Project management for information technology

Project management for information technology (PM for IT) helps plan and coordinate the implementation of IT projects. PM for IT is the discipline and art of planning, organizing and managing IT resources and systems to achieve the successful completion of specific goals and objectives of IT projects. Often this discipline is applied to implementation of software development projects and programs. PM for shareware development and maintenance allows planning project phases and defining budgets and costs while following requirements of end users.

 One of the major features consists in providing project staff with a unique platform to successfully implement IT projects. The idea is that project teams can use almost any computer or mobile device to do their tasks and follow project plans. Team members get convenience and flexibility because they can use their desktop computers and laptops ( for Linux and Mac) as well as pocket computers and mobile phones ( for Blackberry and iPad) to focus on project tasks, review status updates, and communicate with colleagues. Even remote workers participating in IT projects are able to easily collaborate with each other through web-based applications (project management for Google apps’ users) and online conferencing software.

Agile project methodologies can be successfully implemented for planning and managing IT projects, because it will give users almost unlimited opportunities to collaborate and communicate in real-time mode.

VIP Task Manager is a great example of computer software for planning and management for Windows users. It is a client-server application that lets users collaborate with each other in real-time mode and share information through LAN and Internet connection. VIP Task Manager allows keeping all project data in one database. In some way, the software is similar to using MS SharePoint that builds effective Outlook’s users. VIP Task Manager uses a client-server technology that allows several users to connect to one and the same database simultaneously.

You can try this client-server technology to make sure that VIP Task Manager is a powerful software solution for project planning. IT projects can be successfully managed by using VIP Task Manager – the software features Task Tree view and Task List view which allow building project trees, breaking projects down into phases, creating to-do lists and templates, using checklists, and specifying tasks.