In any organization, the tools you use are only as valuable as the insights they deliver and the efficiency they enable. Broadcom’s Clarity PPM 16.3.3 is more than an incremental update. It is a release that transforms how teams plan, track, and deliver work with major improvements to reporting, automation, and resource management.
With the most significant reporting upgrades in years, powerful new automation for timesheets and financials, and usability enhancements that make everyday work faster, this release addresses some of the biggest pain points Clarity users have faced.
At Winmill PPM, we have helped organizations unlock the full potential of Clarity through over 1,000 successful implementations. We understand the difference between a feature that sounds good on paper and one that truly changes how your teams work. In this blog, we will break down the most impactful updates in 16.3.3 and explain why they matter to you.
1. Reporting Moves into the Modern Era
For years, Clarity’s reporting has been powerful but often felt rigid. Formatting limitations, lack of visual options, and manual distribution meant that even well-designed reports sometimes fell flat.
In 16.3.3, reporting gets a significant overhaul:
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You can now embed text, links, images, and visual dividers directly in reports, making them not only more informative but also easier for stakeholders to interpret at a glance.
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Drill-down reports allow you to right-click a chart or table and open a related report with filters already applied, eliminating the need to recreate views just to get more detail.
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High-fidelity PDF exports mean what you see on screen is exactly what you get in the file — no more broken layouts or missing visuals.
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Automated scheduling and email delivery make it possible to push reports directly to executives, project teams, or even external partners without leaving Clarity.
Why it matters:
This changes the role of Clarity reporting from a static output to a dynamic storytelling tool. Reports can now serve as polished, shareable dashboards that connect high-level summaries with drillable details, all without leaving the platform. For many of our clients, this means fewer meetings spent “walking through” reports; the reports themselves do the explaining.
2. Timesheets That Manage Themselves
If your PMO or finance team spends time chasing down late or incomplete timesheets, you’ll appreciate two new automation jobs: Auto-Submit Timesheets and Auto-Approve Timesheets.
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Auto-submit sweeps up open or returned timesheets and submits them automatically, flagging any that fail your existing validation rules.
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Auto-approve can then take those submitted sheets and approve them based on parameters you set , like time period, resource manager, or OBS.
Why it matters:
The approval cycle often delays period close, payroll processing, or project financial updates. By automating the bulk of this process, you shorten that cycle and free your teams from repetitive admin work. Your PMs still have oversight where it matters, the jobs don’t override your rules, but they no longer have to chase down every single sheet.
3. A Clearer View of Resource Commitments
A common frustration we hear is: “I know a resource is overallocated, but I can’t see the full picture without clicking through multiple screens.”
Now, in 16.3.3, you can view all investments tied to a resource right from the Resources workspace or directly in the Staff tab of an investment. This central view allows you to see what a person is working on, how their time is split, and whether they’re at risk of overload , all without switching between the Staffing workspace and individual projects.
Why it matters:
This small change eliminates a big source of inefficiency in resource planning. With the right blueprint updates, managers can make allocation decisions on the spot, supported by the full investment context.
4. Multi-Currency Roadmaps for Global Portfolios
If you manage investments across regions, you’ve likely dealt with the headache of comparing financials in different currencies. Clarity 16.3.3 introduces automatic currency conversion in roadmaps, letting you choose a roadmap currency and have all item values converted during sync.
Why it matters:
This keeps global portfolio planning accurate and aligned, without forcing you to manually normalize numbers before presenting them to leadership. For multinational organizations, it’s a huge step toward having one consistent source of truth.
5. API Enhancements That Expand Integration Possibilities
Clarity 16.3.3 also delivers new API capabilities that make it easier to connect Clarity with other tools and improve data visibility:
- Retrieve user avatars via API – Display profile images in custom portals or integrated systems for a more personalized experience.
- Access externalId in the Actual Transactions API – Trace actual transactions back to their source, such as linking a financial transaction to a specific timesheet entry, without manual lookups.
Why it matters:
For organizations that use Clarity alongside ERP, HR, or analytics platforms, these enhancements give developers more options to create seamless, real-time connections between systems. That means less manual reconciliation, faster reporting, and a better overall user experience across your tech stack.
6. Everyday Usability Improvements That Add Up
While the headline features get the attention, some of the smaller updates in 16.3.3 will make daily work noticeably smoother:
- Clickable Rally IDs link directly to Rally portfolio items, reducing clicks and context-switching.
- Auto-refresh fixes prevent data loss in Properties and Details panels, especially during rapid edits.
- Control over Classic PPM access helps standardize the user experience and maintain governance.
Why it matters:
Each of these changes saves just a little bit of time, but across hundreds of users and thousands of actions per week, the gains are significant.
Explore the New Features First-Hand
Broadcom’s new Interactive Simulation Lab lets you walk through key Clarity features in a guided, hands-on environment. It is a great way to practice at your own pace and see updates like those in 16.3.3 in action.
Click here to start the simulation.
Read the Full 16.3.3 Release Notes
You can read the full list of features and technical details in Broadcom’s official Clarity PPM 16.3.3 Release Notes.
How Winmill PPM Can Help You Maximize Clarity 16.3.3
The real value of Clarity 16.3.3 comes when its new features are applied to solve your organization’s unique challenges. At Winmill PPM, we specialize in bridging the gap between “what’s new” and “what works for you.”
Our Clarity PPM services include:
- Implementation Services – We go beyond setup to design and configure Clarity 16.3.3 in a way that aligns with your processes, priorities, and portfolio goals. With over 1,000 successful implementations, we know how to deliver results efficiently and effectively.
- Health Checks – We review your current Clarity environment to identify where 16.3.3’s new capabilities, like the enhanced reporting workspace, automated timesheet jobs, or resource visibility upgrades, can make the most significant impact.
- Managed Services – From routine administration to advanced configuration, we provide ongoing support to ensure your Clarity environment stays optimized, secure, and ready to evolve as your needs change.
- Training – We deliver targeted training so your teams don’t just learn what changed in 16.3.3, but how to use these updates to make faster decisions, streamline work, and improve reporting.
Ready to put Clarity 16.3.3 to work?
Contact Winmill PPM today to plan your upgrade, configure the features that will make the biggest difference, and train your teams to get the most from this powerful release.
