I’m happy to announce that Vertabase 4.5 launched today (official press release). This is the biggest launch of our project management software to date.  It includes a totally new interface and tons of great new features.  It was built entirely with a rich internet application approach powered by ColdFusion.   To me this means: An intuitive, immersive user experience Enabling quick visibility [...]

We’re getting ready to launch the latest version of Vertabase project management software.  As always, before a launch, I spend time writing down the message behind the software.  When we release a new version its not just about adding new features. Each release encapsulates our specific approach to technology and its application to managing projects. This time around, it struck [...]

The bailout is on track to rack-up another $800 billion. That’s in addition to the original $700 billion, which is in addition to $25 billion here and there to rescue various financial service firms before the $700 billion and the roughly $135 billion of other funding that was attached to the $700 billion. This brings the [...]

Here is pdf of the presentation I gave at Adobe MAX CF Unconference on Project Management and Time Management. The main theme is that having great information before, during and after a project are the keys to a successful project. That information gives you a basis for good communications and good management (of your team and client [...]

Its been a whirlwind week and I haven’t had a chance to blog about three other events that took place this week in the world of Vertabase. Here is a summary. 1. Vertabase Project Management Software -we publicly launched the pre-release version of Vertabase 4.5. Clients are already using it and raving. Here is a link to [...]

Where to start? It all happened so fast. In the blink of an eye the MAX BOF Session on CFML Language Development came and went. But what a great session. First off, thanks Jason Delmore (Adobe), Adam Haskell and Matt Woodward (OpenBD), Gert Franz (Railo -who wins the pulling an all nighter to participate award) and [...]

Plan for Success Your project management plan is your bible for success. Without it, there will not be a project because without a workable plan, you have no way to reach your goal. Your plan must start at with the goal that you want to achieve. Then, break down that go into workable segments. Set a [...]

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Every major news site seems to have caught the RIA bug. Check out http://www.cnn.com and http://www.foxnews.com for some electoral map Flash fun.  On Fox News the electoral vote count below the map re-tallies in real team, right before your eyes as the new numbers come in.  Can’t tell if its just animation or if its actually [...]

The schedule has been confirmed for the CFML Language Development Bird of a Feather (BOF) session. It will be at 9.30 pm on Monday night. It is right after the Meet the CF Team BOF which will be at 8.30 pm on Monday and in the same room.  So its double the fun -without having to leave your [...]