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Employee Experience Winner 202620 Aug 2026

Employee Experience Winner 2026

Exco Partners has been named Employee Experience Partner of the Year at the 2026 techpartner.news Impact Awards, recognising the Fair Work Commission Customer Service Portal and the digital case journey it gives Australians engaging with workplace dispute services.
Beyond Automation: Why Service Design Determines Transformation Success17 Jun 2026

Beyond Automation: Why Service Design Determines Transformation Success

Automation doesn’t fix broken services, it often scales them. Without an end-to-end understanding of how services operate, organisations risk accelerating inefficiency rather than removing it. The real constraint isn’t technology. It’s service design.
Business Central Has Changed. Has Your Add-On Strategy?20 May 2026

Business Central Has Changed. Has Your Add-On Strategy?

Business Central has evolved rapidly, but many add-on decisions have not. Native AI, automation, analytics, and operational capabilities are changing what the platform can deliver out of the box. This article examines where historical add-ons may no longer be necessary, where specialist ISVs continue to add value, and how organisations can review their stack against capability, complexity, and total cost of ownership.
Exco Partners – An NEC Company, April 20262 Apr 2026

Exco Partners – An NEC Company, April 2026

Exco Partners is proud to announce that we have joined NEC Australia & New Zealand - an exciting milestone that reflects the strength of our people, our delivery capability and the reputation we’ve built.NEC’s acquisition of Exco Partners brings together our design led, cloud first and data driven capability with NEC’s global strength in secure, mission critical technology. Exco Partners will operate as we always have done, maintaining our leadership team, our culture, and our commitment to delivering clever, human centred digital solutions - now with the reach and resources of a global technology leader behind us.
11 Dec 2025

Exco Partners Recognised as ABA100® Winner for Digital Transformation and CX Management

Exco Partners has been recognised as an ABA100® Winner in both Digital Transformation and CX Management at The Australian Business Awards 2025. In partnership with the Fair Work Commission, we delivered two landmark initiatives; the Modern Awards and Rates System (MARS) and the Customer Service Portal (CSP), transforming how workplace information is interpreted, communicated, and accessed across Australia. These nationally recognised programs demonstrate our commitment to human-centred design, disciplined delivery, and meaningful public-sector impact.
Project Online Is Retiring: Why It Matters, and How to Migrate Successfully18 Nov 2025

Project Online Is Retiring: Why It Matters, and How to Migrate Successfully

With Project Online retiring, organisations are reassessing how they manage projects, portfolios, and resources. Now is the time to move to modern, Microsoft 365 aligned tools that offer better visibility, governance, and integration. This article outlines what the retirement means, the risks of delaying action, and some of leading alternatives organisations are choosing Planner Premium and OnePlan, a multi-award-winning enterprise PPM solution. It also includes practical guidance to help you plan a smooth and low-risk transition.
Is Your ERP Holding You Back?27 Oct 2025

Is Your ERP Holding You Back?

Many ANZ businesses are still relying on outdated ERP systems that slow decision-making and limit growth. This article explores the hidden costs of legacy tools, offers a readiness checklist for cloud ERP, and shows why Microsoft Business Central is emerging as the preferred solution. With real-world examples and expert guidance from Exco Partners, it’s a practical roadmap for modernising ERP and scaling smarter.
Machine Experience (MX): Designing experiences for a new user type15 Oct 2025

Machine Experience (MX): Designing experiences for a new user type

As AI systems become autonomous participants in business ecosystems, designing for human users is no longer enough. Machine Experience (MX) is emerging as the next frontier, focusing on how machines interact with systems, data, and processes. At the heart of this evolution is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables AI agents to communicate, access tools, and act with context and precision. Businesses that embrace MX today will unlock smarter automation, greater interoperability, and a competitive edge in an AI-first world.
From Complexity to Clarity: Digitising Australia’s Wage System with MARS8 Sep 2025

From Complexity to Clarity: Digitising Australia’s Wage System with MARS

The Fair Work Commission (FWC) replaced its outdated Modern Awards Pay Database (MAPD) with a new system called Modern Awards and Rates System (MARS). Developed by Exco Partners using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Azure, MARS is a low-code, scalable platform designed to streamline award management, reduce operational risk, and enable business users to manage complex pay data independently.
Delivering AI Copilot across the City of Melbourne1 Mar 2025

