PDware
Enterprise resource planning and portfolio management software
Founded
2002
Starting Price
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Category
Project Management
Last updated February 9, 2026
About PDware
PDware ResourceFirst is a dynamic resource and portfolio management platform designed for project-driven organizations. It provides real-time visibility into resource capacity and demand, enabling strategic allocation, what-if scenario planning, and portfolio optimization across Agile, traditional, and hybrid environments.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Purpose-built for resource management rather than bolted-on as an afterthought
- Highly configurable across industries, methodologies, and organizational structures
- Powerful what-if scenario analysis for proactive resource planning
- Open API with prebuilt connectors for major enterprise tools (Jira, SAP, Salesforce)
- Expert support team acting as strategic partners, not just helpdesk
Key Features
Resource Capacity Planning
Track employee skills, proficiency levels, availability, and cost centers with interactive dashboards showing capacity versus demand across the organization
Strategic Resource Allocation
Skill-based project matching with scoring models and automated prioritization algorithms for competing projects
What-If Scenario Planning
Real-time scenario analysis to evaluate resource conflicts, timeline adjustments, and sourcing strategies before committing resources
Portfolio Optimization
Align projects with business objectives, rank portfolios by priority, and use waterline analysis for funding decisions
Agile & Hybrid Support
Unified capacity forecasting across waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies with team-based and individual allocation
Financial Management
Budget tracking, cost forecasting, expenditure analysis, and time/expense tracking for billing accuracy
Qlik-Powered Dashboards
Advanced visualizations for project timelines, utilization rates, budget consumption, and KPI monitoring
Pricing
Custom
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- Full ResourceFirst platform
- Resource capacity planning
- Portfolio optimization
- What-if scenario planning
- Qlik-powered dashboards
Best For
Enterprise Resource Planning
Mid-to-large organizations managing hundreds of projects with complex resource constraints and cross-functional teams
PMO Portfolio Governance
Project Management Offices establishing formal intake, prioritization, and resource allocation processes across the enterprise
IT & Software Development
Technology teams balancing product roadmaps, cross-functional resources, and sprint planning across multiple delivery streams
Professional Services
Consulting and professional services firms forecasting billable hours, managing utilization, and optimizing staffing
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