Insights & Opinions

Continuing with tradition, The Jira Guy highlights a selection of must-see digital sessions from Team'24. Whether you're attending in person in Las Vegas or joining remotely from home, there's something for everyone. Check out the sessions you won't want to miss.

Jira Service Management or ServiceNow ITSM? Making a decision between them requires extensive research and consideration. To simplify your decision-making process, the Deviniti team has compiled a curated list highlighting key aspects and features of both platforms. 

This article by Adaptavist discusses the challenges faced by business teams, such as information silos and ineffective project management systems, impacting productivity and team morale. It highlights the benefits of AI-powered work management tools like monday.com and Jira Work Management in streamlining collaboration and boosting productivity. 

Diving into Agile and Jira can seem as daunting as deciphering ancient hieroglyphs, but it's more about sprint management than mummy hunting. Don't let it intimidate you; understanding Agile and using Jira can be simplified. Josh Costella breaks it down to its core, making it accessible even for Agile novices.

Atlassian seeks feedback from users of both Jira Software and Confluence through a paid research opportunity. Participants will engage in a 1 hour 15-minute Zoom interview, provide feedback on design concepts, and receive a $140 thank-you gift. Interested users can sign up via a survey provided by Elsie, an Atlassian Product Manager.

In this article, you'll explore strategies for efficiently locating issues using Atlassian Intelligence in Jira. It might be difficult to craft precise JQL queries and Atlassian Intelligence solution simplifies the search process. This feature allows users to pose questions naturally, which are then translated into JQL queries to pinpoint relevant issues. 

Allied Market Research's new report on the ITSM market forecasts significant growth from 2023 to 2032. The report highlights key components, functions, deployment modes, enterprise sizes, end-user industries, and regions shaping the market. Drivers for growth include increased adoption across industries, digital business transformation, and demand for unified platforms. However, challenges like implementation hurdles and service-level quality standards pose limitations to market expansion.

Transitioning to agile is not merely about adopting a new set of guidelines or protocols. It demands a comprehensive organizational metamorphosis. Whether you're dabbling with some agile practices on a small scale or committing to a holistic, agile transformation, there are pivotal considerations to bear in mind for a smooth and efficient transition. 

Spotify, widely recognized for its audio streaming service, has not only revolutionized the way we listen to music but has also introduced an innovative organizational structure called the "Spotify model." This model, covered in this article, was developed as the company expanded, aiming to scale agile methodologies across the organization. 

Atlassian, the enterprise software company behind collaborative, team-focused products like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Trello, undoubtedly values customer feedback and collaboration. Their Early Adopter Programs (EAP) have been a sure way to get users' direct feedback about new features, improvements, or products. 
Early adopter programs come with many benefits to Atlassian and customers but also some challenges that participants should be aware of.

Transitioning a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) from on-premises infrastructure to Jira Service Management (JSM) Cloud has become a focal point of discussion. If you're contemplating or preparing for such a move, grasping the details of the transition is essential. This article delves into the critical elements of CMDB and its shift to the cloud, providing insights into potential challenges and their solutions.

As the end of support for Server deployment looms in just a few months, organizations face a crucial decision – to migrate to Atlassian Cloud or opt for Data Center. Plus, newcomers to Jira and Confluence are also deliberating on which version to select. This blog post by Federico Baronti of Deiser, a seasoned Atlassian Marketplace Partner, aims to guide both groups, elucidating from the company's experienced viewpoint on why the Cloud is the optimal choice.