Audience
Service organizations that are looking to transform speed and quality of their delivery through optimization and standardization can leverage Hydra.
About Hydra
Hydra is the only resource-centric project management software solution designed specifically to help professional services create, define, execute, and optimize their projects through business process and knowledge management. This cloud-based project planning and management solution offers powerful and feature-rich tools to help organizations of all sizes deliver projects on time and on a budget. Core features of Hydra include GPRS reporting, testing / QA management, time and attendance tracking, employee onboarding, risk alerts, and more.
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• Analytics & AI Insights
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Governed Workflow Automation
-Low-code workflow automation for any step in the portfolio and project management process
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Extensible Data Model
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Embedded AI with Planview Anvi
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Company Information
Hydra Solutions
Founded: 1994
United Kingdom
www.hydra.cloud/en/
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person
Support
Online
Phone Support
Hydra Frequently Asked Questions
Hydra Product Features
Professional Services Automation
CRM
Supported
Client Portal
Supported
Collaboration Tools
Supported
Document Management
Supported
Portfolio Management
Supported
Project Management
Supported
Resource Management
Supported
Time & Expense Tracking
Supported
Billing & Invoicing
Not Supported
Proposal Generation
Not Supported
Quote Management
Not Supported