Runn
Smart resource and capacity planning for successful projects and teams.
Executive Summary
Runn is a cloud-based resource management and project planning platform designed to align people, projects, and business goals. It provides real-time visibility into resource allocation, workload distribution, and project timelines, helping organizations, particularly IT and software development teams, optimize efficiency and improve decision-making. Key business value includes forecasting capacity, tracking project profitability, and preventing overbooking or underutilization of resources.
Use Cases
- Optimizing resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Forecasting future hiring needs based on project pipeline.
- Tracking project profitability and financial health.
- Balancing team workloads to prevent burnout and maximize utilization.
- Planning and managing projects for IT and software development teams.
- Conducting scenario planning for strategic business decisions.
Features
Visibility
- Real-time Capacity Planning: Provides an instant overview of team capacity and workload, highlighting over/underutilization.
- Project Financial Tracking: Monitors project budgets, costs, and profitability with predictive insights into financial metrics.
- Utilization Heatmaps: Visualizes resource utilization across the business to identify trends and potential issues.
- Scenario Planning: Allows users to plan different scenarios and immediately see the impact on resources and financials.
Intelligence
- Predictive Resource Forecasting: Forecasts future resource needs, demand, and usage trends to inform strategic decisions.
- AI-Optimized Resource Allocation: Helps pinpoint the right-fit resources for projects and optimize assignments.
- Automated Scheduling Assistance: Assists in automating task assignments and finding employee replacements based on availability.
- Budget Optimization Insights: Analyzes project costs and spending patterns to propose cost-saving measures.
Support
- Help Center & Documentation: Access to articles, guides, and resources for self-service support.
- Live Chat Support: Real-time assistance through an in-app live chat feature.
- Email Support: Standard support channel for inquiries and assistance.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-native SaaS
- Deployment
- Cloud/SaaS
- Authentication
- SSO, SAML 2.0, MFA, Google Login
- API Available
- Yes
- MCP Server
- No
Infrastructure
- Salesforce Heroku
AI/ML Stack
- Machine Learning
Integrations
- Harvest
- WorkflowMax
- Clockify
- Zapier
- API
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA
Encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit
Pricing
- Model
- Per resource/month, Tiered subscription
- Starting Price
- Starting at $10/resource/month (billed annually)
- Target Customer
- Mid-market to Enterprise, Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Monthly available, Annual (with discount)
- Free Trial
- Yes, 14 days (credit card required)
About Runn
Runn is a New Zealand-based software company founded in 2018, specializing in real-time resource management and forecasting solutions for project-based teams. Their cloud-based platform enables businesses to plan, track, and forecast staffing capacity and capability, aiming to replace traditional spreadsheets and processes.
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