Easy Projects Explained

Easy Projects
Developer:	Logic Software
Platform:	Web platform, or Windows Server 2012 and later
Genre:	Project Management Software
License:	Software as a service, or commercial proprietary software

Easy Projects is a suite of project management software developed by Toronto-based Logic Software. As an example of web based project management software, Easy Projects is designed to enable online project management via a browser, rather than manual tracking or desktop software applications.^[1]

Platforms

Easy Projects was written in the ASP.NET programming language rather than ASP or PHP. The software runs in Windows and Mac environments.^[2] The software is normally implemented as online SaaS,^[3] or it can be implemented as a self-hosted solution.^[4]

Features

Easy Projects provides functionality common to software designed for Project Management and Collaboration including configurable Dashboards, Integrated Reporting, Message boards, issue and request tracking, statistics, email notifications,^[5] and Gantt charts.^[6] Easy Projects is rated as the "more advanced" offering in Logic Software's multi-product Project Management software portfolio.^[7]

An add-in to synchronise Outlook data with Easy Projects accounts is available.

History

Easy Projects software was developed and copyrighted by 2003^[8] and was originally released in 2004.

Users

Known users of Easy Projects include the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Nuclear DNA and Mitochondrial DNA Units, who use the software to manage resource allocation, centralize program management, track Forensic Examiners’ spend, assign and define tasks and track the progress of individual projects.^[9]

Reviews

Easy Projects has been reviewed by publications ranging from PM Network Magazine^[10] to online venues like VentureBeat, GigaOM, Freelance Weekly^[11] and Web-Based Software.^[12]

Further reading

• News: Logic Software Launches Easy Projects .Net 3.11. . https://web.archive.org/web/20181116072131/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-132525297.html. dead. November 16, 2018. GUI Program News (Worldwide Videotex) . June 1, 2005. 16. 6. 4 August 2012.
• News: Bytes / Notes From Colorado's High-Tech Sector . Ashley Acton . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006135206/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-137622360.html . dead . October 6, 2014 . . October 17, 2005 . 4 August 2012.
• News: CMP's Dr. Dobb's Announces Finalists for the 18th Annual Jolt Product Excellence Awards . https://web.archive.org/web/20140925185942/http://www.linux-mag.com/id/4729/ . usurped . September 25, 2014 . . January 7, 2008 . 4 August 2012.
• News: Custom Forms Added in Easy Projects Version 8.2 . Project Management Planet . June 25, 2012 . 4 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212935/http://www.projectmanagementplanet.com/custom-forms-added-in-easy-projects-version-8-2/ . 3 March 2016 . dead .

Notes and References

1. Web site: SME Agency Article . 5 Jul 2012.
2. Web site: Venturebeat Article. 9 Jul 2012. https://archive.today/20130205115032/http://product-management-software.venturebeat.com/compare/11-36/EasyProjects-net-vs-Daptiv-PPM. 5 February 2013. dead.
3. Web site: isoftwarereviews . 10 Jul 2012.
4. Web site: Gigaom Article . 9 Jun 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120603123828/http://gigaom.com/collaboration/easyprojects-net-does-it-live-up-to-its-name/ . 3 June 2012 . dead .
5. Web site: Killer Startups Article . 7 Jul 2012.
6. News: CBSNews . 26 Jul 2012 . CBS News.
7. Web site: Techvibes. 4 Aug 2012.
8. Web site: Easy Projects Copyright . 9 Jul 2012.
9. Web site: FBI Forensic DNA Labs . 26 . 9 Jul 2012.
10. PM Network Magazine May 2009 Edition
11. Web site: freelanceweekly . 9 Jul 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110828162931/http://freelanceweekly.com/2009/04/08/easy-projects-ace-project-and-online-project-management-software-who-came-out-on-top/ . 28 August 2011 . dead .
12. Web site: WBS Article. 7 Jul 2012.