Deltek wInsight Implementation

Deltek wInsight can be implemented standalone but is nearly always implemented along with a cost engine and a scheduling engine as part of an Earned Value Management system.

Significant implementation decisions about wInsight are around the following topics:

• Who will have access to wInsight? In particular, will CAMs have access to wInsight?
• What technology will be used to make wInsight available to users (client/server, web, SharePoint)?
• If a cost engine is being implemented will the reports from the cost engine be used or those from wInsight?
• Will variance narratives be entered via wInsight?
• Will the forecasting/EAC capabilities of wInsight be used?
• Is there a need to consolidate data from multiple sources into wInsight?
• Will the Glue product be used to integrate the display of cost and schedule data inside wInsight?
• How to configure wInsight dashboards for different user roles

Pinnacle’s implementation approach has been refined over many years on large and small engagements. Our approach emphasizes user-participation, is adaptable, and will guide you through the pros and cons of alternatives to each of the questions above.  The goal of our implementation approach is successful adoption of the new system.

Deploying software applications usually involves the following phases:

• Requirements/Architecture – agree the basic requirements and technical approach. Includes role definitions, user-scenario development and technical architecture.
• Prototyping/Configuration – building prototypes to support decision making
• Development – build any custom migration, integration or reporting that is required
• End to End Testing – test the applications from end to end
• Deployment, Documentation and Training– iteratively deploy functionality to the users

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