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Many companies are managing an increasing number of projects in parallel, while still relying on status slides, Excel lists, and manual coordination. This costs time, makes decision-making more difficult, and prevents the Project Management Office from focusing on its core responsibilities: establishing standards, ensuring quality, and actively managing project portfolios. PMO software consolidates project data in one central place, makes resource bottlenecks visible, and creates a reliable foundation for project and portfolio decisions. In this article, you will learn which features matter, when PMO software is worthwhile, and how to get started successfully.

Anyone looking to select an ERP system for service providers should not start with checklists or feature tables. For agencies, IT service providers, and consulting firms, it’s not just the range of features that matters, but the integration of project management, resource planning, CRM, time tracking, and billing. This guide shows you how to approach the selection of an ERP system for service providers in a structured way, avoid common pitfalls, and find a solution in 9 steps that truly fits your processes.

When it comes to agile methods in software development, there’s one term you can’t avoid: Scrum. But what exactly is Scrum, and how does it demonstrate its strengths in software development? What roles and activities are part of Scrum? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this agile framework? You’ll find answers to all of these questions in this article. In addition, we provide insight into our own Scrum model, which we have continuously refined for the development of BCS. In doing so, we use BCS itself as our Scrum software—not only for sprint planning, but also for coordinating requirements, responsibilities, release goals, and processes across multiple teams.

Digitalization costs time, budget, energy, and organizational attention. Introducing new software, adapting processes, training employees. And yet, at some point, the questions inevitably arise: What does it actually deliver in the end? Can you prove that it was worth it? This is exactly where the concept of return on digital investment comes in. It describes the measurable value that digital initiatives actually create. Not just in euros, but also in terms of time savings, fewer errors, better planning, and faster decision-making.

Is IAPM certification really worth it – or are PMI, PRINCE2 or IPMA the better choice? Anyone looking to gain certification in project management soon finds themselves faced with precisely this question. But what exactly is the IAPM? The International Association of Project Managers (IAPM) takes a deliberately practical and method-neutral approach. But how does this approach compare to established certifications, and for whom is IAPM particularly worthwhile?

What remains of BCS when marketing claims are set aside and an experienced technical writer evaluates the software? The latest software review in projektmagazin provides a well-founded answer to exactly that question. In “BCS 26.1: Business Coordination for Project-Oriented Companies,” published on March 30, 2026, Dr. Mey Mark Meyer describes BCS as a solution for multi-project management with a focus on resources, finances, and related ERP functions.

A major success for Projektron GmbH: The research and consulting institute Great Place To Work® Germany has recognized our company in four different competition categories for 2026. In the industry-specific competition “Best Employers in ICT 2026,” we took first place for the first time.