1. The Future of Connections Online Planned Features & Enhancements Bryan T. Siders

2. Connections Online Planned Features & Enhancements Connections 3.0 –Microsoft Project Connector Connections 4.0 –SQL Server 2005 –Web Services Architecture –Database Changes –Default User Interface Changes

3. Connections Online 3.0 Microsoft Project Connector Integrates with Microsoft Project 2002/2003 Business Priorities, Deliverables, Tasks, Team Members Import from Connections Online, edit, and export back to Connections Online

4. Connections Online 4.0 SQL Server 2005 Custom Reporting Services (outputs to SharePoint Portal Server, Word, Excel) Notification Services (e-mail, IM, PDAs) Improved Security Data Transformation Services Native Web Services

5. Connections Online 4.0 Web Services Architecture Widely accessible to many different data sources and user interfaces Single point of access Allows third-party custom interfaces Basic framework for future features

6. Connections Online 4.0 Database Changes More congruity between similar items –Business Priorities & Natural Team Projects –Organizations & Natural Teams –Start Date / Near Date / Finish Date / Due Date Task Predecessors

7. Standards-based for cross-browser compatibility No pop-up windows Resizable window and fonts Customizable layout and style Spell-checking Windows authentication option Easier entry of repetitive data Customization options on standard reports Direct links between Connections (tabs) Scripting not required More feature-rich edit window when scripting enabled Fully customizable wording Connections Online 4.0 Default User Interface Changes Our customers have clearly and repeatedly comunicated their collective need for more affordable, high quality products that are delivered within shorter lead times. As the Lean paradigm is practiced throuhout the entire value network, our joint resources will be better positioned to pursue the highest priority opportunities—those that promise better asset utilization and profitable revenue growth. individual connection business priority critical measure focus organization connection deliverable team connection task natural team my connection change in expense change in revenue sponsor minimum meets exceeds team leader accountability team member supervisory scope values emotional goal authority matrix basic role resource utilization dialog follow-up task

8. Questions? Comments? Use the Connections Online Forum http://www.connectionsonline.net/forum/ E-mail me Bryan T. Siders