SPM and Planview Partner to Offer Integrated Portfolio Management Consulting and Technology

Combination of technology and solutions will facilitate business and IT alignment

AUSTIN, Texas — May 2, 2005 — SPM Group Ltd, a leading management boutique focused on strategic project management, and Planview Inc, the leading provider of comprehensive IT portfolio management solutions, have announced a new consulting partnership that will bring Canadian businesses a unique IT Governance solution combining SPM's proven expertise in project management with Planview's established strength in portfolio management solutions.

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) provides the framework that connects strategy and projects resulting in bi-directional communications and management. It is the process that provides organizations with the ability to select, monitor and report on all initiatives while ensuring they are aligned with the organization's business goals. In addition, PPM provides visibility into all undertakings and allows an understanding of the impact on the entire business, providing the knowledge to make better decisions.

"By partnering with Planview, a recognized leader in the area of portfolio management software, we feel we can offer the best of both worlds - our expertise in transforming organizations through people, process and technology, and Planview's proficiency in technology," says Catherine Daw, President of SPM Group Ltd. "This partnership allows us to better serve our clients' ever-changing portfolio management needs."

Initially SPM will offer consulting, process facilitation, best practices and content services in support of organizations that are considering or implementing Planview's IT portfolio management solution. SPM brings a rich background of leadership in developing, communicating and executing effective strategies designed to accelerate the return on investment from projects.

"SPM has a rich heritage of leadership in project management," says Tony Elkins, Director of Business Development at Planview. "Their experience, coupled with our IT Management software solution, is going to make a tremendous difference for those companies looking to not only achieve IT Governance but also advance their strategic organizational goals."

About SPM Group Ltd

SPM is a leading management consulting boutique focused on strategic project management. Informed by our breadth of vision and specialized expertise, our offering includes a comprehensive range of consulting, process facilitation, portfolio, program, change, project management and learning solutions services to companies in a variety of industries. SPM works closely with clients to deliver proven, practical, real, bottom line impact that positively affects the organization. For more information visit www.spmgroup.ca

About Planview

Since 1989, Planview has been a market leader and trusted partner in software for comprehensive IT management. Our flagship product, Planview Enteprise, brings the most comprehensive IT management solution to the market, combining adaptive IT management best practices, best of breed resource management and portfolio management software. Planview enables business leaders to integrate the decision-making process to improve alignment of IT resources with business strategies. We serve an active and growing global customer community of over 400 organizations in financial, insurance, healthcare, government and other industries. Planview is privately held and has been profitable for over a decade. For more information, visit www.Planview.com.

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