Step 2: Write a memo recommending a project management software solution based o

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Question

Step 2: Write a memo recommending a project management software solution based on the following case:

write a memo to the Chief Information Officer, Pat Winters, stating what project management software solution you would like the organization to purchase and implement.

Considerations

You may select whatever project management solution you want, but you will need to justify the selection. You need to compare/contrast at minimum two solutions and justify why you recommend one solution over the other. You may want to address the following in your memo:

Why implement your selected solution

Identify criteria used in making your recommendation

Rate your options

Justify your recommendation

Feel free to use any figures, tables, etc., to strengthen your analysis/recommendation and memo.

Memo formatting criteria:

Line Spacing: double spaced

Length: 2 to 3 pages

Explanation / Answer

Criterion used for recommendation:

Comparison- Active.collab versus Team work projects:

Criterion

Active.collab

Team work

Task Management

Team Collaboration

Time Tracking

Invoicing

Project Budgeting

Resource Management

Gantt-like Timeline

Kanban Board

Flexible Task Views

Advanced Reports

Self-Hosted

All Projects in One View/ Dashboard

Client Permissions/ Extranet

High level Enterprise Data security & support

Justification:

Recommending Active.collab program management software due to extreme convenience of self hoisting at office premises, enhanced data security and technical support level provided by the company. Plus advantage of Project budgeting and better dashboard user interface to manage more than 1 projects in a single view along with extranet facility and interface for client communication and relative works.