In this post, we look at the prioritization process used by Atlassian to determine when a new feature will be released for which of its two deployment options – Data Center and Server. We consider the criteria used in the decision-making process to make the decisions more transparent and understandable for customers.
Better meetings with Google G Suite – Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Forms and Hangouts Meet
I have been using Google G Suite as an office environment for communication and collaboration for about six years. In the following post, I’ll describe a situation that should sound familiar; in this case a meeting with a mixed group of participants. Distributed meetings are one of Google G Suite’s strong suits. The software is not only good at planning and organizing meetings, but it’s also an effective tool for holding the actual meetings as well, even if you meet in person.
Our road to Hangouts Chat with Jira Server integration
Now that the era of Hipchat and Stride is at an end, we can reflect upon our transition from these Atlassian solutions to Google Hangouts Chat for group chat and messaging in organizations.
Linchpin Theme 2.12: New teaser options, improved design, enhanced system integration
The app Linchpin Theme allows you adapt the look of your Confluence instance, Confluence-based intranet and extranet systems, or individual areas with individual themes and customization options without the need for re-programming. Here’s an overview of the improvements and new features made in version 2.12 of Linchpin Theme.
Linchpin User Profiles 2.9: PDF export for profiles and user lists
The Linchpin User Profiles app expands native Confluence user profiles – contextually, visually and technically. Our development team has just released version 2.9 of Linchpin User Profiles including new export functions, visual improvements, performance enhancements, and other small changes.
Agile remote transition III: how?
In the previous two posts, I’ve covered the question of why remote work may be a good thing for your company, and who is suited to remote work. Now I want to look at what you need to do to make the introduction of a remote work environment a success.
Three southern journeys – my trip to mark ten years as an employee
South America, southern Africa and southern Germany: three souths! Karolin made the most of the extra 20 vacation days and bonus airfares we gave her to celebrate her 10 year milestone.
Agile remote transition II: who?
What does an agile organization with remote teams and only one location need to do to support their teams? What are the hurdles and how can they be overcome effectively? And who is actually suited to be a remote employer or employee? Here are some experiences and my thoughts.
G Suite vs. Office 365 – Which offers the best privacy features?
An increasing number of businesses and organizations are preparing their departments and teams to take the leap to highly accessible cloud platforms that centralize projects, businesses processes and other business-related items. In this article, I’ll take a deep dive into the privacy features of G Suite and Office 365 and compare both suites in order to determine which offers the best privacy features.
Google G Suite: News, new and often overlooked features (2)
In this second of a two part blog post covering Google G Suite, we’ll take a closer look at Hangouts Meet, Jamboard, Groups for Business, administrative functions, Google Forms and Google Sites.