What is PLstandard?

Based on Microsoft Sharepoint, PLstandard (coming soon) enables organisations that are Microsoft Office oriented to work together. Task assignment functionality assists with Project Management. Document Workspaces can be created for separation of information and then linked to the main site. Security is enforced. Shared Documents in the main site and Document Workspaces can be searched independently. Rich text Task, Contact and Discussion page fields are included in searches of the mainsite.

Why use PLstandard?

Organizations that would like to get off the email treadmill, help their teams work more effectively and have little or no requirement for interaction outside a Microsoft environment should use a PLstandard Microsoft Sharepoint site.

PLstandard
Technology Microsoft
Pricing $6 per-user per-month (24/7 support).Maximum 400 users.
Space Charges 60Mb per user is included, excess storage has a charge of $5 per 100Mb ($50 per GB).**
Features
  • Instant Setup
  • Hosted Service
  • No Fixed Cost
  • 24/7 Administration Support
  • Free Software Updates
  • Choice of North American, UK and Asian Pacific Server Locations
Security and Flexibility
  • Works Across Firewalls
  • Role Based Security
  • Secure Spaces for Selected Members
  • SSL Certificate support
  • Work Online and Offline
Project Management
  • List Tasks
  • Task Assignees Receive Email Notification as Requested
  • Optional Inclusion of PRINCE2 Templates
Information Sharing
  • File Sharing (Any type of attachment)
  • Rich Text Content (Tasks, Contacts & Discussions)
  • Message Boards / Discussions
  • Shared Calendars of Meetings and Events
  • Request Email Notification of New Content
  • Contacts Database
  • Word Search
User Support
  • Online Help
  • Access Level Controls
User Management
  • Add and Remove Members
  • Remove Member Notifications
  • Invite Members by Email
Customization
  • Secure Spaces for Selected Members
  • Branding - add logo
PLstandard WorkPlace Establishment Services

A range of services are offered to establish PLstandard WorkPlaces.

These optional services include:

  • business analysis and consulting services
  • organizational change management
  • web/graphic design
  • administrator and user training
  • technical consulting services

The following table provides a guideline to the potential establishment costs to implement simple business requirements with basic customization.

DescriptionCost USDCost GBP
Business Consulting 2 hours
@ $150/GBP82.50 per hour		 $300.00 GBP165.00
Technical Consulting (WorkPlace Customization) 2 hours
@ $100/GBP55 per hour		 $200.00 GBP110.00
Web/Graphic Design 2 hours
@ $150/GBP82.50 per hour		 $300.00 GBP165.00
Training 2 hours
@ $150/GBP82.50 per hour		 $300.00 GBP165.00
Total Initial Costs $1100.00 GBP605.00

NB. There are no allowances for travel in the above guides. Quotes can be provided when travel, corporate requirements and/or workflows require face-to-face sessions.
  ** ProjectLounge will monitor your storage use and notify you if it exceeds the storage limit for the numbers of users in your account. We will apply the excess storage charges once we have confirmed with you that the excess storage use will be permanent.