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Customize your hybrid project management buffet – in one software!
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Customize your hybrid project management buffet – in one software!

When you’re responsible for managing complex projects, you need software that adapts to your specific needs. Think of it as a ‘buffet’ that blends Agile and Waterfall methods, letting you pick exactly…
Preview: Emoji reactions on work package comments
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Preview: Emoji reactions on work package comments

Exciting news – A long-requested feature from our Community is about to become reality: Emoji reactions are coming to OpenProject! Users will soon be able to choose from seven emojis to react to comments…
OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.7.1
Releases 

OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.7.1

The OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud has already been released in version 2.7.0 and just today in version 2.7.1! ✨…
Growing with purpose: How OpenProject’s People & Organization team is preparing for the next big leap
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Growing with purpose: How OpenProject’s People & Organization team is preparing for the next big leap

In this edition of OpenProject’s culture series, we sat down with two key members of the People & Organization Team, Dorothee and Giuseppe, to discuss their roles, their experiences so far, and their vision…
The rise of the Sovereign Workplace: openDesk – Your open source alternative to Microsoft and Google
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The rise of the Sovereign Workplace: openDesk – Your open source alternative to Microsoft and Google

Important…
Juice: OpenProject on the way to Europa
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Juice: OpenProject on the way to Europa

Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is considered the most promising candidate for extraterrestrial life in the solar system. Thanks to a space company from Bremen, OpenProject is also on board.…
openDesk 1.0 is here!
Open Source  Company 

openDesk 1.0 is here!

Now it’s official: openDesk 1.0 is here! We at OpenProject are very happy and excited to contribute the component for project management to this platform. Currently, we are at the Smart Country Convention…
OpenProject 14.6: Most flexible progress reporting
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OpenProject 14.6: Most flexible progress reporting

We are happy to announce that we have released OpenProject 14.6! Read more about highlight features in this blog article.…
Changes to Jira Service Management pricing and packaging: What you need to know and how OpenProject stands as a cost-effective alternative
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Changes to Jira Service Management pricing and packaging: What you need to know and how OpenProject stands as a cost-effective alternative

Atlassian has recently announced significant changes to the pricing and packaging for Jira Service Management (JSM) Cloud products, aiming to enhance its offerings while adapting to new demands.…
How to save time by using macros in OpenProject's editors
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How to save time by using macros in OpenProject's editors

Managing project data and documents manually is frustrating and time-consuming. You need a way to keep things organized without extra effort or technical know-how. This is where working with macros might…
OpenProject's Creative Director on the evolution of OpenProject's UI, AI in design, and more
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OpenProject's Creative Director on the evolution of OpenProject's UI, AI in design, and more

When it comes to your project management tool of choice, a few key features are vital to supporting the work you do every day. Those may differ from person to person, team to team, company to company.…
News from the Product Desk: Changes to progress tracking in 14.6 based on user feedback
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News from the Product Desk: Changes to progress tracking in 14.6 based on user feedback

In version 14.0, we made significant changes to the way that progress and work estimates are tracked in OpenProject. Since then, we have received extensive feedback from our user community telling us that…
Why universities choose OpenProject to teach project management
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Why universities choose OpenProject to teach project management

Using software as a model in teaching requires standards that are equally rigorous as those in the free market. Transparency and independence are important, along with a wide range of features. And since…
Interview with Frank Weber on customer success at OpenProject
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Interview with Frank Weber on customer success at OpenProject

Frank Weber has been with OpenProject for a little over 3 years but has known CEO Niels Lindenthal for 20 years, since 2004. They met at Georgia State University when Niels was an MBA exchange student…
OpenProject 14.5: Restore local backups in text editor, new export modal and more
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OpenProject 14.5: Restore local backups in text editor, new export modal and more

We are happy to announce that we have released OpenProject 14.5! Here is an overview of highlight changes:…
Work anywhere: Opportunities at OpenProject
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Work anywhere: Opportunities at OpenProject

At OpenProject, we believe that the best work happens when people are empowered to choose environments that suit them. Whether it’s a home office in the Brandenburg countryside, a co-working space in Madrid…
How to use status transitions for custom workflows
Features  Learning 

How to use status transitions for custom workflows

OpenProject is a powerful tool, but with great power comes the complexity of customization. If you’re new to OpenProject and having trouble setting up statuses for workflows, you’re not alone. Once you…
Catch up with confidence: How to quickly understand changes in OpenProject after your absence
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Catch up with confidence: How to quickly understand changes in OpenProject after your absence

Whether it’s a much-needed vacation or an unexpected illness, being away from work can make it challenging to stay on top of your projects’ progress. The pressure to get up to speed fast and efficiently…
Interview with Birthe Lindenthal on 10 years of OpenProject
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Interview with Birthe Lindenthal on 10 years of OpenProject

OpenProject is special. Several of their employees have been with the company for over 10 years. Birthe Lindenthal is one. She built up the company from the very beginning together with her boyfriend and…
Escalate correctly!
Learning 

Escalate correctly!

Should the messenger of bad news be killed? – Of course not! But if they only bring bad news, that’s a problem. In projects, escalation occurs when one’s authority is no longer sufficient to resolve an…
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