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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Innovative-E and CPS Launch Strategic Whitepaper to Help Organizations Modernize Project Management and Transition Off Legacy Applications
New guide outlines a proven roadmap to simplify delivery, embrace Microsoft's AI-powered platform, and future-proof project and work management operations MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / May 20, 2025 / Innovative-e and CPS, both recognized Microsoft Partner of the Year award winners, are proud to announce the official release of their co-authored whitepaper, Modernizing Your Project and Work Management Estate: Why, When, and How. This comprehensive guide delivers a clear roadmap for organizations looking to future-proof their project and work management practices by transitioning from legacy applications and disconnected SaaS to a unified, AI-enhanced project and work management experience on the Microsoft platform. Co-written by industry leaders Mike Taylor, CEO of Innovative-e and DigiOps, and Lester Lovelock, Head of Practice for Modern Work Management at CPS, the whitepaper presents a compelling call to action for organizations to align with Microsoft's platform-first, AI-enabled, cloud-native strategy. "Modernizing now isn't optional - it's how organizations maximize value and stay ahead," said Mike Taylor. "This guide gives leaders the clarity and confidence to harness Copilot and AI today and transform before disruption forces reactive decisions." Key topics include: Why platform-first modernization is the new standardWhy transition off legacy and 3rd party appsHow Microsoft's AI-powered tools like Teams, Copilot, and Planner are transforming project executionReal-world modernization success stories from organizations like Network Rail, Carolinas Telco, and SNHUActionable strategies for planning and executing a smooth transition Since Microsoft stopped innovation on Project and Project Online years ago and feature deprecation is occurring, this whitepaper arrives at a critical moment. It offers a timely resource for project leaders, PMOs, CIOs, and transformation teams navigating change, risk, and the growing demand for AI-powered work. "Too many teams are stuck managing work in outdated systems that limit collaboration and visibility," added Lester Lovelock. "This paper gives them a way forward - with clarity, structure, and alignment to Microsoft's modern work vision." To access the whitepaper and learn how to get started on your modernization journey, visit: An interactive webinar hosted by Innovative-e and CPS will be coming soon offering a deeper dive into the strategies outlined in the whitepaper and a live Q&A with the authors. About Innovative-eInnovative-e is an AI-native Microsoft Solutions Partner that modernizes project and work management for high-performing teams. The 2023 & 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year and the recipient of multiple other Microsoft Partner of the Year honors, Innovative-e empowers organizations to achieve higher performance and happier people through strategic consulting and platform-first solutions. Learn more at About CPSCPS is a UK-based Microsoft Solutions Partner and multi-year Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner. With decades of expertise in project and portfolio management and the Power Platform, CPS helps organizations across the public and private sectors achieve meaningful outcomes through digital transformation. Visit for more information. SOURCE: Innovative-e press release
Associated Press
13-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Innovative-E and Microsoft Drive Project Management Modernization at SNHU
Microsoft's 2x AI Cloud Partner of the Year in PPM, Innovative-e, delivers cutting-edge Microsoft platform solutions that streamline project execution and enhances strategic alignment at Southern New Hampshire University. MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2025 / Innovative-e, the 2023-2024 Microsoft AI Cloud Partner of the Year for Project and Portfolio Management, has been featured in a Microsoft Partner Spotlight case study and video for its transformative work with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). The video highlights how Innovative-e leveraged Microsoft's cloud technologies to modernize SNHU's project management capabilities, delivering unprecedented efficiency, transparency, and strategic alignment. SNHU, a forward-thinking institution and a nationally recognized leader in online and campus-based education with over 15,000 employees faced challenges with disparate project management tools, resulting in reporting inconsistencies and inefficiencies. Innovative-e transformed SNHU's project and portfolio management (PPM) landscape using Microsoft's Power Platform, Teams, Project Online, and Teams for Project Management (Teams4PM)-an AI-enhanced solution designed by Innovative-e.-resulting in streamlined project execution, enhanced visibility, and improved capacity planning. This has set the foundation for further modernization and AI adoption. 'SNHU needed a modern, centralized solution to align projects with university goals while ensuring scalability,' said Mike Taylor, CEO of Innovative-e. "[With] Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Teams, and Teams4PM as the principal components - you now have secure ways to tie everything together and solve previously unsolvable problems in the project and work management space.' By leveraging the modern Microsoft Platform and Innovative-e's award-winning expertise, SNHU now benefits from real-time data-driven insights, seamless collaboration, and a single source of truth for project data. The Microsoft Partner Spotlight Video explores SNHU's journey, the power of Microsoft's cloud solutions and the pivotal role Innovative-e played in driving their digital modernization. Watch the video here: About Innovative-e Innovative-e is a leading Microsoft AI Cloud Solution Partner specializing in Modern Work for Enterprise and SMB organizations. Innovative-e empowers businesses to modernize project and work management with a platform-first approach through secure, low/pro code, AI-enabled solutions and Agentic AI-driven automation built on Microsoft technologies. A 2023 and 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year for Project and Portfolio Management -and a seven-time award winner over the past six consecutive years, Innovative-e has a proven track record of delivering transformative solutions that help organizations maximize their Microsoft platform investments. By leveraging the latest advancements - including Microsoft AI, AI Agents, and partner technologies like Teams4PM-Innovative-e provides comprehensive services, including strategy, consulting, implementation, adoption, change management (training & support), and end-to-end application lifecycle management (ALM).
