Your Questions About Verto, Answered
Explore all frequently asked questions in one place. Get quick guidance on using Verto to improve visibility, reporting, governance, and delivery across programmes.
Features
Explore the tools and functionality that make Verto a reliable, flexible platform for managing complex programmes, projects and daily operations. This section answers the most common questions about how Verto works, what it can do, and how it supports seamless collaboration, reporting and confident decision-making.
Most clients reduce manual reporting by 60–75% within the first two months.
Yes. Verto connects seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Teams, Power BI and your existing data sources.
Absolutely. You can configure dashboards for Cabinet, leadership, programme managers or project teams.
We provide user training and separate admin training. Our Client Experience team ensure users are fully confident and supported.
Verto is framework-agnostic, you can manage Waterfall, Agile or hybrid projects using configurable templates and workflows.
Yes. We’ll help you import and standardise your current templates for consistent delivery.
Most clients reduce project setup time and reporting effort within the first month post launch.
Absolutely. You can manage tasks, updates and approvals directly through Teams.
Yes. Verto links plans to benefits, costs and outcomes, giving you full visibility from start to finish.
Most clients achieve measurable visibility and reporting improvements within one month of implementation.
Yes. Verto can mirror existing structures or consolidate multiple frameworks into a single unified model.
Yes. Verto seamlessly connects to Microsoft Teams, 365, Power BI and other data sources for real-time reporting.
Our Client Experience team delivers tailored onboarding and hands-on support to embed Verto across all teams.
Most clients have their first automated workflows running within 2–4 weeks post launch.
No. Verto’s Client Experience team will help design processes directly with admin teams.
Yes. We can replicate or optimise your existing approval, reporting and review processes.
Every automated workflow generates a full audit trail, giving you instant evidence for reviews and assurance.
Yes. Verto supports both permanent and external resources across any structure or portfolio.
Yes. Verto connects with existing systems to synchronise data on time, cost and roles.
Most organisations achieve full workforce visibility within one reporting cycle.
Absolutely. Verto can enable demand forecasting for long-term planning.
Yes. By balancing priorities and aligning teams to capacity, you eliminate overcommitment and reduce stress. In addition, there is a reduction in manual workload, with reduction in duplication of reporting, data entry and updating, leaving more time for strategic work.
Yes. Verto connects benefits, costs and outcomes to show ROI in real time.
Absolutely. Verto can connect to most financial and performance systems used in the public sector.
Yes. Benefits can roll up from projects to programmes to portfolios, giving full visibility.
Verto supports both quantitative and qualitative benefits tracking, including social value and citizen impact.
Yes. You can produce audit-ready reports for any governance or funding framework instantly.
At every stage of delivery, initiation, delivery and especially at the closure of a project, programme or portfolio of work. Verto prompts and records lessons as projects progress.
Yes. Lessons can be embedded directly into templates, workflows and approvals.
Lessons are fully traceable and visible across projects, providing assurance evidence for continuous improvement.
Absolutely. Lessons can be shared within or across organisations through controlled access.
That's great. Verto can integrate your current process and make it digital, consistent and auditable.
Yes. Verto automatically aggregates RAID data across portfolios, giving you both detailed and executive views.
Yes. You can configure scoring models to align with your risk framework.
RAID data can trigger automated escalations, approvals and reporting, fully configurable to your governance model.
Absolutely. Verto records all assigned actions, due dates and progress, providing full traceability.
Yes. Verto supports RAID management across all delivery methodologies.
No, they enhance them. Verto integrates with Microsoft 365, giving you a single, structured view across Teams, SharePoint and the platform.
Yes. You can securely invite delivery partners and suppliers with custom permissions.
All files are version-controlled and auditable, with permissions aligned to your governance model.
Absolutely. Verto Workspaces are built for distributed teams across directorates and geographies, even across organisations.
Yes. Each workspace can be tailored to your structure, governance and reporting needs.
