Northern Gateway Alliance wins Primavera Global Excellence Award.
Press Release: Northern Gateway Alliance (Auckland, New Zealand) won a Primavera Global Excellence Award in the AEC Owner category for implementing an innovative integrated schedule and risk mitigation platform. Full details >>
Primavera wins Editors Choice Award.
Press release: Primavera wins Editor's Choice Award for collaborative, enterprise-level project management. Technology & Business Magazine. Full details >>
Primavera takes to the air with Christchurch International Airport.
Press Release:
Christchurch , Primavera has won the contract to implement a project collaboration, cost and contract management solution for a major project at Christchurch International Airport. Full details >>
Primavera Australia announces 1300 PRIMAV(1300 774628)
18 January 2006
Press Release:
Primavera Australia announced the launch of 1300 PRIMAV (774628) today, a designated technical support number that offers it's client lower call costs for technical support. "This is one of many customer focused initiatives that we are implementing to imporve the quality of our services" said Gordon Comins, Managing Director.
Strength through Partnership – Primavera & Simpl announce new business relationship
Press Release
Primavera, a global provider of project portfolio management solutions, and Simpl, a leading local New Zealand provider of complementary consulting and IT services, today announced a new partnership to represent Primavera products and related services throughout New Zealand. Full details >>
Primavera Australia has won the contract to implement
a scheduling and capacity planning solution for BlueScope Steel,
at its Port Kembla, NSW, site.
Press Release
The system will become a central platform to BlueScope Steel's Business Process Optimisation (BPO) project in Port Kembla, a project designed to improve maintenance efficiency. The project team consists of representatives from Primavera, Deloitte, Transfield Services and BlueScope Steel.
The Primavera solution at Port Kembla will ultimately replace a number of legacy applications inside BlueScope Steel, and will be managed by Transfield Services as part of the mechanical maintenance agreement, and will also be fully integrated with SAP. Full details >>
Union Switch & Signal Pty Ltd (US&S), a world
leader in the design of railway signaling, automation and control equipment,
has awarded Primavera the contract to implement a comprehensive project
management system.
Press Release
With specific focus on planning,
execution and control, the Primavera solution will help secure greater
visibility and accountability for project performance throughout US&S.
Primavera won the contract on the basis of its long tradition of ensuring it
understood
customers’ business needs and could therefore tailor a flexible, low risk and
cost-effective solution. Primavera’s global presence, closely aligned with a national network of
industry experienced
consultants across Australia , gave US&S the confidence needed to make
the right choice. Full details >>
Best - practice project management proves more valuable than a drop in the ocean for SA Water
Australian Project Manager, pg 24-25
By Milind Kumar, General Manager, Engineering and Projects Division, South Australian Water
In the last 12 months, South Australia Water has invested in a number of initiatives that will deliver best practice project management, including the setup of a centralised repository and introduction of the AIPM RegPM. “Perhaps the most exciting part of the project is the benefit of having a system that allows us to review, interpret and learn about the successes and pitfalls in all the projects we will and have undertaken. Based on this, standard templates will be developed, revolutionising the way we approach projects and ensuring we get the best result possible, every time.”
Monday 8th November
Reform Call for e Government Services
Canberra Times, page 19
By Steve Keys
This article provides an insight into the need for whole of government initiatives such as Centrelink and AUSTRAC. Steve Keys highlights that better interoperability between government departments will deliver better public services as well as the role that project based management needs to play in the whole of government reform agenda. "Increasingly, policies and programs are being driven by cross-government impacts in an environment where consumers are demanding coordinated services."
15th
October
Poor
PM practice leads to huge
failure rates
Computerworld
Siobhan
McBride
This
Article addresses the issue
poor project management practices
in the IT industry and provides
varied opinions on the causes
of IT project failure. The
different perspectives provide
astonishing insights into
what has become a key issue
in the IT industry today. “Primavera
director of business development
Steve Keys said failure can
mean a lot of things ranging
from time to cost and quality
of the end product
7th August
Canberra Newcomer Wins New Solutions Contract
Canberra Times, Page B12
Graham Cooke
The
article announces
the decision by the
National Museum of
Australia to award
Primavera the contract
to implement a project-based
management solution. "It provides us with a one-stop project management solution, including the potential to integrate our existing business applications" Adrian
Brocklehurst, CFO.
Image & Data Manager
Mission Critical Condition
Stuart Finlayson
This article focuses on the massive transformation under way inside the healthcare industry in Australia and how technology, including project management software, will play a crucial part in this evolution. "We welcome this initiative as a sign of joined up thinking at all levels of government.HealthConnect is an important, if not critical, project that deserves the proper application of project management culture, processes and technology; from design through to execution, delivery, implementation and benefits realisation" Steve Keys, Director.