Delivering AI Copilot across the City of Melbourne

The City of Melbourne provide essential services to millions of residents and businesses. The council was keen to understand how Generative AI would impact employee experiences. Exco conducted a two-part pilot using Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio which was aimed at assessing risk, user adoption, cost, and business benefits. The pilot results demonstrated significant time savings and improved employee output, with high participant satisfaction.
Is inclusive design just a passing trend or a fundamental shift in our design approach?30 Nov 2024

Is inclusive design just a passing trend or a fundamental shift in our design approach?

In the world of design, trends come and go. From minimalist aesthetics to vibrant colour schemes, designers often find themselves navigating through the ebb and flow of popular styles. However, amidst the ever-changing landscape of design trends, one concept is gaining more traction and significance, spanning multiple trend cycles: inclusive design. Is inclusive design just a passing trend or a fundamental shift in our design approach? These questions highlight the important discussion on accessibility, innovation, and social responsibility in design.
Adding Business Application Solution Designation1 Nov 2024

Adding Business Application Solution Designation

We have unlocked another superpower with our Microsoft Business Applications Solution designation which adds to Digital & App Innovation and Data & AI! This achievement continues our ongoing commitment as a Microsoft Partner, first as a Microsoft Gold Partner and now as a Solution Designation Partner across Digital & App Innovation, Data & AI and Business Applications.
Choosing the Right Foundation for Your Dynamics 365 Digital Service3 Oct 2024

Choosing the Right Foundation for Your Dynamics 365 Digital Service

5 Tips for Using Copilot Studio Effectively17 May 2024

5 Tips for Using Copilot Studio Effectively

Have you been looking at Microsoft's new generative AI tool for Microsoft 365, Copilot, but you also felt underwhelmed by the output quality? No worries, we have some handy tips for you to enhance your Copilot for Microsoft 365's experience and make the most of its features. Here are five easy steps to get you started.
What value can you expect from AI1 May 2024

What value can you expect from AI

Developing a robust AI strategy is paramount as businesses increasingly use AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. Beyond the technical intricacies of AI implementation, organisations must navigate a complex landscape to identify where true value lies. This value goes beyond merely adopting AI tools; it requires a strategic approach that aligns AI initiatives with broader business objectives and addresses the nuanced challenges of adoption and benefit realisation.
22 Apr 2024

Is Inclusive Design Just a Trend?

Value of Change Management When Implementing a new ERP15 Apr 2024

Value of Change Management When Implementing a new ERP

Are you delivering the business benefits that you promised in the business case? How can you maximise the likelihood that you do? Change management is the insurance policy you need.
What do the proposed changes to the Australia Privacy Act mean to you?5 Mar 2024

What do the proposed changes to the Australia Privacy Act mean to you?

We expect that some of the Attorney-General’s recommendations will make their way into legislation within the context of the Privacy Act.
Exco Partners and Microsoft Partnership2 Jan 2024

Exco Partners and Microsoft Partnership

Exco Partners is thrilled to announce our official designations as Microsoft Solution Designation Partners in Digital & App Innovation and Data & AI! This achievement continues our ongoing commitment as a Microsoft Partner, first as a Microsoft Gold Partner and now as a Solution Designation Partner across Digital & App Innovation and Data & AI.
Exco Partners Elevates Local Councils through Digital Transformation11 Dec 2023

Exco Partners Elevates Local Councils through Digital Transformation

At Exco Partners, we're thrilled to announce our latest endeavour in supporting local councils' transformation initiatives!
Digital Customer Experience and Digital Transformation Winner 20231 Sep 2023

Digital Customer Experience and Digital Transformation Winner 2023

We are thrilled to be recognised as an ABA100 Winner for Digital Customer Experience and Digital Transformation in the Australian Business Awards 2023 for our work with Sustainability Victoria on their ResourceSmart Schools program. ResourceSmart Schools (RSS) is a leading, internationally recognised sustainability and climate change education program offered by Sustainability Victoria (SV). The structured…
Four steps to building a good AI base31 Aug 2023

