While communication is one of the most important success factors for projects, many businesses still rely on disconnected systems that didn’t “talk” to one another, leaving their teams to figure out what other stakeholders and systems are doing at any given point in the day. For many manufacturers this has given way to a more connected approach, bringing with it the promise of “smart factories,” where integrated systems support higher productivity and better efficiencies. Machines can use cloud platforms to exchange information in real-time, enabling a digitally-connected production line, factory floor and overall supply chain. The same type of environment is required for project-driven businesses.