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      <title>QuantumPM</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.qpmusa.com">http://www.qpmusa.com</a></div>
<div><b>Contact:</b> services@quantumpm.com</div>
<div><b>Email:</b> services@quantumpm.com</div>
<div><b>Provider Type:</b> Consulting</div>
<div><b>Description:</b> <div>PMO and Best Practice Consulting<br>QuantumPM can ensure impact and results by leveraging best practices coaching and training with the right tools and technologies.</div>
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<div>Some of the services we provide:</div>
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<div>• &nbsp;Establishment and management of Portfolio, Program and Project Offices<br>• &nbsp;Setup of analytics for current status, prediction, simulation, and optimization <br>• &nbsp;Portfolio Management Processes</div>
<div>-Governance, risk management,<br>strategic alignment<br>-Prioritization &amp; portfolio selection<br>-Work flow management<br>-Measurement against goals</div>
<div>• &nbsp;Streaming of operational work in concert with project work by alignment and resource capacity management<br>• &nbsp;Staff augmentation as an extension of your team<br>• &nbsp;Support for CMMI, Six Sigma, Agile<br></div></div>
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<div><b>Logo:</b> <a href="http://www.qpmusa.com"></a></div>
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      <author>Kirk Vantine</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:12:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>QuantumPM</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.qpmusa.com">http://www.qpmusa.com</a></div>
<div><b>Contact:</b> services@quantumpm.com</div>
<div><b>Email:</b> services@quantumpm.com</div>
<div><b>Provider Type:</b> Software</div>
<div><b>Description:</b> <div>Microsoft Project Desktop 2003/2007 Solution</div>
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<div>WBS Director<br>MS-Project Add-in<br>Simplify the way you build a project schedule by using our graphical interface to build your WBS. Behind the scenes, we will create the basics of your schedule so you don't have to. The WBS Dictionary interface will keep your project's scope front and center.</div>
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<div>EV Manager <br>Enhance WBS Director's capabilities so that you can track your actual progress against work packages and automatically create all of the standard earned value metrics. Once your tracking data is entered, the charts and reports are automatic.</div>
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<div>Schedule Auditor (QSA)<br>Easy to use tool that quickly validates project schedules on 17 parameters and generates a report so you can improve quality. Save hours of effort and eliminate logic errors without painful and tedius review of every task.</div>
<div>Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) 2007 Solutions</div>
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<div>JustOnce<br>Integrate Timesheet and Task updates so users can enter time and submit JustOnce from the Timesheet page. Save user time and hassle, reduce errors and keep time and tasks in synch.</div>
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<div>Resource Forecaster <br>Portfolio view of projects and resources lets you easily move project start dates to view the impact on resources. Create &quot;What if&quot; scenarios you can save to make decisions on projects and resources.</div>
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<div>EZReporting<br>Simplifies the creation of database views to all Project Server and Project Portfolio Server information for external reporting or integration to other systems. Save a lot of time, reduce the SQL expertise needed and more easily create your own reports.</div>
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<div>PowerAid (Misc-Utilities)<br>Microsoft PowerPoint add-in that simplifies working with presentation slides<br></div></div>
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<div><b>Logo:</b> <a href="http://www.mpug.com/PublishingImages/quantum0310.gif"></a></div>
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      <author>Kirk Vantine</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:11:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>QuantumPM</title>
      <link>http://www.mpug.com/Lists/SoutionProviders/DispForm.aspx?ID=26</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.qpmusa.com">http://www.qpmusa.com</a></div>
<div><b>Contact:</b> services@quantumpm.com </div>
<div><b>Email:</b> services@quantumpm.com </div>
<div><b>Provider Type:</b> Solutions</div>
<div><b>Description:</b> Our products and custom development efforts include workflow solutions, role-based dashboards, WBS Director, Earned Value Manager, JustOnce, and other products that enhance the Microsoft platform with a focus on SharePoint, Performance Point, and Project Server solution systems. Our systems incorporate the most appropriate technologies available including Excel Reporting Services and many other enabling platforms.
