Pinnacle Insights

With P6 Release 8 Oracle Primavera continues its push toward the Enterprise environment and the web. This P6 V8 upgrade is a very significant enhancement.

By default, when Primavera refers in their documentation to P6 EPPM they are referring to the web. They will specifically say "P6 Optional Client" or "P6 Professional" to refer to the client.

Pinnacle has mastered the implementation of Enterprise Project Management (EPM) and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). The Primavera P6 tools suite is one of our most favored for Project, Program, Portfolio and Enterprise and systems. 

One of changes from ANSI 748 A to ANSI 748 B is a new emphasis on the need for Earned Value Management requirements for Flow Down to subcontractors.  While the requirement is there, no prescription regarding tools or techniques to accomplish this is outlined.

Microsoft Office Project Server is a high end EPM tool that enables organizations to manage and direct projects and resources across the enterprise. It supports project teams in collaborating and in managing their project documentation and deliverables.

For organizations that have an existing EVMS capability and are preparing a project for an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR).

Pinnacle has created a number of EVM and EPM Process Asset Libraries (PAL) for its clients. Process Asset Libraries are new to the Earned Value and Enterprise Project Management world.

ERP and General Ledger systems like Oracle Financials play an important role in EVM Systems.  Pinnacle has implemented EVM Systems that are integrated with Oracle Financials to provide essential information for EVMS cost and performance analysis.