Before the year 2000, project management tools were installed on site. These were expensive tools that sometimes required months and even years to install and fully utilize. These tools required a client server to function appropriately and these meant that there were limitations as to the accessibility of the tools. Users could only access the tool while on site meaning that they had to be within the company’s premises.
The year 2000 came and browser based project management tools were introduced. These tools have now become the common and more preferred project management tools because of the added advantages they offer.
The key advantage is that these tools can be accessed from anywhere as long as there is internet access. This means that the project team can update any developments regarding the project from anywhere in the world.
Further development has seen these tools being availed to companies on a lease basis. The fact that the tools do not require any hardware to function means that the project management tool providers can lease the tools and charge clients on a monthly or yearly basis. The advantage of this is that the company can better manage their operating expenses and utilize their capital expenses for other projects.
Web based project management tools also allow for system updates and support issues to be dealt with offsite. Any issues with the system can be dealt with by anyone from any location and the company would not have to wait on a technician from across the world to come and deal with the system.