Primavera SureTrak was a project management software designed for resource planning and control. It allowed users to plan, schedule, and organize projects until it was discontinued in 2010.
Pros
Extensive reporting capabilities with various export formats (CSV, Excel, PPT, Word)
Integrated social networking features for document sharing
Supported complex project schedules and multiple scenario planning
Cons
Limited mobile device compatibility
High cost, particularly for smaller companies
Discontinued in 2010
Target Market
Small-sized contractors and companies looking to develop solid CPM schedules.
Primavera SureTrak is no longer sold, and new licenses for the software are no longer issued.
When Was Primavera SureTrak Acquired?
Primavera Systems was formed in 1983 and developed Primavera SureTrak, which gained popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s. After Oracle acquired Primavera Systems in 2008, Suretrak became obsolete and was discontinued in 2010. Oracle shifted its focus to more scalable project management software like Primavera P6.
Alternatives
Oracle Primavera P6 EPPM
The successor to SureTrak, Primavera P6 supports large-scale projects. Key features include risk management, resource allocation, and complex scheduling.
Integrates with over 200 apps like Dropbox, Slack, Jira, and Zoom
Can download onto iOS and Android
What We Don’t Like
Can’t assign multiple users to one task
Only offers chats or submit boxes to reach customer support
Has time-tracking features in the Advanced plan only
Overview
Price Range: $
Starting Price: Free
Client OS: Web
Deployment: Cloud Hosted
Features
Primavera SureTrak included features tailored for small to medium-sized projects:
Project Timelines: Provided Gantt charts to schedule tasks, allowing users to clearly represent project timelines.
Risk Management: Included tools for identifying and tracking project risks.
Resource Management: Offered redefined resource analysis and role limit calculation, enabling accurate resource allocation.
Task Management: Integrated with construction estimating tools and managed construction workforce tasks.
Portfolio Management: The enterprise version allowed users to manage multiple projects and programs efficiently.
Earned Value Management: In the enterprise version, users received help assessing project performance and progress in terms of cost and schedule.
Improved Visualization Tools: Users could add curtains to timescale logic diagrams and Gantt charts, enhancing the visual clarity of project schedules.
Accessibility: Users could import projects from Excel spreadsheets, fostering collaboration and accessibility.
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