Kantata vs. Enterprise Portfolio Simulator

Kantata helps professional services organizations of 50 to 5,000+ employees ensure consistent excellence and profitability across every project. With a platform that connects everything from scoping to resourcing to forecasting, you can always deliver amazing. The real challenge for most PS organizations is that their projects are so unpredictable. They never really know how an engagement is going to play out until it’s too late to do anything about it. And that undermines profits, strains resources, and leaves clients wondering what they’re really paying for. Kantata PSA puts an end to unpredictable projects by enabling you to: • Instantly assemble the ideal team: so you can deploy resources based on the best match for scope, scheduling, skillsets, and more • Easily amplify institutional knowledge: by turning past experience into real-time intelligence so all your expertise is available to all your people • Confidently forecast every outcome: with an accurate, comprehensive view of everything from revenue and margins to capacity and sentiment Not every services firm operates the same way and your PSA shouldn’t either. Kantata is the only PSA offering both a Salesforce-native and an open infrastructure option, so you can choose the ecosystem that fits your business. With over 1,200 prebuilt connectors including Salesforce, NetSuite, HubSpot, Workday, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Google Workspace, and Jira — Kantata extends the value of your existing tech stack while keeping all your operational data connected in one AI-powered platform.

The Enterprise Portfolio Simulator utilizes sophisticated modeling techniques to predict the performance of project portfolios, while also identifying potential risks associated with scheduling, financials, and resources. These recognized risks are tackled through proactive virtual scenario planning, allowing for the integration of additional projects into the portfolio without jeopardizing timely completion or compliance with organizational guidelines. By seamlessly connecting with your existing Project Portfolio Management (PPM) system, EPS enriches your current project data with advanced modeling capabilities that can be implemented almost instantly. Instead of undergoing the tedious process of implementing a new PPM system and training personnel to achieve results, EPS enables key decision-makers in project portfolio management to swiftly evaluate and enhance their portfolios. The project selection process is inherently multifaceted, necessitating the careful balancing of various competing objectives. It is essential to prioritize projects while also assessing them against the limitations of available resources and budget. Additionally, thoughtful consideration must be given to when projects are initiated and how they align with the organization’s strategic goals. Ultimately, the EPS serves as a comprehensive tool that empowers organizations to optimize their project portfolios effectively.