No. Verto Intelligence is designed for decision-makers and project managers of all levels of experience and expertise. You do not need to be a data scientist to use Verto. Insights are presented clearly, with no coding requirements. Verto Intelligence enables you to ask questions in plain English and get the answers you need without delay.
Yes. Verto uses your live project, portfolio and performance data to generate insights.
Absolutely. You define the datasets and indicators that matter most to your organisation.
Yes. All AI models operate within your secure UK-hosted environment, meeting ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials standards.
It enhances them. Verto Intelligence integrates with your existing Power BI or analytics solutions to add automation and predictive capability.
Services
Discover how Verto supports you beyond the platform itself. This section covers everything from onboarding and training to ongoing support, updates and best-practice guidance—helping your teams get the most value from Verto at every stage.
We focus on configuration, adoption and reporting from day one, ensuring measurable success within weeks, not months, of launch.
Support costs cover hosting, maintenance support, access to Verto helpdesk, UK-based support team, admin training, Verto User Group, Verto Knowledge Hub and report writing.
We define measurable KPIs, including adoption, time to value and benefits realised, as part of your success plan.
Yes. You can scale from guided support to full VAaaS at any point.
While public sector is our core, we support highly regulated industries such as financial services, insurance, banking and manufacturing. We regularly work with organisations outside the public sector, so please talk to us about your requirements.
Yes. That’s exactly what VAaaS (Verto Administration as a Service) provides, second tier support and admin cover with no downtime or skills loss.
A P3M Maturity Assessment evaluates how effectively your organisation delivers projects, programmes and portfolios. It identifies strengths, gaps and practical improvement opportunities.
Increasing scrutiny, funding pressures and delivery complexity make maturity essential. An assessment provides evidence-based insight to improve confidence, control and outcomes.
The assessment covers 14 key areas across governance, reporting, delivery capability, resourcing, benefits realisation and assurance. It provides a holistic view of how work is planned, delivered and measured.
Most assessments are completed within two to four weeks. You receive actionable insight quickly without disrupting day-to-day delivery.
No. The assessment works whether you have a formal PMO or not. It highlights where structure exists and where simple changes can deliver immediate value.
You receive an extensive maturity report, with priority recommendations and a practical roadmap. The focus is on achievable improvements, not theoretical models.
Verto Administration as a Service covers the day-to-day configuration and management of the Verto platform. This includes handling system changes, implementing enhancements, managing permissions, supporting reporting requests and maintaining the platform so it continues to meet your organisation’s needs as they evolve.
The service manages core administration activities such as user permissions, site configuration changes, enhancements to existing setup, and the custom report request process. A dedicated support portal is also provided to manage requests in a clear and structured way.
When your organisation’s needs change, the VAaaS team implements updates and enhancements to your existing Verto configuration. This ensures workflows, reporting and governance remain aligned with how you work, without requiring internal rebuilds or retraining.
Yes. VAaaS is designed for organisations that want to avoid relying on a small number of internal administrators or losing capability due to staff turnover or leave. It provides continuity and cover without adding headcount.
VAaaS reduces the need for ongoing in-depth administrator training by shifting responsibility to Verto specialists. Training is still available, but your team no longer needs to maintain expert-level knowledge to keep the platform running effectively.
By outsourcing administration to specialists, organisations avoid gaps caused by staff turnover, annual leave or competing priorities. The platform is maintained consistently, securely and in line with best practice, reducing operational and delivery risk.
Industries
Central Government
Find out how Verto supports central government teams with secure programme delivery, cross-department collaboration and confident reporting. This section answers common questions about compliance, scalability and day-to-day use.
Yes. You can scale from guided support to full VAaaS at any point.
Yes. Verto is designed to support the reporting standards commonly required across UK public sector organisations. We do this by structuring data models, workflows, and reports so they align naturally with these frameworks, rather than forcing teams to retrofit data at the end.
Absolutely. Verto connects securely with Microsoft 365, Teams, finance and HR systems to create one source of truth.
