Nov 20, 2008
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VERTABASE 4.5 PRE-RELEASE, RELEASE OF TIMER 2.0 & SPEAKING AT MAX 2008
Its been a whirlwind week and I haven’t had a chance to blog about three other events that took place this week in the world of Vertabase. Here is a summary.
1. Vertabase Project Management Software -we publicly launched the pre-release version of Vertabase 4.5. Clients are already using it and raving. Here is a link to the full release notes (on the pre-release). Some significant changes are:
- New interface, new look and feel
- Resource Calendar view of projects, tasks, resources, etc. across calendar days and weeks
- Change request system with change logs
- Faster timesheet entry
- Enhanced MS Excel import for even faster template and schedule creation.
We launched the next version of the Vertabase site to go with it and a new Vertabase Video Learning Center.
2. Vertabase Timer -we launched Vertabase Timer 2.0 for tracking time on projects and tracking time on clients. More information is posted on the Timer site (and a new video about the Vertabase Timer). Significant new additions are:
- Elapsed time is shown for both now and all time on the item
- Tasks available in a drop-down or auto-suggests field
- More preferences -choose date format (European or US) and time format (24 hr/ 12 hr am, pm)
- Export to a server via a JSON post (so IT departments can collect data across the company from people using the Vertabase Timer)
3. I gave a presentation on Project and Time Management at Adobe MAX 2008 at the CF Unconference . The presentation should be posted here within the next couple of days.
The main theme was that you can generate great information on your projects and tasks by tracking your time (which can be a relatively painless habit to pick-up). This information becomes the basis for your estimates and a powerful tool to help you improve communication and expectations on your next project.
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