Four steps to building a good AI base

If a business owner is unsure about how AI can benefit their business, there are many facets to consider before making any decisions. These considerations can help business owners understand the potential impact of AI on their operations and determine whether investing in AI is the right choice for their specific business. Here are four…
MAV Technology Awards for Excellence – Winners16 Aug 2023

MAV Technology Awards for Excellence – Winners

Wow! Congratulations to the amazing team at Melton City Council and Exco Partners for your recognition as winners at the MAV Technology Awards for Excellence. The team developed a system to streamline the management of labour budgets at Melton, taking advantage of the Microsoft PowerPlatform to simplify the Employee Experience. This is a fabulous example of using innovative technology…
Guardians of Trust14 Aug 2023

Guardians of Trust

Navigating data risks and building unbreakable customer relationships. No one should question the importance of properly managing and protecting the data of your customers and employees. So why do regulators feel the need to point out the obvious? Probably because of the low priority such tasks are historically given.
The Importance of Accessibility in User Experience Design28 Jun 2023

The Importance of Accessibility in User Experience Design

In the current era of pervasive technology, where digital solutions play a significant role in our daily lives, prioritising the creation of inclusive and accessible products and experiences has become crucial. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the world’s population, experience significant disabilities. That means 1…
Trends for User Experience Design for 202328 Jun 2023

Trends for User Experience Design for 2023

As we hit the halfway mark for 2023, we are seeing that UX trends are continuing to evolve and that a UX-focused strategy is essential if brands want to see more engagement. The design trends we are seeing this year look at creating more imaginative and engaging experiences. Why is it important to have…
Psychological drivers are key when designing experiences9 Jun 2023

Psychological drivers are key when designing experiences

Understanding psychological drivers is key when designing experiences. Our perception, attention, memory, decision-making processes, and emotional responses all significantly shape how we interact with technology. Here are seven key points to consider when designing experiences Designers can gain valuable insights into user behaviour, cognitive processes, and emotional responses. Being aware of this enables us to…
NBA, business strategy and data insight5 Jun 2023

NBA, business strategy and data insight

With the NBA finals currently underway, I found this analysis to be particularly intriguing, highlighting the significance of data and data insights in shaping business strategies and maintaining a competitive edge.
Fear of missing out3 Jun 2023

Fear of missing out

As Generative AI reaches the peak of the Gartner Hype Cycle, many organizations are currently deliberating among the three most likely positions, which are as follows: If you fall into the first category, you have likely already identified the transformational prospects linked to engaging with a technique that generates efficiencies, enhances the effectiveness of actions,…
Will Microsoft Copilot change the way we work?22 Mar 2023

Will Microsoft Copilot change the way we work?

We have been closely watching the amazing trajectory of AI tools this year. Our recent posts about Chat GPT and Midjourney have explored how these tools are becoming more accessible and obvious in their use in our day-to-day work lives. In what appears to be another amazing leap forward, Microsoft has just announced their new…
The Power of Customer Obsession in Designing Exceptional Customer Experiences3 Mar 2023

The Power of Customer Obsession in Designing Exceptional Customer Experiences

In today’s competitive market, creating exceptional customer experiences has become a key differentiator for businesses. However, designing great experiences is not just about making things look pretty, but about understanding customers’ needs, preferences, and pain points, and designing products, services, and interactions that meet or exceed their expectations. This is where customer experience design and…
Building a digital-first, employee experience strategy9 Jan 2023

Building a digital-first, employee experience strategy

Employee experience has become a crucial element of success in today's business landscape. It refers to employees' feelings, attitudes, and perceptions about their work and workplace. A positive employee experience can have a wide range of benefits for businesses. For example, employees with a positive experience are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive...
Is this the end for UX designers?6 Jan 2023

Is this the end for UX designers?

With Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based tools such as Dall-e 2 and Midjourney now able to generate unique artwork and design; is this the end for UX Designers?
Video is the key to improving your business communication27 Dec 2022

Video is the key to improving your business communication

We all know the face of business has changed beyond recognition over the past few years. It has, in fact, given us an opportunity to do things differently. It’s now about people first and business second. Diving deeper into this new global narrative has flipped our corporate landscape upside down; we need to engage with…
Interview with a robot21 Dec 2022

Interview with a robot

I have been intrigued by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The recent release of ChatGPT, a new chat tool by OpenAI appears to have taken are a giant step in this growth. OpenAI has some quite amazing tools including Dall-e 2 which can generate unique and original images from a…
Transformation Project of the Year – Winners29 Nov 2022

Transformation Project of the Year – Winners

With Major Road Projects Victoria, we are delighted to announce that we have been recognised as winners of Transformation Project of the Year in the Project Controls Expo Awards. The objective of the project was to establish a Project Management Framework that would enable a clear delivery approach for all road projects and would be…
CRN Fast 50 – Back-to-back10 Nov 2022

CRN Fast 50 – Back-to-back

We are extremely excited to announce we have been recognised in the CRN Fast 50 for the second year in a row. This is a huge pat on the back to the incredible team at Exco Partners and the amazing work they have done throughout some of the most challenging times. Learn more about the…
What if you managed your data function like a product?28 Oct 2022

What if you managed your data function like a product?

Summary It’s a common war cry of the IT department, “We are business lead!”, but are we, and if not, how can we be better? Too often, this is a hollow aspiration, and we only ask “the business” questions that help us make IT decisions, not to support the business effectively. We ask the wrong…
Importance of data literacy in the modern enterprise11 Oct 2022

Importance of data literacy in the modern enterprise

What are data? Data are measurable values that, when contextualized, can be considered information. As knowledge is developed through the interpretation of information, then data can be considered the foundation of knowledge. Fun Fact! Though it is often used colloquially to refer to both singular and plural verbs, the word ‘data’ is a plural noun…
CRN Impact Awards26 Aug 2022

CRN Impact Awards

This is pretty exciting! We have had the privilege of working with the fantastic ResourceSmart Schools team at Sustainability Victoria on a new platform for schools to manage their efforts toward becoming more sustainable. We have just found out the CRN has recognised us as a finalist for Platform Innovator of the year. The award recognises our…
Databricks Delta Sharing23 Aug 2022

Databricks Delta Sharing

If you have been paying attention to your data circles or attended the Data + AI Summit 2022, you might have heard that Delta Sharing is about to be released into the production offering for Databricks. This is exciting for users & organisations who want to explore how Databricks can expand their solutions in secure,…
Exco Partners helps Repco take data to market faster in an award-winning way17 Apr 2022

Exco Partners helps Repco take data to market faster in an award-winning way

We at Exco Partners were excited for our client Repco (part of GPC Asia Pacific) to win a deserved award for “Most Innovative E-Commerce Solution” at the recent Australian Auto Aftermarket Awards. The team delivered an excellent result for their clients and their business team members. It was a solution that spanned 3rd party data providers…
Power to Choose – Adaptive Project Portfolio Management Webinar22 Feb 2022

Power to Choose – Adaptive Project Portfolio Management Webinar

LIVE March 10, 12:00pm Melbourne, Australia ‎(UTC+11)‎| March 9, 5:00pm PST Register here: registration link Market surveys by Gartner indicate that EPMOs and senior leadership are increasingly embracing the proliferation of multiple project and work management tools across the enterprise. The need to integrate these tools and provide combined visibility and reporting to support decision…
Tools and Technology for a Successful Digital-First Employee Experience3 Feb 2022

Tools and Technology for a Successful Digital-First Employee Experience

In this short post, we look at some technology that can help with creating better Employee Experiences. Many tools and technology options are available to support a digital-first employee experience. Some popular choices include: Web portals / Intranets: Products like Sharepoint have matured to provide excellent features to support a business’s needs of an intranet…
16 Dec 2021

Microsoft Global PPM Partner of the Year – OnePlan now in Australia

Exco Partners are proud to announce our partnership with OnePlan. This means Microsoft's Global Partner of the Year for Project and Portfolio Management is now available and supported in Australia. This partnership further supports the Exco Partners strategy to enable our customers to increase their business agility and delivery effectiveness.
CRN Fast 5024 Nov 2021

