Independent research firm recognises Compuware Changepoint as a leader in project portfolio management market

Compuware continues to be a leader in all the fundamentals of PPM, particularly in its resource and financial management offerings

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) announced that Forrester Research has recognised Compuware Changepoint as a leader in the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) market. In the December 2007 report, "The Forrester Wave: Project Portfolio Management Tools, Q4 2007," Forrester wrote: "Compuware continues to be a leader in all the fundamentals of PPM, particularly in its resource and financial management capabilities."

"When large companies are looking for robust and highly functional project portfolio management (PPM) solution alternatives, Compuware should be on their shortlist," wrote Forrester Senior Analyst, Lewis Cardin, in this report. "Well-earned name recognition keeps the vendor front of mind and in the leadership column with its strong product offerings."

According to the Forrester report, Compuware Changepoint is a good fit for buyers that:

Need strong assurance of a smooth implementation. Compuware has lived up to its reputation of being customer-focused and responsive. The company endorses the axiom that its customers should have their PPM processes in place before introducing a tool to support PPM. This vendor's use of "accelerators" helps customers get early value from the use of the solution.
Look for a no-surprises solid PPM solution that meets high standards and expectations. The solution works as presented with no "gotchas," and the software is operationally stable.

''We are pleased to be recognised as a leader in the PPM Market,'' said Lori Ellsworth, Vice President of Portfolio Management Solutions at Compuware Corporation. ''This report reflects Compuware's commitment to delivering customer success by helping organisations maximise the business value of their IT investments.''

Compuware Changepoint is a business-centric IT management solution that enables IT executives to take a comprehensive approach to managing supply and demand—unlocking the potential of an IT organisation to effectively meet the needs of the business. Using Changepoint, CIOs can deliver maximum business value through enhanced IT performance, improved collaboration between IT and business leadership, closer alignment of resources and activities with the business strategy, increased responsiveness to changing business needs and more effective life cycle management of the entire IT portfolio.

Compuware Corporation

Compuware Corporation (NASDAQ: CPWR) maximises the value IT brings to the business by helping CIOs more effectively manage the business of IT. Compuware solutions accelerate the development, improve the quality and enhance the performance of critical business systems while enabling CIOs to align and govern the entire IT portfolio, increasing efficiency, cost control and employee productivity throughout the IT organisation. Founded in 1973, Compuware serves the world's leading IT organisations, including more than 90 per cent of the Fortune 100 companies. Learn more about Compuware at http://www.compuware.com/.