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Project management now also in Ukrainian
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Project management now also in Ukrainian

For all those who collaborate even more. For all those who build bridges. For all those who have hired new employees from Ukraine. The project management software OpenProject is now also available in Ukrainian…
5 Tips for remote work and home office
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5 Tips for remote work and home office

Ever since the outbreak of the corona virus (COVID-19), we are increasingly called upon to take protective measures and avoid social contacts. In waves, events are getting cancelled, trips postponed, companies…
OpenProject recognized as top product in 2021 by Gartner Digital Markets
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OpenProject recognized as top product in 2021 by Gartner Digital Markets

As we move ahead in 2022, let’s take a pause and appreciate some of the accomplishments we earned throughout the last year. 2021 has been an amazing year for OpenProject. We stood out from the crowd with…
11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was established on February 11 by a decision of the United Nations General Assembly on December 22, 2015. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance…
Protection through frugality: 28 January is data protection day
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Protection through frugality: 28 January is data protection day

Data Protection Day has been an international event since 2007. A lot has changed since the European Council initiated it, and data protection becomes more and more important each year.…
Set and achieve your goals with open source software for OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
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Set and achieve your goals with open source software for OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)

OpenProject as a secure web-based project management software supports many different use cases. At the beginning of the year, in OpenProject it is very convenient to follow the OKR process, set your strategic…
2021: a year in review
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2021: a year in review

2021 draws to a close and we are very proud of what we have accomplished this year. We would like to recap some of the things we did and share them with you. It was certainly another year full of challenges…
New standard for OpenProject API
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New standard for OpenProject API

OpenProject offers a powerful API which allows other applications to access your OpenProject application for any kind of integration. However, we found that for some of our users the current OpenProject…
OpenProject joins coalition for a level playing field with Microsoft
Open Source 

OpenProject joins coalition for a level playing field with Microsoft

OpenProject is joining a new coalition for a level playing field with Microsoft. Nextcloud, the open source on-premises content collaboration platform, has filed complaints with both the EU and German…
BIM in project management: the most important BIM roles from client's perspective
Learning 

BIM in project management: the most important BIM roles from client's perspective

Every BIM project needs a clearly defined distribution of roles. But what exactly are these roles and what responsibilities do they have? We have already dealt with this question in broad outline in the…
OpenProject 12.0: new in-app notifications keep you informed about changes in your projects
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OpenProject 12.0: new in-app notifications keep you informed about changes in your projects

We are proud to present to you OpenProject 12.0. This release will change the way you work in OpenProject. We are introducing in-app notifications, which means fewer emails in your inbox. Notifications…
Static vs. dynamic websites: why we migrated from WordPress to a static website
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Static vs. dynamic websites: why we migrated from WordPress to a static website

Recently, we migrated our website from WordPress to a new static website. WordPress is one of the most widely used free Content Management Systems (CMS). With this homepage builder, you can easily build…
The BIM roles and organizational structure
Learning 

The BIM roles and organizational structure

To be able to execute BIM projects, not only BIM-capable software and new methods are required, but also adjustments in the structural organization of the project, in particular with the introduction of…
OpenProject's guide for Hacktoberfest 2021
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OpenProject's guide for Hacktoberfest 2021

Support your favorite open source project in October! The importance of open source in the world is growing. At OpenProject, we often ask ourselves how we can further encourage participation. Hacktoberfest…
OpenProject 11.4: Revit Add-in to exchange BCF issues
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OpenProject 11.4: Revit Add-in to exchange BCF issues

We are proud to present to you OpenProject 11.4. This release brings various new features, improvements as well as bug fixes, most of them for the BIM edition.…
Open BIM versus closed BIM – the challenges
Learning 

Open BIM versus closed BIM – the challenges

BIM tools are mainly distinguished between the following implementation methods:…
Preparing for on-premises software installation
Learning 

Preparing for on-premises software installation

If you decided to host your project management or any other software on-premises, you should be prepared as it is not as easy as going with a hosted version where you would usually just need internet access…
Why to self-host your software? Should you go for on-premises or cloud?
Learning 

Why to self-host your software? Should you go for on-premises or cloud?

Some software providers give you the option to choose between a self-hosted (on-premises) and a cloud version. As usual, there are advantages and disadvantages to both solutions. But do not let the word…
How much BIM do you really need?
Learning 

How much BIM do you really need?

BIM (Building Information Modelling) refers to a method for continuous planning, execution and management over the entire life cycle of a building. From a technical point of view, the focus is on a virtual…
The open source community
Open Source 

The open source community

A unique part of an open source software like OpenProject is the open source community. It is a global community of users, developers, advocates and anyone else interested and engaged in the software…
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