Top 10: Enterprise project management software

2018. Asana launched $19.99 Business tier to help managers handle multiple projects



Project management service Asana is introducing a new tier called Asana Business, tailored for enterprises that handle multiple projects. Priced at $19.95 per user per month, this offering is specifically designed to support teams with managers or executives overseeing numerous projects simultaneously, which can sometimes reach thousands within a single organization. Asana Business provides additional features to aid designated individuals in effectively managing and prioritizing their workload. This emphasis on executives and managers aligns with Asana's broader vision of its role within the spectrum of productivity tools used by businesses. Alongside efficient storage solutions like Dropbox or Box and communication platforms such as Slack, Workplace, and Teams, Asana aims to establish its place as a comprehensive tool for enhancing organizational productivity.


2018. Wrike integrates with Microsoft Teams


The project management tool for Office 365, Microsoft Planner, may not have gained significant popularity yet. As a result, integrating the team messenger Microsoft Teams with the well-known project management service Wrike makes perfect sense. This integration offers several benefits. Firstly, it enables companies to utilize single sign-on for user accounts, streamlining the authentication process for Office 365 and Wrike. Secondly, within any Teams chat, users can easily add a Wrike tab that provides access to the desired project, allowing them to interact with task lists and view timelines. Tasks can be shared with the Teams chat for discussions and collaborative efforts. Additionally, Teams chat enables automatic receipt of project notifications from Wrike. Establishing the connection between Wrike and Teams is a straightforward process, requiring just a few clicks within the Teams Store.

2018. Smartsheet got $1.9 billion valuation after IPO



Upon its debut in the public markets, online project management and crowdsourcing company Smartsheet witnessed a surge in its share prices. Smartsheet concluded at $19.50, representing a 30 percent increase from its initial price of $15, resulting in a market capitalization of $1.9 billion. Although the company recorded net losses in its financial statements, it exhibited robust revenue growth. In its IPO filings, Smartsheet disclosed a substantial user base of 3.6 million, including notable business clients such as Cisco and Starbucks. For the fiscal year 2018, the company generated $111.3 million in revenue. However, similar to many Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, Smartsheet is going public while reporting a loss.


2018. Zoho Projects gets enhanced Gantt chart


Zoho has introduced several enhancements to its project management application, Zoho Projects. These upgrades include an advanced Gantt chart that supports all four types of task dependencies, the ability to create custom views for tasks, and much more. The integration with Zoho People allows for the seamless incorporation of vacation or time-off details of team members into Projects, ensuring that tasks or bugs are not delayed when they are unavailable. Additionally, task and bug timers can now be paused and resumed, eliminating the need to restart from the beginning. The integration with Zoho Meeting enables users to conveniently initiate online team meetings by simply clicking "Meet Now" on the Task Details page, facilitating effective communication for clarification, problem-solving, or decision-making. It's worth noting that Zoho had previously launched another project management tool, Zoho Sprints, in October of the previous year.


2008. In Copper Project, Basecamp Has Some Competition

Copper Project is a recently launched web-based tool designed for project management and collaboration, allowing users to share projects, tasks, files, contacts, and events at any time and from anywhere. It offers teams the ability to create comprehensive project plans and track progress, while providing access to staff, clients, and subcontractors who can actively contribute to the project. Notable features of Copper Project include a user-friendly interface with drag-and-drop timelines, email alerts, and the option to import MS Project MFL files. Despite its simplicity, even individuals with basic project management knowledge can easily navigate the platform. Noteworthy clients of Copper Project include Coca Cola, Pennsylvania State University, OgilvyOne Worldwide, Ignition Interactive, and the Royal Surf Lifesaving Association. The tool is available as a hosted service or as a client-hosted download, with pricing plans ranging from $9 per month for personal use to $199 per month for enterprise licenses. Additionally, downloads are available at prices ranging from $499 to $2999. Although Copper Project may not compete with Basecamp in terms of attracting early adopters who previously used the free version of Basecamp, it presents a robust alternative as an enterprise project management solution.