These days, storing critical information is not just done on onsite servers, but in the – cloud! Well, I'm not referring literally to the clouds that you see on the sky, but to the term “cloud computing” which was originally linked to the concept of distributed computing in the 1990s. Today, cloud services have become so popular, because they're more secure than onsite servers. Here's a look at a few of the many astonishing features of one cloud-based project planning application, the oracle primavera cloud.
What's With the Oracle Primavera Cloud?
The oracle primavera cloud is defined as a complete cloud-based (or online) planning application that's accessible through a browser. Basically it's an online version of Primavera as compared with applications like Primavera Professional that one installs on his or her laptop or desktop computer.
Just try to imagine a browser-based version or cousin of Primavera Professional, but with extra features and more integration with other project management software or applications. One of the major differences here is that Oracle handles the storage, maintenance and configuration of your environment, so that you need not build or maintain servers, or fret about database housekeeping.
Easily Build Schedules and Allocate Resources
The oracle primavera cloud also shares the same scheduling capabilities and features as the online version of Primavera EPPM. Basically it's a browser-based window wherein you can build a schedule, add relationships and resources (as well as collaborate on updates with your project team).
Perform Risk Simulation and Schedule Risk Analysis
Anyone who is familiar with using Primavera Risk Analysis will probably notice that the standalone application hasn't had an official update since version 8.7.5. Well, it's because Oracle has moved the Schedule Risk Analysis and risk simulation tool to the oracle primavera cloud! Thus, cloud users can assign risks to tasks, run a schedule analysis, build schedules and even populate a risk register within a single application!
Lean Scheduling
As the construction sector continues to embrace and adhere to Lean Scheduling, Oracle now has a Lean Scheduling module that is available on both the Primavera Cloud and EPPM. Thus, those who use EPPM may have probably noticed that the “Tasks” tab within the Activities window and what's it for. Well, it actually lists the tasks from the Lean Scheduling module that are related with a particular activity.
Portfolio Management
The cloud has added more control and reporting capability to portfolio management, with the advent of the oracle primavera cloud. While this comes in many forms, the most useful are found on the ability to evaluate financial performance, prioritize projects, complete a what-if analysis and plan long-term.
Best of all, the Primavera Cloud comes with the ability to use two smart phone apps, Oracle Primavera Portfolios’ (IOS Only) and ‘Oracle Primavera Progress’ (IOS & Android). The first app provides portfolio owners with the ability to view portfolio performance, while the second app allows remote and onsite workers to view and update schedule activities!
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