Planisware Awarded ''Stage-Gate(R) Ready'' Certification From Stage-Gate Inc.

Planisware Achieves 100% Certification for All Areas of New
Product Development and is Additionally Recognized for Product and
Technology Roadmapping Functionality
SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Planisware, the leading provider of Global Project Portfolio
Management (PPM) software, was recently awarded 'Stage-Gate(R) Ready'
certification by Stage-Gate Inc. The certification, designed by
Stage-Gate Inc, is a method of determining a software solution's
capabilities as it tests innovation productivity tools across three
areas of new product development (NPD) including Idea Management, Idea
to Launch and Portfolio Management.

Planisware is only the fifth software vendor worldwide to receive
the certification, which authenticates and guarantees the company's
ability to support best practice in the application of globally
recognized Stage-Gate processes for NPD and project portfolio
management.

Pierre Demonsant, CEO of Planisware said, "Planisware is very
pleased to embark on this significant relationship with Stage-Gate
Inc. We have found the Stage-Gate(R) process to be utilized by a
majority of companies around the world who are focused on best
practices in new product development. From the very beginning
Planisware's focus has been on innovation in new product development
and maximizing value for R&D organizations."

Planisware's software was analyzed and scrutinized against a
series of almost 200 required elements in order for it to achieve
Stage-Gate(R) Ready status. Planisware's solution met all requirements
in the Idea to Launch, Portfolio Management and Idea Management areas.
In addition Planisware's solution was recognized for delivering
additional performance improvement with its powerful Roadmapping
capabilities.

Dr. Robert G. Cooper, world's top innovation management scholar
and creator of the Stage-Gate process said: "I strongly recommend all
would-be buyers to ask specifically for Stage-Gate Ready software,
even if your company does not deploy a traditional Stage-Gate process.
We want to help organizations take advantage of innovation
productivity tools that can help advance business performance and we
believe that if we reduce risks associated with these decisions, it is
a win-win for everyone."

Stage-Gate Inc. is the world's leading full-service provider of
solutions which enable organizations to improve their Product
Innovation and Portfolio Management capabilities. Michelle Jones,
executive VP of global growth at Stage-Gate Inc., said: "Planisware
achieved every criterion in every category which is an impressive
feat. Planisware's current and future customers will benefit greatly."

Stage-Gate(R) is a registered trademark of Product Development
Institute. Stage-Gate Inc. is a Member Company of Product Development
Institute.

About Stage-Gate, Inc

Stage-Gate Inc. is the world's leading full-service provider of
solutions which enable organizations to improve their Product
Innovation and Portfolio Management capabilities. A globally
recognized and trusted brand, Stage-Gate Inc. accelerates client
success with strategic advisory and transformation services,
leading-edge products, best-selling publications, first-rate seminars
and Stage-Gate(R) certification. Clients include more than 5000
organizations of all sizes across all industries. To learn more about
Stage-Gate, Inc visit www.stage-gate.com

About Planisware

Planisware is the leading Global Product Portfolio Management
software company supplying real solutions to companies managing
complex R&D efforts. The acclaimed flexibility of the Planisware
solution allows customers to align the software solution with key
business programs and portfolio management processes. Planisware is a
profitable, growing, global company with 30% annual growth, 150,000
users and 200 Global 2000 companies as customers. To learn more about
Planisware, visit www.planisware.com or call (888) PLA-NISW.

Planisware
Paul Granese, 978-779-5382

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