TROY, Mich. and PORTLAND, Ore., May 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- The pci group, a leader in implementing proven business and program management solutions, and ProSight Inc., the experts in portfolio management software, today announced their latest joint enterprise customer, United States Council for Automotive Research (USCAR).
The implementation is part of USCAR's effort to align technology investments with automotive industry R&D objectives, which enables the organization to more closely monitor the strategic value of its investments. Using ProSight software in combination with the pci group's methodology, will enable the organization to automate the portfolio management process, resulting in more efficient decisions about which technology investments to pursue.
"By implementing project portfolio management techniques and software, USCAR executives will manage and drive strategic portfolio decisions from the top down," said Bill Gouse, Executive Director, USCAR. "The software and methodology also help to provide essential metrics to measure progress on critical technology investments."
"Many organizations are facing the challenge of a diverse technology portfolio and the need to streamline their research and technology investments," said Denis Couture, President of the pci group. "Our portfolio management processes, supported by ProSight Portfolios, allow organizations to focus on the technology that will bring the greatest ROI to the company, and to improve communication and collaboration across the organization by using a centralized web-based database.
USCAR is the umbrella organization of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation, which was formed in 1992 to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research.
About the pci group
The pci group, is a results-driven project and portfolio management solution provider headquartered in Troy, Michigan. Pci provides a broad range of program, project and portfolio management services including process and organizational development and IT consulting, in addition to offering training and educational services to large and medium-sized organizations. The company implements solutions that are efficient, effective and evolutionary in creating competitive advantages for its clients. Other pci group clients include, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Guardian Industries, and Federal Mogul. For more information, please visit www.pcigroup1.com. Specific requests or questions can be sent to solutions@pcigroup1.com.
About ProSight, Inc.
ProSight(r) is a provider of top-down portfolio management solutions for the enterprise. By combining patented portfolio management software with services expertise, ProSight delivers immediate results to organizations without disrupting existing systems and processes. Companies using ProSight's products enhance their business alignment and strategic collaboration through effective governance of investments, resources and performance. ProSight is headquartered in Portland, Ore.
ProSight is a registered trademark of ProSight Inc.
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