About AMS REALTIME AMS REALTIME is a very flexible

project/resource/earned value management software solution with many built-in core components and features that are access-controlled by the System Admin.

Integrated task status reporting, accurate data transfer with Microsoft Project files, Critical Path Management, Risk Analysis, Earned Value Management, Baseline and Custom Revision captures, and Baseline Change Controls are some features that were developed specifically for complex business needs.

AMS REALTIME includes a high-performance database that is optimized for very large, complex integrated projects and can be implemented rapidly. Version upgrades don’t require redesign.

Compared to similar high-end enterprise software, the cost to implement, license and maintain is significantly less, and the software is intuitive and easy to learn so ROI can be realized quickly through measurable goals and metrics.

Enterprise Server & Clients

The Enterprise Server handlescommunication from all clients.

Remote Shared Collaborationis peer-to-peer.

An Enterprise add-in menu for MSP provides accurate translation for MSP files.

Any existing AMS REALTIME Projects data files can be used in

parallel, minimizing transition risk.

Python APIs provide forcustomized data export,

scripting and metrics

PurView provides thin-client access

Portfolio tab can be used to sort, filter and open a discrete set of projects together. Project summary metrics help managers identify projects that are in trouble or need attention.

Links to tasks in external projects display task

information

Projects can be grouped under a Program. If a Program is selected, the Project selection list contains just those projects. Choose All Projects to open an entire Program.

Interproject network links can be created between tasks in different projects, whether both are open together or not.

A rich set of analysis and viewing tools provides schedule, resource usage, costs, and earned value data all together.

Schedule

Earned Value

Variance Chart

Resource Chart

Performance Indicators provide color-coded status at a

glance with adjustable tolerances Schedule Variance

Time Variance

Cost Variance

Time-phased work and costs track earned value using fiscal periods.

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Chart analysis, data graphs and conflict display tools help visualize resource utilization and overloads and make the best use of critical resources.

Schedule with Generic Resource Usage & Actuals Single Resource Histogram Profile

Resource Table with Time-Phased Availability and Planned Usage Table (color-coded)

Resources task lists can show schedule and conflicts. Swap out generic resources for people with the right skills and availability.

Vision creates graphic report output to paper, PDF, Powerpoint, and other file formats.

Print Options

Security Access rights allow detailed control over data access and software functionality by named roles. Make as many roles as you need.

Data: Which projects can I see?Which tables can I see?Which fields in the table can I see, and what can I edit?

Software function: What functional tabs can I see? What can I do in each tab? Can I assign resources, or just view them?Can I edit and save data, or just view?

Users with different Access roles will see different functionality,

and users with the same access role may see different data.

Individual users can setup preferences for font, default layout and other options.

Project owners can also make security access overrides (add or reduce access) for their project for specific users, departments, roles, or all system users.

Path To and Path From easily shows the predecessors and successors for a specific task. Path Numbers are identified when multiple paths lead to a task.

Identifying the top five (or more) Critical Paths can help manage risk.

The Path To and Path From dialog also

allows sorting, matching,

views, and other tools to

view and analyze the

project data.

Using Track Changes provides color–coded tracking of all changes made during the session. It helps Project Managers keep track of each change and allows individual review before saving back to the project.

Track Changes can also be used to highlight the changes when merging an updated project copy into the live project plan. For example, if a copy of a project plan was given

to a contractor for update in MSP format, the updated plan can be committed into the Enterprise and Merged with Track Changes on to highlight / review the project updates.

Project Managers can use the color-coded backgrounds and the ACD_Flag field to identify tasks that have changed, and use the Review Changes option to go to each change and Accept / Reject it. Changes to the Activity Calculations, Network Links, and Resource Assignments can

be separately reviewed. Options to Accept All, Reject All, and Revert back to the last saved project are also available.

Added, Changed and Deleted Tasks are easily identified.

Multiple Revisions provide snapshot captures of activities in the project over time, including Dates, Descriptions, Calendar, and

other user-defined fields. Revisions are not limited. Up to three revisions can be graphically compared against the current plan at a time, and activity date is colored blue if it is

better, or red if it is worse. Right-clicking on data that has changed will show the previous revision values, where

background colors match the revision bar colors in the Gantt.

Change Requests allows ‘what-if’ changes to be defined against the current project plan. Changes can be reviewed (based on

access rights) and approved / rejected. Approved changes can then be merged into the live project. The live project can continue

to get status updates, and the approved change request will be integrated into the current project plan when it’s ready.

Differences are color-coded (blue is better, red is worse). Activity rows that have changed are marked with blue, added are green, and deleted are gray.

Sandbox provides a less formal ‘what-if’ area to test out alternate project planning strategies. The sandbox area does not negatively affect global resource pools or reports. When a sandbox project plan comes together and is good, it can be merged into the original project using Track Changes for a final review of each difference.