All project data, costs and benefits are linked within Verto, making ROI and outcome reporting clear and defensible.
Yes. Verto is ISO 27001 certified and Cyber Essentials accredited, ensuring full compliance with UK public sector security frameworks.
Verto links financial data to benefits and outcomes, giving you clear ROI reporting for members, auditors and funding bodies.
Yes. Verto integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Team. Verto integrates with many local government systems for unified reporting.
Absolutely. Verto provides a full audit trail of all changes, amendments, including any suggestions accepted by Verto Intelligence. Verto generates out-of-the-box standard reports for central, local government and internal audit standards. These templates are not static documents. They are powered by live data, updated automatically and configurable to reflect your governance model, terminology and reporting cycles.
Yes. Verto is ISO 27001 certified and Cyber Essentials accredited, meeting all government security requirements.
Yes. That’s exactly what VAaaS (Verto Administration as a Service) provides, second tier support and admin cover with no downtime or skills loss.
A P3M Maturity Assessment evaluates how effectively your organisation delivers projects, programmes and portfolios. It identifies strengths, gaps and practical improvement opportunities.
Increasing scrutiny, funding pressures and delivery complexity make maturity essential. An assessment provides evidence-based insight to improve confidence, control and outcomes.
The assessment covers 14 key areas across governance, reporting, delivery capability, resourcing, benefits realisation and assurance. It provides a holistic view of how work is planned, delivered and measured.
Most assessments are completed within two to four weeks. You receive actionable insight quickly without disrupting day-to-day delivery.
No. The assessment works whether you have a formal PMO or not. It highlights where structure exists and where simple changes can deliver immediate value.
You receive an extensive maturity report, with priority recommendations and a practical roadmap. The focus is on achievable improvements, not theoretical models.
Verto Administration as a Service covers the day-to-day configuration and management of the Verto platform. This includes handling system changes, implementing enhancements, managing permissions, supporting reporting requests and maintaining the platform so it continues to meet your organisation’s needs as they evolve.
The service manages core administration activities such as user permissions, site configuration changes, enhancements to existing setup, and the custom report request process. A dedicated support portal is also provided to manage requests in a clear and structured way.
When your organisation’s needs change, the VAaaS team implements updates and enhancements to your existing Verto configuration. This ensures workflows, reporting and governance remain aligned with how you work, without requiring internal rebuilds or retraining.
Yes. VAaaS is designed for organisations that want to avoid relying on a small number of internal administrators or losing capability due to staff turnover or leave. It provides continuity and cover without adding headcount.
VAaaS reduces the need for ongoing in-depth administrator training by shifting responsibility to Verto specialists. Training is still available, but your team no longer needs to maintain expert-level knowledge to keep the platform running effectively.
By outsourcing administration to specialists, organisations avoid gaps caused by staff turnover, annual leave or competing priorities. The platform is maintained consistently, securely and in line with best practice, reducing operational and delivery risk.
Local Government
Explore how Verto helps local authorities manage programmes, collaborate across services and report with clarity. This section answers common questions about flexibility, compliance and supporting improved outcomes for communities.
Verto links spend directly to outcomes and benefits, providing clear evidence of how investment translates into impact. This makes value for money visible, measurable, and defensible.
Yes. Verto integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, Teams, and local government systems for unified reporting.
Absolutely. Verto provides a full audit trail and can generate reports aligned to transparency code and internal audit standards.
Yes. Verto is ISO 27001 certified and Cyber Essentials accredited, meeting all government security requirements.
Verto provides live, standardised reports and dashboards aligned to Member expectations. Reports are always current, consistent, and ready for scrutiny without manual effort.
Yes. Verto provides a single view across departments while allowing services to work in ways that suit them. This balances consistency with local flexibility.
Verto embeds governance into everyday delivery with approvals, controls and full audit trails. This makes audits easier and governance visible at all times.
Verto doesn't need a PMO to work with local government. We reduces reliance on manual PMO activity through automation and standardisation. We also provide optional ongoing admin and advisory support where needed.