Smart project management
Voice & Data
This article focuses on a case study of the ERG Group, and
its use of Primavera software to handle project tracking, planning,
time-keeping and resource and financial management. ".we have been
able to align the data and information flow of key business groups.[resulting
in] management decisions based on more accurate, consistent and timely
information.ERG is now in a position to improve profit margins through
strategic decisions such as acceptance of projects in accordance with
business goals" Mike Hunter, General Manager, ERG Group.
Planning Ahead Puts Profits in the Pipeline
Sydney Morning Herald, Page 5, Next Section
Philippa Yelland
The article focuses on a case study of Woodside Energy and
their use of Primavera solutions, integrated with SAP, to realise
business outcomes such as integrated planning, better data management,
cost containment and more consistent project execution. "The change
[to Primavera] spurred Woodside's geographical diversification .
because it allowed a more flexible, effective and cost-justifiable
project management process. Since then project planning has improved
dramatically" Frank Zalmstra, Planning and Cost Team Leader, Woodside.
Primavera Aims at Canberra
The Australian
Kelly Mills
This article covers Primavera's decision to target the federal govt. sector in Canberra . Primavera "is hoping to be an influencer,.to convince people that project management will give value to taxpayers" Dick Faris, CTO.
IT Contracting Regains Pulling Power
Computerworld
Julian Bajkowski
This article describes a resurgence in IT contracting, but also showing that organisations were getting smarter in managing outsourcing rather than just throwing money at a problem. "Businesses [need] an organisational commitment to a common project and resource management approach and should spend money on contractors more carefully, on the right projects and for the right reasons" Steve Keys, Director.
Quick Kill Cuts Cost of Failure
The Australian, Page 2 IT Business
Kelly Mills
The article focuses on an interview with Dick Faris, CTO, Primavera Systems addressing the reasons behind many IT project failures and the general trend towards better project management across IT. "The move towards project management in IT is being driven by governance, resource usage and cost savings" Dick Faris, CTO.
Managing Water Projects
Engineers Australia Magazine, General Edition, page 47
Paul Woolnough
The article focuses on a case study of SA Water and their
use of Primavera solutions. "Primavera . will help decision makers
at SA Water capture and analyse data gained from projects in a dynamic
way . the software provided good response times, simple web interface,
ease of use, and opportunity to tailor across business divisions,
and allow future cost management and cash flow forecasting decisions
to be made proactively" Milind Kumar, General Manager, SA Water,
Engineering & Projects Division.
29th March
Too Many Guts for Glory
Computerworld
Sandra Rossi
This article focuses on the importance of solid project-based management processes and tools to drive strong performance and effective organisational governance. ".the right project management tools can deliver budget improvements of up to 50% in resource utilisation and 90% in ROI" Steve Keys, Director. The article also describes Centrelink's use of Primavera software within its IT division.
The Changing Face of Project Management
Australian Information Week
Steve Keys
This by-lined article describes the rapid advances in project-based
management process and culture in Australia . For a copy of the
original bylined article please contact Matthew Comins at mcomins@primavera-aus.com
or visit the white paper section of this website.
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Too Many Projects? Try Portfolio Management
C-Level, Page 18
Josh Mehlman
The article outlines the key issues and tangible benefits of adopting a project portfolio management approach. It includes Primavera's checklist for managing IT costs through project portfolio management. "4 key benefits . cost containment . reporting and visibility . resource management . project execution" Steve Keys, Director.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Construction Projects
Power, Transmission & Distribution Magazine
Steve Keys
This by-lined article describes the 7 key project 'habits'
regularly used by successful construction companies. For a copy
of the original by-lined article please contact Matthew Comins at
mcomins@primavera-aus.com
or visit the white paper section of this website.
17th February
Centrelink Calls for Fresh Tools
The Australian, Page 30
James Riley, Kelly Mills
The article describes the IT Refresh program under way inside Centrelink and affirms Centrelink's commitment to use of Primavera software solutions to address project management needs. "Centrelink expects to benefit from the tool in areas of project management, the allocation of skills and resources, increased capabilities in executive support and linkage between different projects" Centrelink spokesperson.
25th February
Time Ripe for Primavera to Bloom
Canberra Times, Page 21
Graham Cooke
The article announces the opening of Primavera's Canberra office. It focuses on the relevance of project-based management to Federal Govt agencies and refers to Primavera's success inside Centrelink. "There is a big push in the Federal Govt for stronger governance, more accountability, better productivity and reduced costs - and this is just where we can help" Gordon Comins, Managing Director.
6th February
Six Sigma Comes To IT Targeting Perfection
Cio Magazine ( www.cio.com.au )
Tracy Mayor
This article outlines the cost savings identified by major corporations in adopting six sigma methodologies to handle their IT projects. ".. as Six Sigma gains ground for use in IT and other disciplines, some software providers are beginning to put Six Sigma tools and metrics in their project management, service management and statistical programs, including .. Primavera Systems."
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