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Review: eStudio



Same-Page.com offers eStudio a virtual office environment for dispersed work groups. Within an eStudio there are multiple features that help users collaborate online. The TaskTracker features provides a complete project management solution within the eStudio complex.

How does the TaskTracker project management module in eStudio help reaching "the 7 goals"?

1. Improve project reporting and tracking

eStudio offers three ways of tracking and reporting a project. The GANTT chart system for a visual representation of a tasks in a project, Supervisor Reports provide html reports that filters tasks by task status, by responsible user, and by milestone. A Work Log report that keeps track of time spent on each task.

2. Improve estimating and scheduling

The TaskView includes the SEA (schedule, estimate, active) GANTT chart that provides a snaphot view of the estimated completion for each tasks in a project based upon it's current percentile complete. Project scheduling can be enhanced by utilizing Calendar filter system to view all tasks and a Work Log report that keeps track of time spent on each task.

3. Reduce cost or speed process up by automating workflows

eStudio TaskTracker provides managers with a methodolgy for replicating "Cloning" a project or a sub-project. This feature insures a fast start to subsequent projects. Users are offered several ways of inputting their efforts: register time, percentile complete and status change.

4. Improve resource assignments

The Supervisor Reports allow management to drill down to see how a particular user or resource is fairing on tasks.

5. Improve project communication

eStudio provides email notification options for all newly created tasks, dependent tasks, critical tasks, completed tasks. These messages may be sent to each affected user or project manager. TaskTracker has a complete Issue Management system for communicating and tracking problems related to tasks and to projects. Frequently used for bug tracking the TaskTracker Issue Management system allows users to upload 3 files related to a problem.

6. Improve project team collaboration

eStudio's TaskTracker module provides a central location (usually online) with discrete, secure access by users. Each user has an independent view of his tasks, files, and scheduled activities. Other integrated collaboration tools available at no charge in an eStudio include a live chat module, discussion boards and polling software.

7. Improve overall project process

Same-Page.com eStudio is designed to allowed dispersed workgroups to manage projects, schedules and documents online. We provide free browser based training and online flash tutorials to insure that users get on the same page. Online project management software can make the difference in is your project's successful completion and your bottom line profits.

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