Redmine: collaboration and project management

Redmine: collaboration and project management

Redmine is a powerful but lightweight open source project management application written and developed by an active group of bright open source enthusiasts. It offers web-based project management, issue tracking, status reporting, time tracking and -billing, and wiki/document management functionality.

Despite Redmine’s roots in software development, its outstanding flexibility and usability make it a general project management tool replied upon by a multitude of organisations in business, culture, and government. In other words: you do not need to be an engineer to enjoy working with Redmine.

finnlabs is a leading provider of Redmine-centered services. We are proud to have served clients such as Siemens AG, Deutsche Telekom AG, and PONS GmbH. finnlabs offers:

• Use case and benefit analysis
• Installation and system integration
• System customisation and training
• Hosting and maintenance
• Plugin development

Use case and benefit analysis

“Can Redmine help me achieve my goals?” Most projects need dedicated collaboration tools to succeed. finnlabs consultants can help you decide whether your organisation will benefit from using Redmine. We have a strong background in business and IT consulting, and work daily in project management. We have teamed up with many organisations, analysing their processes and implementing “the right dose” of collaboration tools.

Installation and system integration

Redmine has a modular and open design. You can install the entire package or individually select the components your current system lacks. Redmine is cross-platform and cross-database. It seamlessly integrates with any existing SCM (SVN, CVS, Git, Mercurial, Bazaar and Darcs), and LDAP authentication support reduces the burden of user administration in larger organisations. Of course, the look and feel of the interface is easily adapted to your company’s style.

Still not close enough to your existing systems? The open architecture of Redmine gives you the freedom to make additional changes on all layers of the system: database, logic, and presentation.

System customisation and training

finnlabs not only delivers turn-key installations which allow you to start working immediately, but also offers training and workshops for your team. Redmine is an intuitive system to use, but sometimes hints or tips smooth the first steps.

Hosting and maintenance

finnlabs can either install Redmine on one of your servers or can host the software for you as a service, with all the bells and whistles.

Plugin development

Does your project require a special collaboration feature? Chances are, someone in the same position has already created a plug-in for it. If not, plug-ins can be developed cost efficiently, since Redmine is based on the Ruby on Rails framework.