My experiment was to use a recent iPhone (7+) and a recent Android phone side-by-side for some time and see how they compared. The biggest problem for me was that I would have to let go of my monolithic view on devices as an Apple fanboy. It is really okay to buy an Android device. And it may even become a choice that I’ll make one day. Can you imagine?
Torsten goes NYC – How we celebrate employee anniversaries
How it all began When I started my internship at …
Content design for wikis: Customization options for ease of use
A fundamental factor for the success of an enterprise wiki’s introduction is design optimization. This includes fine-tuning of the wiki’s online appearance, usability and navigation controls. In addition to this, guidelines (or templates) must be created for the actual wiki content to support productive and efficient work. This post covers the content design aspects most important to a company’s new wiki.
MS SharePoint vs. Atlassian Confluence: Do you really enjoy being caught out by high license fees?
Before taking on an intranet project, you really want to know what software license fees to take into account. Go ahead and call your trusted SharePoint consultant: “I want to set up a SharePoint-based intranet for 500 staff – what license fees do I need to reckon with?” You’ll get numerous ifs and buts but no specific figures.
The beginning of success: Initial requirements workshop for a successful project
Before employer and employee begin the task of developing new software, it is important that both parties have a clear understanding of the end goal. A “requirements workshop” provides the opportunity to define the project’s goals, as well as the individual steps necessary for their completion.
Tables in Confluence: Flexibility, structure and clarity for users
The Confluence editor is among the best of the best …
Launch campaigns drive the success of company wikis
An enterprise wiki, intranet or knowledge base is most successful when many employees actively use it, driving a good return on your investment. Employees will rarely immediately or actively use their new wiki if their company only runs an automated introduction. A targeted wiki launch campaign can help to advertise the wiki, and create the best conditions for successfully establishing it throughout the company.
Linchpin and the central Linchpin components are now Confluence Data Center compatible
With Confluence Data Center, Atlassian is addressing the increasing technical requirements that large companies are placing on their internal software systems. This includes straightforward and fast scalability, high availability and performance even under heavy use and the reduction of unforeseen and planned downtime. In recent weeks, our product teams have worked intensively to make our own products meet these requirements: The key components of our Confluence-based social intranet suite Linchpin are now Data Center compatible!
“I intend to…”- Why modern companies need a culture of empowerment
In the best case, the typical ‘business theater’ in classical companies is a waste of potential and working time. In the worst case, however, it can also be dangerous for the whole organization. If employees are empowered to think for themselves and take on responsibility and initiative, they will make wise decisions and contribute to a more modern, flexible organization, collaborating more closely with customers, and be better equipped to handle complexity. What keeps you from promoting a culture of empowerment and using statements like “I intend to…” in your company?
The differences between Scrum and Agile
Agile methodologies encourage teamwork, accountability, and open communication. They motivate business stakeholders and developers to work together to align the product with customer requirements and company expectations. But what really is Agile, and how does Scrum fit into the picture?