CRN Fast 50

We are extremely excited to announce we have been recognised in the CRN Fast 50 for 2021. In the number 2 spot mind you! This is a huge pat on the back to the incredible team at Exco Partners and the amazing work they have done throughout some of the most challenging times. Learn more…
10 tips on how to deliver an engaging remote workshop9 Oct 2021

10 tips on how to deliver an engaging remote workshop

As the glorious year that was 2020 nears an end, I thought it was an opportune time to share some tips on what I have learned over the last 12 or so months of running co-design workshops and meetings remotely. While most of us miss human connection and look forward to getting back to normal…
Digital Customer Experience Design and Community Contribution Winner 20217 Oct 2021

Digital Customer Experience Design and Community Contribution Winner 2021

We are thrilled to be recognised as an ABA100 Winner for Digital Customer Experience Management in The Australian Business Awards 2021 for our work with the National Centre for Farmer Health. The NCFH has made an enormous contribution to support the health, well-being, and safety of farming and regional communities throughout Australia. We were privileged…
Project Controls Exco Awards 2021 Finalist20 Sep 2021

Project Controls Exco Awards 2021 Finalist

With Major Road Projects Victoria, we are delighted to announce that we have been nominated as finalists in the Project Controls Expo Awards 2021 The objective of the project was to establish a Project Management Framework that would enable a clear delivery approach for all road projects and would be embraced by future MRPV Project…
Before a PPM9 Aug 2021

Before a PPM

We originally wrote this article back in 2019. Given some recent conversations, we thought it may be interesting to do an update. It became even more interesting to see how little things have changed… Before you think about upgrading or implementing a Project, Portfolio Management solution (PPM) here are six key questions that will help…
Business analytics, a waste of money1 Jun 2021

Business analytics, a waste of money

Are we spending our Business Intelligence and Analytics Budget where it matters most? The gap between the haves and have-nots only seems to be widening. While a lot of progress has been made, many organisations rush to adopt the latest technology without laying appropriate foundations. Others spend so much time laying the foundations that they…
Project for the Web with Microsoft’s Project Accelerator20 May 2021

Project for the Web with Microsoft’s Project Accelerator

Join us on a webinar, presented by Tjon Kim our resident project and portfolio tooling guru, to learn about Microsoft’s new Project Accelerator tool which delivers some impressive out of the box improvements to Microsoft Project for the Web and fills some of the white space left behind from Microsoft Project Online. 20th May 2021,…
3 things to know – Project for the Web5 May 2021

3 things to know – Project for the Web

If you have started looking at Project for the Web as Microsoft’s latest Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Toolset and have found yourself confused, you are not alone! We are currently fielding lots of questions and there is a huge amount of chatter online. We thought we would share 3 questions that we most are most commonly asked. Question 1: Does Project for…
5 steps to confident workshop facilitation3 May 2021

5 steps to confident workshop facilitation

Know your audience: Get to know about your workshop participants as much as you can. Be open with the limitation of your expertise in theirs. Remember that you are there to facilitate and not to know everything. Assigning participant personas is a good way to connect you with them and help you deliver something that…
Learning how to learn29 Apr 2021

Learning how to learn

In our work at Exco Partners, learning is always an important component that we consider in the solutions we deliver. Learning helps to ensures the change is accepted and importantly reinforces the stickiness of the change, making it become the new status-quo. This short article is a reflection on the traditional methods for learning and…
CX Designers and BAs, there is so much to learn from each other16 Feb 2021

CX Designers and BAs, there is so much to learn from each other

My daughter applied for a credit card a month back. It was all online, including “chatting” with someone to guide her through some of the more complicated areas. Within 20 minutes, she had applied and was approved. When asked about the experience, she said it was great because she got it done all online and…
Building a digital customer self-service experience7 Feb 2021

Building a digital customer self-service experience

Customers seek instant access to information and the ability to resolve their queries independently. Organisations increasingly turn to digital channels to empower customers and streamline support processes. A well-designed and robust customer self-service capability can significantly enhance your customer experience, reduce support costs, and foster more significant customer satisfaction. Most importantly, this is what your…
Returning to the Office28 Oct 2020