We work as a long-term partner, supporting maturity, continuous improvement and evolving needs. Verto grows with the local government organisation as delivery capability matures.
Healthcare
See how Verto supports NHS and healthcare teams with secure collaboration, programme delivery and real-time reporting. This section answers common questions around data protection, integration and managing complex transformation across services.
Yes. Verto supports NHS England reporting templates and assurance processes across programmes and portfolios.
Absolutely. Verto connects multiple organisations, providing shared visibility and data governance across systems.
Yes. Verto is ISO 27001 certified, Cyber Essentials accredited and fully compliant with DSPT standards.
Yes. Benefits can be linked to clinical and operational outcomes, supporting transparent and evidence-based reporting.
Housing
Learn how Verto helps housing providers manage projects, streamline workflows and collaborate across teams. This section answers common questions about compliance, flexibility and supporting better outcomes for tenants and communities.
Yes. Verto tracks grant conditions, milestones and outcomes, providing evidence for government reporting requirements.
Verto links delivery outcomes to community and ESG metrics, giving clear visibility of social value.
Absolutely. Verto supports shared governance and real-time collaboration between housing associations, councils and partners.
Yes. Verto is ISO 27001 certified and Cyber Essentials accredited, ensuring full compliance with UK housing data standards.
Financial Services
Discover how Verto supports financial organisations with secure project delivery, streamlined collaboration and clear reporting. This section answers common questions about compliance, governance and adapting Verto to complex regulatory environments.
Yes. Verto provides the assurance and audit trails required for financial and operational regulatory reporting.
Absolutely. Verto enables governance models that mirror your risk structure, supporting oversight and accountability.
Yes. Verto meets ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials standards and can integrate securely with your internal systems.
Verto links investment, milestones and outcomes, giving leadership a clear, auditable return on transformation spend.
Private Sector
Discover how Verto supports financial organisations with secure project delivery, streamlined collaboration and clear reporting. This section answers common questions about compliance, governance and adapting Verto to complex regulatory environments.
Yes. Verto supports enterprise-wide transformation and can be configured for any structure or operating model.
Absolutely. Verto links every investment and milestone to measurable business outcomes.
Verto aligns with your existing frameworks, ensuring visibility, accountability and audit-ready reporting across all portfolios.
Yes. Verto is ISO 27001 certified and Cyber Essentials accredited, meeting the highest data security standards.
Use Cases
Single Source of Truth
Learn how Verto centralises data and information, giving teams one reliable place to track projects, progress and outcomes. This section answers common questions about maintaining consistency, improving transparency and reducing duplication across programmes.
Most organisations achieve measurable reporting time savings within weeks of launch.
No. Verto integrates with Microsoft 365, Teams and other tools to connect data, not replace it.
Verto is ISO 27001 certified, Cyber Essentials accredited and hosted entirely in UK data centres.
Our Client Experience team provides onboarding, training and continuous improvement support.
A centralised programme management platform provides you real-time visibility through dashboards and automated reporting, removing the need for manual updates and allowing you to focus on strategic oversight.
By standardising risk data and using AI with Verto Intelligence, you can surface emerging issues quickly, helping you prioritise intervention before small risks become blockers.
A shared system with tailored dashboards, such as Verto, provides a unified view of progress, spend and performance across all programmes, ensuring leaders have consistent, comparable data.
Automated portfolio reports ensure your data is always current, such as those available within Verto, reducing the manual effort and error that often come with spreadsheets or emailed updates.
When all teams input their data into Verto, you can instantly generate portfolio-wide reports saving hours of admin and chasing, while maintaining confidence in data accuracy.
Move from chasing updates to receiving them automatically. A well-embedded platform can pull progress, risks and milestones into one place, freeing up time for decision-making.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
See how Verto helps teams across different departments work together seamlessly, share information and coordinate efforts. This section answers common questions about breaking down silos, improving communication and driving joint outcomes.
