Introducing phase 1 of fp800
On Saturday January 16, 2010 Function Point introduced phase 1 of our next generation system, fp800. The largest component of this launch is the key enhancement that has been made in the back-end architecture of the system. This is the first major step in our larger road map for the system.
A majority of the changes in the system are behind the scenes. We have kept the look and feel the same while adding new functionality and introducing our future Interface Design look on the Client Portal side. You will also notice a new look log-in screen
Below is a list of new features being added. Additional details and documentation from the fp team will follow in the next week.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the upgrade. More details are available under "cheat-sheets" within the help site.
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New (visible) Additions to Function Point:
The Internal fp System:
We have made a huge amount of exciting changes that help lay the foundation for the direction we will be taking FP in 2010 and beyond. The following list contains the components that will be immediately visible to our users.
Calendar:
- The calendar has been completely re-written and now includes the ability to view all tasks and job due-dates as well as events.
- Export the calendar to iCal, Thunderbird or Outlook.
Notes:
- A completely re-written notes section within the system giving users the ability to create note threads (comments).
Companies and Contacts Modules:
- The ability to add custom data fields to both the companies and contacts modules.
- The ability to save files directly to a company folder.
- Salesforce Integration (will allow the syncing of company and contact information with FP).
- An amazing new interface for client collaboration is available with client user privileges set up through either the company or individual.
Project/Campaign Module:
- The ability to save files directly to a project folder.
- A new, simple view for your clients to see their active projects and related work.
Estimate Module:
- The ability to save files directly to an estimate folder.
- A new, simple view for your clients to see their active projects and related work.
Job/Docket Module:
- The ability to save files directly to a job folder.
- The launch of fpCollaborate (a premium service starting at $49 per month)
- The ability to add proofs (for internal and/or client collaboration) including commenting, approvals etc.
- A new, simple view for your clients to see their active jobs including status reports, milestones, invoices, files and concepts.
Admin Module:
- New interface for setting employee privileges including the ability to save privilege templates for future use.
The Client Portal:
The FP team is extremely excited to reveal a completely new Client Portal. Not only will this provide you with a revolutionary tool to help you with client collaboration, it provides you with a sneak-peak of the direction we will be taking with the FP Internal System (look, feel and functionality being rolled out over the next 12 months).
- The Portal provides your clients with the ability to:Submit work requests
- Look at active work and associated reports
- Approve and comment on design, video and copy concepts
- Upload and view files
- Participate in discussion forums
- Update their contact information
- The client will be able to view a calendar with relevant job data.
The fp team.
