METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROJECT INFORMATION
First Claim
1. A project management system for a professional services project, comprising:
- a. computer network means;
b. data processing means cooperating with said network;
c. one or more distributed application means, cooperating with said data processing means;
d. data storage means, cooperating with said one or more distributed application means, for storing data;
e. said data being substantially portable between said one or more distributed applications.
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Abstract
A method and system are provided for the transfer and/or aggregation of data and, in particular, integrating data used in managing a professional services practice. The invention preferably transfers and/or aggregates data relating to the identity of clients and matters for whom professional services are being rendered with data relating to the work which data may be maintained in inconsistent, proprietary formats, comprising one or more of the following types of information: accounting; budgeting; docketing; time and billing: work product; word processing; records; project management; and/or other information relating to the professional services. The system of the present invention preferably comprises data storage and data processing means adapted to use the data in substantially portable and/or application-independent format, and/or and transfer or aggregate data between common, and/or proprietary data formats.
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10 Claims
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1. A project management system for a professional services project, comprising:
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a. computer network means; b. data processing means cooperating with said network; c. one or more distributed application means, cooperating with said data processing means; d. data storage means, cooperating with said one or more distributed application means, for storing data; e. said data being substantially portable between said one or more distributed applications. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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