Sciforma Corporation, founded in 1982 and based in Los Gatos, California, is a privately held company that provides organizations worldwide with project and process management software and services. The company originally was known for its Project Scheduler system, which operated on the DOS platform. The firm offers clients the PSNext web-based project management, PS8 and Project Communicator desktop project management, and Sciforma Process (TM) mapping and simulation programs. PSNext is built on the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) platform. It supports the management of multiple projects. The system provides users with timesheet, task management, budgeting, assignment management, exception reporting, and other tools. PS8, which operates on the Microsoft (R) Windows (R) platform, includes project schedule, website management, cost management, and a variety of data access control features. Project Communicator allows project teams, managers, and executives to share information. The system includes the PC-Inform, PC-Objectives, and PC-Admin modules, some of which can be deployed independently. PC-Inform allows team members to view task lists in web browsers. PC-Objectives maps corporate goals to project plans. PC-Admin allows managers to control project data security settings. Sciforma Process is a process mapping and simulation tool that provides users with a flowchart interface. It allows users to design, simulate, analyze, and optimize business and manufacturing processes. Information is distributed with the Process Viewer program. The optional Process Repository allows users to create secure, collaborative work environments. Sciforma has formed alliances with support service partners worldwide.