proach to documenting multiproject information, as discussed below. A few programs allow simultaneous access by several users in a network and can cover the needs of single and multiproject planning in the same system. More and more of the single user systems simulate this capability by connecting to an external data base using ODBC (open data base connectivity) or SQL (Structured query language).
Because all activities of a project may not be well represented in a network plan, the project manager needs additional software tools to list and track those. Standard data base or spreadsheet software is usually suitable. Modern software solutions integrate data bases, network systems and communication tools into one user-friendly surface. A recent example is PAVONE GroupProject based on Lotus Notes. However, specific recommendations would be soon antiquated because of the rapid development of new software.
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Multiproject Planning Systems
The different functional departments in an organization need an overview of their ongoing and planned activities to track and schedule resources.