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      <author>Kirk Vantine</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:08:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>QuantumPM</title>
      <link>http://www.mpug.com/Lists/SoutionProviders/DispForm.aspx?ID=25</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.qpmusa.com">http://www.qpmusa.com</a></div>
<div><b>Contact:</b> services@quantumpm.com</div>
<div><b>Email:</b> services@quantumpm.com</div>
<div><b>Provider Type:</b> Training</div>
<div><b>Description:</b> <div>QuantumPM offers training workshops focused on software development using SharePoint. Our workshops provide an overview and hands on introduction to the functionality and how it can be used to design and build robust SharePoint solutions.</div>
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<div>We also offer Training&nbsp; on our Work Breakdown Structures (WBS Director). The classes follows industry best practices and provide a practical methodology for beginner to advanced project managers using QPM'S WBS Director.</div>
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<div>Earned Value Manager- simplify Reporting using EV Manager class focuses on learning key concepts of Earned Value, including schedule and cost variance, estimate at complete, the importance of a performance measurement baseline, and the creation of a variety of reports (including CPR Formats 1-5).<br></div></div>
<div><b>MPUG Participation:</b> <div></div></div>
<div><b>Logo:</b> <a href="http://www.mpug.com/PublishingImages/quantum0310.gif"></a></div>
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      <author>Kirk Vantine</author>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:07:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PM Providers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.pm-providers.com">http://www.pm-providers.com</a></div>
<div><b>Contact:</b> John Riopel</div>
<div><b>Email:</b> mailto:info@pm-providers.com</div>
<div><b>Provider Type:</b> Consulting</div>
<div><b>Description:</b> <div>PM Providers is a professional consulting services firm focused on helping our clients to realize key business initiatives through a unique combination of effective partnering, coaching, training and implementation of project management technologies. &nbsp;We provide comprehensive Project, Program, and Portfolio Management solutions that deliver business results and drive transformational change. </div>
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<div>PM Providers delivers both standard and customized classes for MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, and other technologies as well as non-technology Project Management courses. &nbsp;Our courses are based on PM Providers’ exclusive training manuals and standardized courseware which may be augmented by customized training materials based on your needs.</div>
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<div>PM Providers also offers several assessments designed to deliver a baseline and ongoing monitoring tool for the development of project management maturity within your organization. &nbsp;The assessments can also be used as the basis for the development of your PM Training &amp; Development program. &nbsp;</div>
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<div>PM Providers can deliver a customized PM or EPM training and development program to meet your needs. &nbsp;Read more on our training offerings at &nbsp;.</div>
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<div><b>MPUG Participation:</b> <div>Corporate Member</div></div>
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      <author>Kirk Vantine</author>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:54:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PM Providers</title>
      <link>http://www.mpug.com/Lists/SoutionProviders/DispForm.aspx?ID=12</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.pm-providers.com">http://www.pm-providers.com</a></div>
<div><b>Contact:</b> John Riopel</div>
<div><b>Email:</b> info@pm-providers.com</div>
<div><b>Provider Type:</b> Training</div>
<div><b>Description:</b> <div>PM Providers is a professional consulting services firm focused on helping our clients to realize key business initiatives through a unique combination of effective partnering, coaching, training and implementation of project management technologies.&nbsp; We provide comprehensive Project, Program, and Portfolio Management solutions that deliver business results and drive transformational change. <br></div>
<div>PM Providers delivers both standard and customized classes for MS Project, Project Server, SharePoint, and other technologies as well as non-technology Project Management courses.&nbsp; Our courses are based on PM Providers’ exclusive training manuals and standardized courseware which may be augmented by customized training materials based on your needs.</div>
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<div>PM Providers also offers several assessments designed to deliver a baseline and ongoing monitoring tool for the development of project management maturity within your organization.&nbsp; The assessments can also be used as the basis for the development of your PM Training &amp; Development program.&nbsp; </div>
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<div>PM Providers can deliver a customized PM or EPM training and development program to meet your needs.&nbsp; Read more on our training offerings at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pm-providers.com/TrainingSolutions.htm">http://www.pm-providers.com/TrainingSolutions.htm</a>.<br></div></div>
<div><b>MPUG WebNLearn Title:</b> The Top Five Microsoft Project Pain Points &amp; How to Solve Them</div>
<div><b>Recent MPUG Chapter Presentation Name:</b> The Value of Membership:  Getting the Most out of MPUG</div>
<div><b>Recent MPUG Chapter Presentation Location:</b> Project Summit Boston</div>
<div><b>MPUG Participation:</b> <div>Corporate Member</div></div>
<div><b>Logo:</b> <a href="http://www.mpug.com/PublishingImages/pmproviders3.gif"></a></div>
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      <author>Kirk Vantine</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:36:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PM Providers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<div><b>Website:</b> <a href="http://www.pm-providers.com">http://www.pm-providers.com</a></div>
<div><b>Contact:</b> John Riopel</div>
<div><b>Email:</b> info@pm-providers.com</div>
<div><b>Provider Type:</b> Solutions</div>
<div><b>Description:</b> <div>PM Providers is a professional consulting services firm focused on helping our clients to realize key business initiatives through a unique combination of effective partnering, coaching, training and implementation of project management technologies.&nbsp; We provide comprehensive Project, Program, and Portfolio Management solutions that deliver business results and drive transformational change. </div>
<div><br><strong><u>Our Solutions &amp; Services</u></strong></div><u>
<div><br></u><strong>Change Management</strong> <br>The PM Change Management service line focuses on the foundational elements for delivering successful initiatives within your organization.&nbsp; These include effective communication planning and execution, process design, staffing alignment, and change leadership coaching.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
<div><br><strong>Technology Solutions &amp; Services </strong><br>Our Technology services include expert installation, implementation and support of Microsoft Project and Portfolio Server, SharePoint and DecisonEdge solutions delivered by certified professionals.&nbsp; For more information see our Technology Solutions and Technology Services web pages.&nbsp; </div>
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<div><strong>Training Solutions</strong><br>Our Training services are tailored to each unique audience within your organization.&nbsp; Training in technology, process, and soft-skills are provided to deliver a full compliment of classes and coaching sessions designed to enable new insight, enhanced capability, and improved ways of working.&nbsp; For more information see our Training Solutions web page. </div>
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<div><strong>PM Pro Staffing</strong><br>Professionally trained Project Schedulers, Project and Program Managers, PMO staff and other PM Professionals are an integral part of effective organizations.&nbsp; PM Providers provides staffing services for these critical professionals.&nbsp; Find out more about PM Pro Staffing or Contact Us for a qualified PM professional. <br></div></div>
<div><b>MPUG WebNLearn Title:</b> The Top Five Microsoft Project Pain Points &amp; How to Solve Them</div>
<div><b>Recent MPUG Chapter Presentation Name:</b> The Value of Membership:  Getting the Most out of MPUG, A Practical guide for MPUG Members </div>
<div><b>Recent MPUG Chapter Presentation Location:</b> Project Summit Boston</div>
<div><b>MPUG Participation:</b> <div>Corporate Member</div></div>
<div><b>Logo:</b> <a href="http://www.mpug.com/PublishingImages/pmproviders3.gif"></a></div>
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      <author>Kirk Vantine</author>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:39:56 GMT</pubDate>
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