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BCS
DeveloperProjektron GmbH
Initial release2001
Written inJava
Operating systemWeb-based
PlatformCross-platform
TypeEnterprise resource planning (ERP), Project management software
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.projektron.de/en/bcs/

BCS (short for Business Coordination Software, formerly Projektron BCS), is a web-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) and project management software product developed by the Berlin-based software company Projektron GmbH.[1] The software is aimed primarily at project-oriented organizations and combines project planning and controlling with business functions such as resource planning, time tracking, invoicing and workflow support.[1][2]

BCS was first released in 2001 as a browser-based project management application and was subsequently expanded into a broader ERP platform for project-based service organizations.[3][1]

History

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BCS was introduced in 2001 by Projektron GmbH, a software company founded in Berlin in the same year.[1] Early descriptions of the product characterized it primarily as web-based project management software for planning, managing and controlling multiple projects simultaneously.[3][4]

Over time, the software was extended with additional modules covering functions beyond project planning, including resource management, time recording, quotation and invoice handling, CRM-related processes and workflow-oriented administration.[1][2][5] By the 2020s, Projektron positioned BCS not only as project management software but also as an ERP platform for professional services and other project-driven organizations.[1][6]

Features

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Project management

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BCS includes functions for project preparation, planning, execution, controlling and evaluation.[7] These include scheduling, milestone planning, work breakdown structures, target/actual comparison, forecasting and graphical controlling tools.[8]

The software also supports multi-project management and project portfolio management.[4][7] Independent review platforms describe BCS as a comprehensive tool for project planning, resource management, time tracking and the coordination of multiple projects, while also noting a comparatively steep learning curve.[2][5]

Methodological support

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According to the vendor, BCS is method-agnostic and can be used with project management standards and frameworks such as IPMA/GPM, PMI, Scrum, PRINCE2, Hermes and Automotive SPICE.[9] The software has also been the subject of academic work specifically examining its relation to PMBOK and PRINCE2.[3][10] Capterra’s product description likewise lists support for IPMA, PMI, PRINCE2, Scrum, Kanban, Hermes and BPMN 2.0.[2]

ERP and administrative functions

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Alongside project management features, BCS includes ERP-related functions such as time and effort tracking, quotation and invoicing workflows, resource planning, document-related processes and administrative workflow support.[1][2][6] Review and directory platforms commonly classify the product as a hybrid of project management and ERP software rather than a pure PM tool.[11][2]

Service and collaboration

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BCS includes ticketing and collaboration-related functions as part of its broader process support.[7] Review summaries describe it as adaptable for organizations that need to combine project work, resource planning and operational coordination in one system.[5][12]

Technology

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BCS is implemented as a browser-based enterprise application written in Java.[1] The product is accessed via a web browser rather than a locally installed desktop client.[2] Projektron offers the software both for in-house deployment and as a hosted service.[1]

Deployment and security

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BCS can be deployed either on premises or as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering.[1] According to the vendor, hosted installations are operated in Germany.[1] Projektron further states that its hosting and information security processes are aligned with standards and frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001 and TISAX.[13]

Use

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BCS is marketed for project-oriented organizations in sectors such as consulting, IT, engineering and the public sector.[14][15][16] An article published by the Smart Country Convention described Projektron BCS in 2025 as web-based project management and ERP software already used in public organizations.[17]

Vendor and review descriptions indicate that the software is intended for both smaller teams and larger organizations with more complex project portfolios, though independent review sources also note that the breadth of functions can make the system comparatively complex to learn and configure.[2][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "BCS – Project Management Software and ERP for Professional Services". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Projektron BCS Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons". Capterra. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  3. ^ a b c "PMBOK-Compliance der Projektmanagement-Software Projektron BCS". Google Books. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  4. ^ a b "Editorial: Agil und kein Ende". projektmanagement.digital. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  5. ^ a b c d "BCS (Business Coordination Software) Reviews & Features 2026". OMR Reviews. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  6. ^ a b "ERP for service providers". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  7. ^ a b c "Project management functions in BCS". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  8. ^ "Project controlling". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  9. ^ "Project management methods". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  10. ^ "Anwendung der Projektmanagementmethode PRINCE2 - auf die Projektmanagementsoftware Projektron BCS". Google Books. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  11. ^ "Alternatives to Projektron BCS". OMR Reviews. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  12. ^ "Projektron BCS". Software Advice. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  13. ^ "Projektron". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  14. ^ "Consulting – BCS". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  15. ^ "Software development – BCS". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  16. ^ "Public sector – BCS". Projektron. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
  17. ^ "Digitalizing processes: Efficient administrative work with Projektron BCS". Smart Country Convention. 2025-06-15. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
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