Sciforma Explained

Sciforma
Developer:Sciforma
Latest Release Version:7.1
Latest Release Date:2019
Operating System:Cross-platform
Genre:Project management software
License:Proprietary EULA
Website:www.sciforma.com

Sciforma, previously named PSNext, is an enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software developed by Sciforma Corporation.[1] 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[2] and is completely configurable.[3] The current software version is Sciforma 7.1.[4] This version adds Single sign-on and an HTML5 interface enabling access from mobile devices or thin clients.[5]

It runs on a Tomcat, WAS, Weblogic or JBoss application server with a PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 or Oracle database.[6]

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.[7]

PSNext, first released in 2004, is the successor of Project Scheduler, developed by Sciforma since 1982.[8]

Clients from different industries use Sciforma such as Societe de Transport de Montreal,[9] Netgear,[10] Boeing and Zodiac Aerospace.

Features and Methodologies

Features of Sciforma include:

Some of the methodologies included in Sciforma are: PMBOK, CCPM, Agile, Phase-Gate and PRINCE2.[11]

Chronology of Versions

Reports from Analyst Firms

In 2009 [12] and 2010,[13] 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.[14]

The Info-Tech Research Group ranked Sciforma as an” innovator” [15] and designated them for their “Value Award” in their Enterprise Project Portfolio Management Vendor Landscape for 2014.[16]

In 2015, Sciforma received “Challengers Rating” from Gartner in the Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management Software Applications, Worldwide.[17]

References

  1. Web site: Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA. Sciforma.
  2. Web site: Sciforma Corporation-PSNext. www.gantthead.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20090802011837/http://www.gantthead.com/content/tools/140155.cfm . 2009-08-02.
  3. Web site: Sciforma Reveals Version 7.
  4. Web site: Features Overview - Sciforma Project Management Software-Sciforma-USA. Sciforma.
  5. Web site: Sciforma 6.0 Brings HTML5 Architecture.
  6. http://www.sciforma.com/page?id=221 Sciforma System Requirements
  7. Web site: Sciforma: Leading Project & Portfolio Management Software-Sciforma-USA. Sciforma.
  8. Web site: About Sciforma - Innovative project and portfolio management software-Sciforma-USA. Sciforma.
  9. https://www.reuters.com/article/idUS185481+19-Jul-2011+MW20110719 Reuters
  10. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081711/http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUS217721+01-Feb-2012+MW20120201
  11. Web site: Sciforma Project and Portfolio Management Software - Project Management Best Software.
  12. Web site: Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management.
  13. http://static.ziftsolutions.com/files/8a7c9fef2e311891012e5893532f1f30.pdf Gartner- Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management 2010.
  14. 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.
  15. Web site: Vendor Landscape: Enterprise Project Portfolio Management.
  16. Web site: Sciforma Receives Value Award From the Info-Tech Research Group.
  17. Web site: Gartner Reprint.

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