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AI-powered project management for IT and software development

Forward-looking project management with Can Do, tailored to the challenges of IT and software companies.

 

Why do IT and software development need AI in project management?

 

Skills shortages, complex development cycles and global agile project structures present major challenges for IT and software companies. Spreadsheets and simple task boards are no longer enough to manage complex roadmaps, releases and distributed development teams efficiently.

The enterprise solution Can Do provides AI-powered project management software tailored to managers and team members in IT, software development and DevOps. It enables realistic sprint and release planning, intelligent resource management and full visibility – from feature planning to go-live.


 

 

 

 

 

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Key challenges in IT and software development

    •   Skills shortages and intense competition for tech talent
    •   Global remote teams working across time zones and tools
    •   Unrealistic plans lead to delayed releases and rising costs
    •   Growing complexity through microservices, DevOps and cloud infrastructure
    •   Overloaded key resources including senior developers, architects and product owners

Can Do provides a solution with AI-based assistance for project teams throughout the IT and software development project lifecycle.

 

 


 

AI-powered resource and skill management

Plan resources efficiently and keep developer workloads manageable

 

With Can Do you get AI-powered resource planning that reflects your IT teams’ actual working patterns.

  • Forward-looking capacity planning across sprints, teams and releases
  • Match skills including Java, Python, cloud and AI, to project requirements
  • Identify bottlenecks early in critical roles such as backend development and DevOps
  • Simulate realistic scenarios and alternatives

 

 

 

Portfolio and project management for complex development processes

From spreadsheets to real-time visibility

 

Many IT project managers struggle with outdated spreadsheets or overloaded Jira reports. Can Do provides:

  • Real-time monitoring of all projects and releases
  • Automated risk and feasibility analysis for feature delivery
  • KPI-based decision support, including time to market, velocity and utilisation
  • Portfolio optimisation aligned with strategic priorities, such as product lines and cloud migrations

 

Explore portfolio and project management with Can Do

 

 

 

 

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Project controls and risk management: precise, automated, reliable

Keep project and development costs under control and manage risks intelligently

 

Can Do replaces wishful thinking in project controls with reliable AI forecasts and early warnings about:

  • Budget overruns in development projects
  • Schedule risks for go-lives and releases
  • Capacity bottlenecks in DevOps and development teams
  • Dependencies between systems, teams and features

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Artificial intelligence transforms project management

From scattered data to informed decisions

 

AI is already part of project management with Can Do. It turns data into practical recommendations in real time.

How AI in Can Do improves your IT projects:

  • Simulate individual working patterns to identify overload before it occurs
  • Model team dynamics for realistic sprint and release planning
  • Predict and assess risks using mathematical models and historical project data
  • Receive specific recommendations to reschedule or reprioritise, with an explanation
  • Match skills and receive suggestions for alternative team configurations
  • Connect internal and external development capacity in a global resource overview

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Opportunities for IT and software companies

Digitalisation that delivers measurable, practical value

 

IT and software companies using the Can Do enterprise solution gain both technical and strategic benefits. Findings from customer projects and the accompanying analysis highlight:

Up to 25% time savings in project and resource administration

Visibility and reliable KPIs – from velocity to time to market

Effective resource utilisation for globally distributed teams, partners and freelancers

Employee satisfaction and motivation through realistic planning and modern tools

Prepare for the future with AI – from intelligent demand planning to automated decision support

 

 


 

Who is Can Do designed for in IT and software development?

 
Project managers in IT and software companies
    • Plan complex development and customer projects with greater confidence
    • Save time with AI-powered forecasts and assistance
    • Keep schedules, budgets and resources in view
    • Reduce coordination effort through shared visibility
Team leaders and resource managers 
    • Plan capacity realistically based on skills across teams, departments and locations
    • Identify bottlenecks and overload early with AI-powered forecasts
    • Coordinate efficiently with project and line management
    • Improve resource utilisation while keeping developer workloads manageable
IT management, CTOs and department heads
    • Gain visibility across all projects, resources and locations
    • Make informed decisions based on real data rather than spreadsheet estimates 
    • Improve on-time delivery with realistic, AI-supported plans
    • Create the foundations for growth, agility and digital transformation


 

What our customers say

 
“Particularly in rural areas, skilled professionals are our most valuable asset. Can Do helps us plan key resources realistically, deploy them effectively and protect them from sustained overload. Its AI provides the visibility we need in our day-to-day project work.”

 

– Head of Engineering at a medium-sized specialist machinery manufacturer in southern Germany

 

 


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