A Project Management Information System is generally a single or a collection of computerized software applications that provide easier, efficient, and integrated methods for managing project information from their inception through to their completion. Many free project management information systems tools are available for use by project management professionals; however, they do not provide enough support methods to project management. Most of these tools can be useful in managing small projects, with short duration, low budget and simple implementation processes. When the project is broad and diverse, sophisticated tool(s) such as MS Project or Primavera are required. These tools are more expensive; they require skilled project team members and support a single project methodology.

In this paper, we assess the use of project management information systems in projects and its impact on the project outcome. Project management information systems vendors may use this as a guideline to indicate the key things that organization expects from the tool and to indicate the shortcomings that exist in their tool. Organizations may use the results as guideline in selecting the best set of project management information system tools that would enable success.