Monte Carlo Risk Analysis Tools provide Gaussian, Uniform, Triangular, and Log Normal distribution algorithms for individual tasks or the entire project. Store parameters in preset profiles. Apply default parameters to the whole

project, or apply different risk profiles to specific tasks. Add correlation factors to link risk results in the calculation. Show spread of resource hours or cost.

Results can be printed to paper, clipboard, PDF, Metafile or Powerpoint files.

Standard Procedures with specific steps can be defined to track the requirements necessary to complete a task. Steps can have weights

defined that are used to calculate the Percent Complete progress value.

Timecard provides users with a view of their scheduled work, and the ability to record time spent on project and non-project work. Users can record comments, update ETC, and submit for approval.

Status tab is used by Activity Owners (IPTs / CAMs) to report status updates on all their activities across all projects. Actual Start, Actual Finish, % Complete,

Comments, and other fields can be updated from this screen and submitted for Project Manager review.

Project Managers can load status and review changes before accepting them.

Python (a scripting language similar to C++ or Java) can be used to extend the product functionality by tying scripts to events, buttons or menu items. Python can be used to create metric spreadsheets,process data, and import / export data to integrate with external applications. For example, a progress and earned value status file can be created for import into a financial database.

MSP add-in menu provides seamless

data exchange

MSP 2003MSP 2007MSP 2010MSP 2013Seamless EnterpriseIntegration

Web client for Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari provides full capability with a plugin. Application View links = Primary tabs, Helper View links, and Quick Links for shortcuts.

AMS REALTIME PurviewAMS REALTIME PurView is a thin-client application that can be easily downloaded and used for:1. Enterprise Server remote console

2. Spawning a remote Enterprise Client session (runs on server machine)

3. Peer-to-Peer Collaboration for a shared interactive work session

Some N. American CustomersEngineering

Nuclear

Information

Systems

Defense

Transportation

Space

Food Processing

Manufacturing

Government

Education

– Lockheed Martin (Missile & Space, IS&GS, others)

– The Boeing Company– Northrop Grumman Corporation– Missile Defense Agency– National Air Traffic– Cereal Food Processors– Space Systems Loral– BD Systems– Federal Aviation Authority– Duke Energy Corporation– South Texas Project Nuclear Operating

Company– United States Air Force – US Navy Strategic Systems– US Army Missile Command– Aerospace Corporation– Astrotech– Atomic Energy of Canada– BP Global

Note: All customers that have made known their ‘do not list’ policy are excluded. Contact AMS for more information.

Other Worldwide Customers

UK, Europe and Rest of the World (a cross section of clients)

Engineering

Government

Information

Systems

Electronics

Power

Space

Automotive

Retail

Banking

– European Space Agency

– Allseas Shipping– Alcatel– Honda Engineering– Samsung Electronics– Kawasaki Heavy

Industries Ltd.– Sterling Software– Victoria CA Authority– NT Space System– TU Delft University– Thales Alenia Space– Air New Zealand– ARUP– Opel– Sciphol Airport– Alstom Transport

– General Dynamics – Takeda Chemical

Industries– Polaris– PMWiz– Panasonic– Daihatsu Motor– Audi – HTA– Tokyo Electric Power– Yokogawa Techno-

information Service– The Nichols Group– TRW Conekt– HTA– Seaway Heavy Lifting– IHC Merwede– Mitsubishi

About AMSAdvanced Management Solutions, Inc. is a California corporation that has been in the business of developing and selling project management software since 1983.

Mr. Paul Wohlers, the founder and current CEO / President, still leads the development team in designing cutting-edge software solutions that meet real-world needs while preserving end-user simplicity and minimal IT maintenance.

We use our own AMS REALTIME software in-house, and have a strict policy of never out-sourcing development in order to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance.

AMS has offices in California and in the UK. AMS specializes in supporting our customers from the initial sale to detailed implementation planning, followed by implementation, training, the ongoing life cycle, and technical support.

AMS - Services• Implementation Services

– Requirements Analysis and Specifications– System Design– Pilot Implementation– Rollout Support

• Training Services– Open Enrollment (off-the-shelf)– On-site (off-the-shelf)– On-site (customized)

• Technical Support– Phone (speak to a software technician)– Email (support @ amsusa.com)– Web FAQ and other product technical information

AMS - Services• Product Extension / Customization Services Python can be used to create system interfaces, user

interfaces, and specialized behavior without changing the core software

– Design Requirements – Optimized Code Design– Documentation – Testing and Implementation– Support for extensions / customization

• Product Core Functionality Changes• Core software changes can sometimes be implemented

into the AMS software for general release to all users*– Design Requirements and Quote for work– Beta delivery, testing and signoff– Documentation– All changes become part of the core software

product*Note – only universally beneficial core software changes are considered

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