Last updated: January 2026
What Is PDWare?
Resource and project portfolio management in large organizations involves balancing competing demands—projects need resources, departments have capacity constraints, budgets are limited, and strategic priorities must be reflected in resource allocation. PDWare provides enterprise portfolio and resource management software that helps organizations make these complex decisions with data rather than politics.
The platform enables capacity planning, resource allocation, what-if scenario analysis, and portfolio optimization. For organizations managing significant project portfolios—professional services firms, R&D organizations, product development teams—PDWare provides the analytical tools to allocate resources effectively.
Rather than reactive resource management ("who's available?"), PDWare enables strategic resource allocation ("what's the optimal investment?").
Explore Portfolio Resource ManagementKey Features of PDWare
Capacity Planning
Understand resource capacity across your organization—what's available, what's committed, what's the gap between demand and supply. Plan capacity across time horizons from immediate to annual.
Resource Allocation
Allocate resources to projects based on skills, availability, and priority. Balance competing demands with visibility into trade-offs.
Portfolio Analysis
Evaluate project portfolios holistically. Understand which projects deliver most value, which consume most resources, and how to optimize the overall portfolio.
What-If Scenarios
Model different scenarios before committing. What if we take this project? What if we hire five more engineers? What if priorities shift? Scenario analysis informs decisions.
Integration with Project Tools
Connect with project management, ERP, and HR systems. PDWare aggregates data from operational systems for planning purposes.
Executive Reporting
Dashboards and reports that executive leadership can use for strategic decisions about resource investment.
PDWare Pricing in 2026
PDWare is enterprise software with pricing based on organization size, deployment model, and feature requirements. Contact the company for specific pricing information.
Expect enterprise software pricing appropriate for organizations managing significant project portfolios.
Request PDWare InformationPros and Cons of PDWare
Pros
- Strategic focus — Portfolio and resource management, not just project tracking
- What-if analysis — Model scenarios before committing
- Enterprise scale — Designed for large organizations with complex portfolios
- Integration capable — Connects to existing systems
- Analytics depth — Sophisticated capacity and portfolio analysis
Cons
- Enterprise complexity — Implementation requires significant effort
- Enterprise pricing — Substantial investment for appropriate organizations
- Data requirements — Meaningful analysis requires good data
- Change management — New processes alongside new software
Who Should Use PDWare?
Professional Services Firms — Organizations selling time that need to optimize resource utilization.
Product Development Organizations — Companies managing portfolios of development projects competing for engineering resources.
R&D Organizations — Research portfolios requiring strategic resource allocation.
Large Enterprises with Project Portfolios — Organizations where project portfolio decisions are strategic decisions.
PDWare vs Alternatives
Planview provides enterprise portfolio management at similar scale.
Microsoft Project Server offers portfolio features for Microsoft-centric organizations.
Resource Management features in PPM tools address similar needs within project management platforms.
PDWare positions as specialized resource and portfolio optimization—depth in this specific area.
Optimize Your Resource PortfolioGetting Started with PDWare
- Assess current state — Understand how resources are currently managed and allocated
- Define objectives — What decisions do you want to make better?
- Evaluate fit — Determine if PDWare matches your requirements and scale
- Plan implementation — Design data integration and process changes
- Implement incrementally — Start with core capabilities, expand over time
- Drive adoption — Train users and embed new processes
Frequently Asked Questions
What data does PDWare need?
Resource data (skills, availability, cost), project data (requirements, timeline, priority), and organizational structure. Data can come from integrated systems or be entered directly.
How long does implementation take?
Typical enterprise implementations take 3-6 months depending on scope and integration complexity.
Can it work with our existing project tools?
PDWare integrates with major project management and ERP systems. Specific integration capabilities should be verified.
Is cloud deployment available?
Yes, cloud and on-premises deployment options are typically available.
Final Verdict
PDWare addresses a real challenge for large organizations: making resource allocation decisions strategically rather than reactively. For organizations where resource decisions are strategic decisions—where choosing which projects to fund affects business outcomes—the analytical capabilities PDWare provides are valuable.
The investment is substantial, and implementation requires commitment. This isn't software for small teams or simple project portfolios. But for organizations managing complex portfolios where resource optimization matters, PDWare provides the tools to make better decisions with data.
If you're managing a significant project portfolio and struggling with resource allocation, PDWare is worth investigating.
Make Strategic Resource Decisions with PDWare
