All questions and answers about Clarity PPM at a glance!

On this page, you will find all the questions you may have about Clarity PPM when implementing a PPM solution.

General information

In which areas of a company can Clarity PPM be used effectively for project management?
Project management systems such as Clarity PPM can be used in the following areas: IT, product development, organization, and strategic planning. In addition, they can be used in all areas of a company that carry out projects.

In which industries can Clarity PPM project management software be used effectively?
Clarity PPM can be used in the following industries: automotive, banking, bio/chemical industry, energy suppliers, manufacturing, retail, IT, logistics, software development, telecommunications, and insurance. In addition, there are specialized project management systems for construction projects or the development of medicines or food, for example.

At what company size does project management software such as Clarity PPM become cost-effective?
Whether project management software is cost-effective depends less on the size of the company and more on the number of employees/users who will be using the software. Simpler project management software is useful for companies with around 20 users or more. Clarity PPM is useful and recommended for companies with around 100 users or more.

Which processes and functions can be covered with a modern project and portfolio management solution such as Clarity PPM?
The following processes can typically be covered:
•    Idea management
•    Requests and project proposals
•    Project approval processes
•    Project management (classical, agile, and hybrid)
• Resource management
• Program management
• Project portfolio management
• Risk management
• Cost planning and cost controlling
• Workflows
• Collaboration
• Document management
• Reporting

What are the advantages of using project management software Clarity PPM?
Using Clarity PPM increases the efficiency and effectiveness of project- or innovation-oriented business areas. Projects are planned better and more precisely, executed faster, and achieve better results. Existing and available resources (employees and tools) are better deployed and utilized. Workflows accelerate and (partially) automate processes. With the central database, all data is available consistently and in a timely manner. Sources of error are reduced. In addition, transparency for employees and management is increased. Employee satisfaction is also increased because a modern and adequate working environment is available.

What is the best way to choose PM software?
The best approach is to follow these steps:

1.) Determine the requirements for PM software in your company.
2.) Create a list of requirements.
3.) Select approximately 10 PM software providers that are fundamentally suitable. Special databases or studies (e.g., Gartner) can help with this.
4.) Obtain quotes from the 10 providers. These providers can be the software manufacturers or certified partners. For example, Contec-X GmbH is a certified partner for Clarity PPM from the manufacturer Broadcom and for ServiceNow SPM from the manufacturer ServiceNow.
5.) Rank the providers and invite the 3 best providers to give a presentation.
6.) Determine the best provider, finalize negotiations, and award the contract.

What is the best way to implement Clarity PPM How can you implement a project management software solution that is tailored to your company's needs?
We recommend the following for implementing Clarity PPM and realizing a solution:

1.) Select a competent IT service provider as an external implementation partner (such as Contec-X). The implementation partner should have extensive and long-standing experience in introducing project management software.
2.) Establish a project team in which all affected user groups and departments are represented.
3.) Realization of configurations and adaptations of the standard software according to requirements
4.) Integration and interfaces to other systems
5.) Entry of test data and training of all users
6.) Transfer of real data from the legacy system
7.) Go-live planning and go-live
8.) Subsequent optimizations

Contec-X has over 20 years of comprehensive experience and offers, for example, a standardized quick-start package for the introduction of Clarity PPM or ServiceNow SPM project and portfolio management software for fast and cost-efficient implementation.

How much does a modern and integrated project and portfolio management software solution such as Clarity PPM cost?
The best way to express the cost of such a solution is in terms of cost per month and per user. Calculated over five years, the costs range from approximately €15 to €80 per month per user, depending on the requirements and scope of the solution. The following cost categories are included: software costs (typically subscription fees), costs for hosting or SaaS, training, implementation, and support.

What is the return on investment (ROI) for a modern project management software solution such as Clarity PPM?
According to a study by IDC, the typical use of a project management software solution for 100-200 users over 5 years results in a return on investment (ROI) of 557%.