Microsoft Project 2002 offers a more comprehensive solution than other currently available solutions. Most other solutions offer a suite of products built around a central repository. Microsoft Project provides a unified solution for project, resource and document management. From a workflow perspective, Microsoft Project provides different toolsets for executives, project managers, and general knowledge workers that allow each to do the job they need to accomplish. These tools are tied to servers that enable relevant and meaningful information exchange around projects. Additionally, Microsoft Project integrates with the enterprise applications and systems used to manage large organizations today such as ERP systems. The Microsoft solution for Enterprise Project Management is intuitive to use, meets Enterprise PM Functionality needs (e.g. what if analysis, resource, skills allocation), and delivers competitive advantage via:

• An extensible technology platform
• Ability to integrate into heterogeneous infrastructure
• Easy customization to meet customers needs
• Enhanced collaboration
• Powerful web based analysis