CS Odessa’s ConceptDraw Office assists managers by offering a single software solution covering all aspects of project management including:
This program allows for visual representation of information. It has views including a whiteboard, mind maps, and Gantt charts to assist project managers in this ability. The product line is both Windows and Macintosh friendly and includes:
- ConceptDraw Pro
- ConceptDraw MINDMAP
- ConceptDraw PROJECT
ConceptDraw Office is available to purchase for one user at $499 or for up to five users at $2230.
The key feature of ConceptDraw Office is the ability for visual representation of a project. The three programs (ConceptDraw PRO, ConceptDraw MINDMAP, and ConceptDraw PROJECT) work seamlessly together to allow full integration. Some of the more specific features of ConceptDraw Office include:
- Building a map from Gantt chart data
- Mind maps that allow for well-defined tasks
- Ability to utilize Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to define work
- Build team communications
- Email team members in the mind map format
- Receive reports in the form of a mind map
- Create an effective system of workflow visualization
- Use Brainstorm mode in ConceptDraw MINDMAP to help plan projects
- Supply additional information utilizing text notes
- Share information using MindManager, PDF, iCal, and Microsoft Office compatibility
- Download mind map slide shows to an iPod
- Track resources
- Manage the project's critical path
- Customize filters and columns for easy readability
- Utilize advanced drawing capabilities
- Take advantage of a multi-project workspace
- Sort tasks easily and efficiently
The availability of all these features and the easy to use visual format makes ConceptDraw Office a formidable competitor for the Microsoft Office Suite. This suite is excellent for companies with multiple or complex projects to manage.
CS Odessa supplies productivity tools that are cross-platform compatible. The company was founded in 1993. CS Odessa hosts the annual ConceptDraw World Conference every May. This conference is dedicated to ConceptDraw software and solutions. Other products created by CS Odessa include ConceptDraw WebWave (for creating professional diagrams and drawings on the internet) and ConceptDraw NetDagrammer (for network and system design).