Welcome to Easy Projects .NET monthly newsletter!
In our November Issue:
- Version 5.1 is coming out soon
- New servers for the Hosted accounts
- How to purchase or upgrade Easy Projects .NET
- Tip of the Month
- Current Promotions and Offers
- Testimonial of the Month
- Project Management Book of the Month
- Newsletter Survey
1. Easy Projects .NET 5.1 is coming out soon
Easy Projects .NET Version 5.1.0 is scheduled for a release this December before Christmas. New features and changes include (compared to 5.0.x):
- Synchronization with Outlook Calendar via iCalc Export
- Custom Drop-down lists
- Milestones
- Batch operations for tasks and projects
- Export to MS Project
- Simultaneous multiple file upload
- Resource loading report
- API
- and more...
2. New servers for the Hosted accounts
We are happy to announce that we are rolling out our new state-of-the-art servers for the hosted accounts.
These new servers are much more powerful than the current ones and should increase Easy Projects .NET accounts speed and performance.
The new servers are going to be located at MCI Canada Data Center in Toronto. It's a highly secure world-class facility connected to the Verizon's global IP backbone. You can find out more about this data center at: http://global.mci.com/ca/internet/hosting/datacentre/?SetLang=en
We expect the migration process to be finished by the middle of December.
The transfer of accounts will happen on a weekend with a minimal service interruption.
Feel free to contact to contact us at info@easyprojects.net if you have any questions.
3. How to purchase or upgrade Easy Projects .NET
If you are interested in purchasing Easy Projects .NET, you can place your order at:
http://www.easyprojects.net/pricing
Or give us a call us 1-416-907-9944. We would be delighted to answer your questions and help in any way we can.
If you are our existing customer, please contact us at sales@easyprojects.net or at 1-416-907-9944 to find how you can upgrade to the latest version.
4. Tip of the Month
Q: How can I easily compare the actual and the budgeted cost of a project?
A: First, you need to add a custom field called "Budget" to a project. Specify your estimated project cost there. Then, go to the project list page and click the "Customize" link. On the new window, please add two fields to the list: "Budget" and "Current Cost". Save the field list. Now, the project table will display the budgeted and the actual cost for each project.
Please note that the "Current Cost" field is calculated based on the project billing settings.
More Easy Projects .NET tips can be found at:
Tips & Tricks Collection: http://www.easyprojects.net/Tips/
Forums: http://www.easyprojects.net/Forums/
Knowledge base: http://www.easyprojects.net/KB/
5. Current Promotions and Offers
"Refer a Friend" Offer
If you refer someone to us who becomes a new Easy Projects .NET customer, we would be happy to express our gratitude by giving your organization a choice between:
- a $150-value coupon that can be used toward any future purchase of additional licenses, source code or upgrade, or
- a $50 Amazon Gift Card
If you are interested in any or all of these offers, please contact us at: info@easyprojects.net
6. Testimonial of the Month
"...I was totally impressed how easy it is in use and how it is designed. I had a small glitch in setting up the software but EP.NET tech guys were able to resolve it fairly quick. It made us decide in favor of EP.NET instead of Microsoft Project as it allows other users (who are not that literate with computers) to use it easily and without any problems which is a big thing!
Right now we have 12 users who are actively managing 38 projects with the help of EP.NET. The most important features for us are the bug submission and the request submission which is a BIG help! I would measure the benefits of using EP.NET are by 1000% BETTER than what I used before.
The features that EP.NET has to offer are incredible and we will continue using this software for a long time! Keep it up the GREAT work!"
Gregory S. Werth
Webmaster
CL Resources, Inc.
Webmaster
CL Resources, Inc.
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7. Project Management Book of the Month
Our project management book of the month is: "Results Without Authority: Controlling a Project When the Team Doesn't Report to You" by Tom Kendrick.
Review from Amazon.com:
"How to take control of teams and projects even when you're not the boss.... Project leaders these days supervise few if any of the people that they rely upon for project success. Getting projects off to a good start and then maintaining control of them is an enormous challenge for a project leader who has little or no formal authority.
But there are many proven, powerful techniques a strong project leader can employ to keep projects and teams on track. Results Without Authority explores a wide range of effective methods and tools for leading a diverse team, and includes clear, insightful examples that demonstrate how they work in a variety of situations.
Packed with invaluable guidance for controlling projects of all scopes and in any field, Results Without Authority will help novice and experienced project leaders get the best from their project teams. "
Full Review at: http://www.amazon.com/Results-Without-Authority-Controlling-Project/dp/0814473431/
Do you have a favorite, must-read project management book? Let us know, and we will gladly feature it with your review in this newsletter!
8. Newsletter Feedback
Dear readers,
The Easy Projects .NET newsletter has been around for over 2.5 years now. During this time we've told you about our releases and future plans, we held various surveys and polls, we featured a number of project management books and shared a lot of tips and tricks.
Now we would like to hear from you! Please spend just 2-3 minutes and provide us with some feedback. We want to know what you like and do not like about this newsletter. Is there something you’d like us to write about or not write about?
Please visit the following page and let us know. Your input is greatly appreciated!
http://www.easyprojects.net/newsletterFeedback.asp
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