BNP said the CA Clarity PPM technology will improve project governance and financial monitoring internationally. Clarity PPM is being used by 340 BNP users across Germany, France and India.

The technology is being used to optimise the completion of IT projects, leverage internal and external resources, and improve their cost allocation. The software also supports data delivery to the financial firm's accounting systems.

"By introducing reliable project monitoring metrics and indicators, the CA Clarity PPM solution has significantly improved IT transparency," said Benjamin Mourrat, IT corporate portfolio manager at BNP Paribas Personal Investors.

"The integrated technology enables BNP Paribas to optimise resources, improve the prioritisation and monitoring of European projects, and manage multiple investment portfolios. It also provides a common language that we can use in every country," said Mourrat.

Before a project is approved, for example, a portfolio manager and other bank decision-makers determine its relevance, based on factors such as return on investment and strategic value.