Looking for simple company "gas gauge" software 1

[Spark1999]

I introduced yammer at my construction company. Now, rather than transmit project-start-date changes by rumor and need-to-know we post to yammer.

However I really need something simpler -- Something I can update that automatically posts on everyone's desktop (or at least those that subscribe). This should display:

A list of job start dates, sorted by job, color coded for those that changed recently.

A green, yellow, red stop sign for each job indicating that we're exceeding our budget.

I don't mind doing these things manually, but I can't find the software I need to distribute it on everyones desktop.

Yammer is really good because it comes in Mac, PC, and Android.

-- Kristy

rather than go office to office

 

[MrDataGuy]

Hmm never heard of yammer, learn something new every day.

How about tracking the information, and doing the graphs in excel (or open office etc.) then emailing it (Maybe just a screen shot)to everyone as needed?

Also Print a copy out and hand it someplace where people will see it (Your office door, lunch room etc. )

You could also create file on a common network drive that you keep updating and people could set that file as a home page in thier browser, or a shortcut on thier desktop.

Lion Crest Software Services
Anthony L. Testi
President

http://www.LionCrestSoftwareServices.com

 

[Spark1999]

Ah, the home page of the web browser WOULD work.

I'll have to think about where I could keep it so that it doesn't turn up in Google.

Bummer that we don't have a server.

-- Spark1999

 

[MrDataGuy]

Bummer that we don't have a server."
A low cost N.A.S. drive might be all that you need.
Example:

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367489,00.asp

( I just pick one at random not saying that this is the drive to buy or not )

Lion Crest Software Services
Anthony L. Testi
President

http://www.LionCrestSoftwareServices.com

 

[geratfargo]

Did you try schedule cracker software to analyze your tasks, actuals, cost, budget, and to create reports? It supports MS Project and Primavera. They offer 14-day free trial on their web site

http://wwww.schedulecracker.com.

I think it will help you.

 

[Spark1999]

We are using Picasaweb to store company photos, JitBit to track purchasing requests (it's really helpdesk software) and now I'm going to add a CRM hosted solution shortly.

I was hoping to buy a server, and move to MS Dynamics NAV but honestly there's such a wide market for hosted solutions that I can find (and tailor) them so they suit us pretty well.

If and when we get to the point where we purchase a server, people aren't going to be impressed with MS NAV.

-- Kristy