Understanding
the Benefits of
Kahua's
Common Data
Environment
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Large complex projects generate an incredible
amount of project data, documents, drawings and
financial information. With projects continuing to grow
in size, scope and complexity, it is harder than ever to
manage all of this information, ensuring stakeholders
have the right information at the right time.
A common data environment (CDE) is a cloud-based
hub that organizes and securely distributes all of a
project's or program's information, keeps it accessible
and eliminates the need to manually manage
thousands of files, e-mails, business processes and
papers. CDEs are not a new concept. Born out of
document control departments, there are examples of
systems out there today, many architected and
delivered in the 1990s and early 2000s.
However, simply housing the information is not good
enough. For a CDE to benefit an organization, it must
connect three critical project components: scope,
budget and schedule. By collecting, tracking and
managing documents and data across these areas, a
CDE delivers a single source of truth across the
project lifecycle to minimize risk, deliver
accountability and ensure successful outcomes.
Document
Control
Change
Management
Cost
Management
Information
Security & Compliance
