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March 2008


Special Events

U.S. Regional PRICE Symposiums
PRICE is coming to a city near you for a 1 day cost estimating seminar. 10am-4pm. Lunch served.

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TruePlanning® Training

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Resource Center

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On-Demand Webcasts

Cost Management and IT Projects—The Truth is out there...
Cost containment vs. Cost management
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Improving IT Planning Processes—A Missed Perspective
Preventing turbulence downstream
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The GAO Cost Guide & Compliance
Learn the impacts on Government and Industry
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New White Papers Now Available for Managing IT Projects

Improving IT Planning Processes—A Missed Perspective. This paper analyzes the practical definitions of common terms and processes. Observations and shortcomings of current best practices within project management, cost management and software engineering are also covered. Remedies to be successful are revealed. Download white paper

Cost Management and IT Projects—The Truth Is Out There. This paper examines the issues of cost containment verses cost management; the limits of cost containment; the Project Triangle of scope, schedule, and budget; and how Cost Management is the foundation for high productivity in information technology. Download white paper


Software Tip: Importing Microsoft® Excel®

Developed in response to requests from several Aerospace companies, TruePlanning® by PRICE Systems allows users to import Microsoft® Excel® when building an entire project based on data from an external application. Most ERP applications such as SAP, project management tools, parts databases, network analyzer tools, and other estimating tools make it easy to transfer into Excel. Once data from an external application is transferred to Excel, users can manipulate the data and can follow the rules for importing an Excel Workbook into TruePlanning. Once imported, cost objects will appear hierarchically in the Navigation Tree, inputs are populated, and Worksheet Sets are created.

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Webinar: Aligning IT with Business Objectives—Maintaining the Connection

FREE 45-minute Webinar

Date:Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Time:1:30 - 2:15 PM (US EST)
Duration:30 Min Lecture / 15 Min Interactive Q&A
Location:Online Webinar (passcode emailed upon registration)
Speaker:Joseph Ingemi, Exec. Consultant, Commercial Division, PRICE Systems
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TruePlanning 2007 and PRICE Estimating Suite Rollout Update "Lunch and Learn" Webinar April 10

FREE 45-minute Webinar

Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Time:12:00 - 12:45 PM (US EST)
Duration:30 Min Lecture / 15 Min Interactive Q&A
Location:Online Webinar (passcode emailed upon registration)
Speaker:PRICE Systems Cost Experts
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