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

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…
The open source community

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…
Our 5 core values that shape our company culture

Our 5 core values that shape our company culture

Evolving from a start-up, growing our team quickly, we realized that it was time to put into words what makes working at OpenProject so unique. What differentiates OpenProject from other organizations…
How to manage your project deadlines?

How to manage your project deadlines?

The work environment has become more and more complex over the last decades: rapid market changes and the need to respond fast, unpredictability, a demand for fast product developments, bigger project…
Time management in project management

Time management in project management

The success of your project is always a function of time, quality and costs. How long do you take to finish the project, how good is the solution you come up with and how much resources did you use - these…
Unlock the power of sharing information

Unlock the power of sharing information

How and what information is shared amongst your project team members determines how successful the decisions are that the team make. In order for your project team to make the best decisions, you need…
How Santa organizes the present distribution around the world

How Santa organizes the present distribution around the world

Every year, Santa Claus takes care of the distribution of countless presents worldwide. What he used to record in Excel until a few years ago, he now successfully manages with the open source project management…
Control and optimize your project budget with OpenProject

Control and optimize your project budget with OpenProject

One of the most important factors for making a project a success is the tracking and controlling. It ensures that the project lead can take action when necessary to bring the project back on track early…
How do you communicate with your project team?

How do you communicate with your project team?

A project management software supports the project team in their collaboration and to deliver the project as efficiently as possible. It combines the power of several tools in one: timings, assignment…
Digital product development in times of New Work

Digital product development in times of New Work

What does an innovative product of tomorrow look like? Which user problems should be solved? What will be implemented to solve these problems and how can a digital product development process tailored…
The best open source alternative to Monday.com

The best open source alternative to Monday.com

For sure, Monday.com is currently on everyone’s lips. If you look for a project management software and compare different solutions, you will eventually have a look at Monday.com. We took a closer look…