Project Management Tool that Runs on Ajax

Project management is a big responsibility especially if in a structured business setting. You’re practically part of a bigger plan that needs to run smoothly. Even though it looks easy from the outside, getting things done on time and with the required standard requires more than just pressure. It requires skills, patience and proper tools to make these things happen the company has specified it to happen.

If the company expands globally, the need for a project management program that can cater to multiple office applications is needed. With a simple internet connection, project management could expand across countries and work with them in real time. Heeding this need is the company called Vertabase.

This US-based company released a program called Vertabase 4. The software is used by project managers to assign and monitor tasks in real time. As the CEO of the company, Mark Phillips describes the product, “By operating with standard and emerging software applications, Vertabase 4 makes it easy for people to use powerful project management tools.

People can track, manage and collaborate on projects regardless of their technical background. Vertabase 4 marries top-rated project management with tools people already use to create productivity gains for enterprises without burdening end-users.” This product promises to be user friendly as to all its users.

Vertabase, has created this program using Adobe’s ColdFusion, Flash Video, Ajax and JavaScript. Using these platforms, Vertabase will be able to get things done easier since they can be immediately understood by any user, the main target of this product. Customers will be able to install these products easily in their server either they are using Microsoft’s IIS or Apache on Windows.

It can also run in the most popular web browsers (Firefox, Explorer and Safari) and works perfectly in Windows and Mac OS. The best feature of this product is its ability to integrate various documents. Documents coming from Adobe, Microsoft and Google can easily be integrated without any problems. Project managers will be able to export their Google Spreadsheets into Microsoft’s Excel or vice Versa. Tasks could also be exported from Outlook to Google Calendar.

After all the management has been done, project managers will able to export the reports to PDF. These files could also be shared in real time through Acrobat Connect. The company is an Adobe Solutions Partner. As Adobe strives to level with Microsoft in providing solutions to consumers and enterprise world, they have partnered with companies that are both promising and productive right from the start.

For Vertabase 4, using Ajax, Flash and JavaScript makes interaction easier. Anyone who has a small background with computers will be able to understand the interface and implement the product.

This product is a dream come true for most managers since, project management is not all about technology but it’s definitely a plus if a manager will be able to implement the program easier and faster. The important part, which is online collaboration, sets Ajax in a newer ground as everyone will be able to participate to create good documents and better programs.