tasks. It is available for purchase for just under $4000 with a subscription to technical support available for just under $1,000. This program is recommended for large companies.

Easy Projects.Net is a program geared to the IT Project Management field. This program is web-based and bills itself as being easy to use, requiring no technical training. It allows users to create projects, create tasks, write on issues boards, collaborate with one another and send email notifications for updates. It also hosts time sheet information, estimation abilities and intricate resource allocation and planning tools. Easy Projects.NET has a fifteen day free trial. After the free trial is over, rates start at $110 for a single-user license and $39 a year for a single user. This program is ideal for smaller businesses and start-up IT companies.

VPMi Professional is an all in one PPM and Resource Management software. This software program allows users to track time, risks, roles, strategies and more. The program features extensive training videos to help new users become familiar with all of the features that this in depth software has to offer. Other features of VPMi professional include the ability to track issues, supply and demand and client feedback. This program is available by subscription for $10/per month/per user for team members and $30/per month/per user for project managers. This pricing makes it so that VPMi Professional is affordable for smaller IT companies.

Bugzilla is a useful program for IT Companies. This program tracks issues that come up during software development. The purpose of Bugzilla is to increase communication among team members when it comes to IT projects. It allows code changes to be tracked and patches to be shared among team members. Finally, Bugzilla assists with the quality assurance process. Bugzilla is open source software.

Finally, Artemis provides good project management solutions. This program, specifically aimed at IT project management professionals, is a web-based software application. Some of the features of Artemis include the ability to plan finances and investments, the ability to manage demand, the ability to integrate with Microsoft Project, and the ability to manage and allocate resources. Artemis is a popular program among large companies.