News

Here is a list of news items from MCSI. Check back often for additional news.

Bookmark and Share



Hagan joins MCSI as sales director
(November 2, 2009) - Timothy Hagan has joined Mobile Creative Solutions Inc. as sales director, the company announced today.

Hagan, who will work out of the greater Chicago area, will lead the company's sales efforts by generating and following up with sales leads and initiating contact with prospective clients in a variety of industries and regions.

With 20 years of experience, Hagan brings extensive background to MCSI in sales, software technology and Internet solutions in the construction, information technology, manufacturing and electrical engineering industries. He's also an advisor with the Association of Subcontractors & Affiliates in the Chicago area.

"Tim's experience and background is really a good fit with MCSI," MCSI President Jim Bratsakis said. "He's very well connected in our target markets and brings significant technological experience to the table, which is very important in this industry. Tim is already making an impact."



MCSI offers P6 training sessions in Chicago, northwest Indiana
(October 7, 2009) - Those who want to learn more about Primavera's P6 client/server-based solution now has an opportunity to learn more during three-day hands-on training sessions offered by MCSI.

The sessions, called "Course 102: Project Management in P6 Client-Server," are offered in Chicago and Porter, Indiana, which is just east of Chicago. MCSI's certified Primavera trainers will lead you through the entire project life cycle, from planning to execution. Topics include adding activities, assigning resources and creating a baseline. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the concepts of planning and scheduling. The three basic elements of project management will be emphasized: schedule, resource and cost.

Course level: Basic
Targeted Roles Program Managers, Project Managers, Planners/Schedulers
Prerequisite: Fundamental project management training, knowledge of MS Windows
Professional Development and Continuing Education Units: Earns 19.5 PDUs and 1.95 CEUs

The training dates and sites are:

Chicago
November 4-6
Jameson Inn
2111 S. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 6005

Porter Indiana
November 18-20
CEI Training Center
802 Canonie Drive
Porter, Indiana 46304

For more information about the training sessions, or to register, call MCSI at 888.655.MCSI (6274)



The Project Pete Experience makes its debut at Primavera Conference
(October 7, 2009) - The annual Primavera Conference is coming to San Francisco Oct. 14-15, and MCSI will be there.

MCSI will have a free-standing kiosk (HM-018) in the conference's Primavera Pavilion. There, visitors can learn more about the specialized products and services MCSI offers and how they can help businesses of all sizes can use customized software and systems to increase efficiencies in project management and scheduling. MCSI is a Primavera-certified trainer, consultant and software implementer.

MCSI will also debut The Project Pete Experience, which is a three-minute entertaining video that explains who and what MCSI is, and has a little fun with the beatnik culture that has been a part of MCSI's brand for 10 years.

The Primavera Conference, part of Oracle OpenWorld 2009, is a great chance to learn about the latest and greatest developments in project management software and services. It includes more than 70 sessions on enterprise project performance management and related subjects, Primavera hands-on labs, a wide variety of vendors, and more.