Most organisations start seeing benefits within the first month, with full collaboration achieved in under 12 weeks.
No. Verto adapts to your existing governance structure, it enhances collaboration without disrupting delivery.
Yes. Verto enables permission-based access and secure sharing across departments and partner organisations.
Our Client Experience team provides tailored onboarding, training and continuous improvement guidance.
Administrative Overhead & Manual Reporting
Discover how Verto reduces time spent on manual reporting and routine administration. This section answers common questions about automating workflows, simplifying reporting and freeing teams to focus on delivering real results.
Clients typically reduce manual reporting by 75% within months of launch.
Verto connects with your existing systems to centralise the data into one place, streamlining the work, not replacing it.
We have dealt with some of the most complex data integrations across the UK government. Our implementation team tailors workflows to your organisation’s governance, ensuring a smooth transition.
Automated reporting strengthens governance by ensuring consistency, version control and audit readiness.
Portfolio-Level Decision Making
Learn how Verto provides a clear overview across multiple projects and programmes, supporting informed, strategic decisions. This section answers common questions about prioritisation, risk management and tracking performance at a portfolio level.
Most organisations achieve full portfolio reporting within 4–6 weeks of implementation.
Verto standardises data at the reporting level, you can maintain flexibility while achieving consistent oversight, all while presenting the data in multiple formats, depending on what different teams need to report and track progress.
Every decision is backed by transparent, real-time data and full audit trails.
Yes. Verto connects with finance systems, benefits trackers and performance dashboards for a complete view across the organisation.
Governance, Compliance & Audit Trail
See how Verto helps organisations maintain strong governance, meet compliance requirements and track every action with confidence. This section answers common questions about audit trails, accountability and risk management across projects and programmes.
Yes, any approvals, alterations and updates will be tracked in the audit logs.
Verto standardises governance processes while maintaining visibility across teams. Controls are applied consistently and transparently.
Verto is audit-ready by design, with live data, approvals, and history always available. Audit preparation becomes continuous, not reactive.
Yes. Verto is configurable to reflect your specific governance stages, thresholds and approval routes.
Verto uses ISO 27001-certified controls, role-based access, and UK data hosting. Sensitive governance data is protected at all times.
Verto provides governance dashboards covering approvals, exceptions, risks, and compliance trends. This supports continuous improvement.
Managing Resources Across Multiple Projects
Discover how Verto helps teams allocate, track and optimise resources across multiple projects. This section answers common questions about capacity planning, workload management and ensuring the right resources are in the right place at the right time.
Verto connects data from all active projects to show live utilisation across teams and portfolios.
Yes. Verto supports shared resource pools across departments and partner organisations.
Verto integrates with Microsoft 365, Teams and other planning systems to consolidate data seamlessly.
Balanced workloads and proactive planning reduce burnout and improve retention.
Standardising Project Delivery Methods
Learn how Verto helps organisations apply consistent project delivery approaches across teams and programmes. This section answers common questions about best-practice frameworks, repeatable processes and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and reliably.
Not at all. Verto allows you to define core standards while giving teams the flexibility to adapt them for your local context.
Standardisation ensures every project reports on the same metrics, making portfolio oversight and assurance much simpler.
Yes. Verto can embed any framework into a consistent, governed approach. We have clients using PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall and hybrid and all work in Verto.
Our Client Experience team supports rollout, training and feedback loops to ensure smooth adoption.
Integrating with Microsoft 365 & Teams
See how Verto connects seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and Teams to enhance collaboration and productivity. This section answers common questions about integration, file sharing, and keeping your workflows in sync across platforms.
No. Integration follows standard Microsoft security protocols and can be enabled by your IT administrator.
No. Verto supports Microsoft Single Sign-On (SSO) for seamless access.
Yes. Live dashboards and reports can be accessed and managed directly from within Microsoft 365.
Absolutely. Verto’s Microsoft 365 integration meets ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials standards.