Returning to the Office

With the further easing of restrictions in Victoria the speculation and conversation that started with the directive to work from home has shifted to questions about how will we know when it’s time to return to the office and importantly what will a return to the office look like? Microsoft and Twitter have made remote work a permanent…
Power BI Changes19 Oct 2020

Power BI Changes

If you are a small to medium size business using Power BI, Microsoft has announced a change to licensing that will be of interest, especially for businesses that want to leverage advanced analytic capability. Power BI has several licences each giving different capability and rights. Power BI Pro is by far the most popular choice…
An insight driven organisation6 Oct 2020

An insight driven organisation

An insight driven organisation will stand a far greater chance of maintaining their cashflow, keeping touch with customer base and keep a close eye on the operational metrics that will make the most significant contribution to their performance.
Microsoft gold partner status18 Aug 2020

Microsoft gold partner status

We are excited to announce Microsoft gold partner status. Thanks to our Business Agility and Data + Technology teams for all their efforts (and study) during these challenging times. We are excited to continue to build on a strong history of delivery across Microsoft’s Power Platform, Project Solutions, Dynamics and Azure Dev Ops to deliver…
Can we please stop manual project reporting6 Aug 2020

Can we please stop manual project reporting

There is little point arguing the rapid rate of change of project management practices in recent years. Yet, project reporting remains un-change and often antiquated. Time to change?
Designing for Transformational Change22 Apr 2020

Designing for Transformational Change

For an organisation to be able to deliver transformational change, thorough careful consideration and preparation are needed in the design of the change program itself. Simply picking a delivery methodology and a technology platform is not enough. A successful and truly transformative change program needs as much consideration into the how as the what. Yet the how it is often overlooked or neglected. In this article, I describe three important steps I have learned are critical in establishing a high performing digital transformation program.
Exco Partners acquires Core Consulting Group3 Feb 2020

Exco Partners acquires Core Consulting Group

We are excited to announce that Core Consulting Group (CCG) has formally joined the Exco Partners family. Since 2006, CCG has worked to mobilise, operate, manage, enhance and transform countless Project Management capabilities and Project Offices in organisations of all shapes and sizes. They have experienced first hand the emerging ways-of-working movement driving business agility…
Are your new ways of working, working?27 Jan 2020

Are your new ways of working, working?

Most organisations have in recent times undertaken significant self-reflection, analysis and in some cases external validation to define a new ‘way of working’ aimed at delivering a better customer and employee experience and improved business performance. This change varies from subtle tweaks to product development practices through to significant business re-organisations – brave, ambitious programs…
23 Jul 2019

Effectiveness in a Bimodal Environment

Gartner coined the term Bimodal in 2015 as a proposed model for enabling differentiation of delivery models for exploratory undertakings from initiatives for which the outcome is more predictable. <Gartner Paper Link Here> They suggested “marrying a more predictable evolution of products and technologies (Mode 1) with the new and innovative (Mode 2) is the…
13 May 2019

JIRA Hub Reporting Pack

Most of us are aware of Agile becoming a focus for a range of organisations and JIRA emerging as a significant tool in this space. JIRA provides functionality for agile project management and work management environments. In parallel, Microsoft’s Power BI product appears to be positioned as key to organisations insights and reporting capability. We…
18 Mar 2019

Is the Agile button not showing in MS Project?

Do you use the Agile Features in MS Project? Is the Agile button you are looking for not showing in your version of MS Project? You might be on the newer version of MS Project. Be calm! All the functionality is still there, and we will tell you how to find where things are. The…
25 Feb 2019

Forget reporting…Lets just get on with it….

While many organisations are pursuing an Agile agenda and defining “New Ways of Working” in order to be more competitive in an ever changing marketplace, few organisations have completed the transition to an end state. This means a lot of organisations currently find themselves operating a multi modal environment that retains some traditional portfolio, program…
22 Jan 2019

Before a PPM

With a new Calendar year comes new ideas and plans. If one of those plans is to implement a Portfolio and Project Management or Enterprise Project Management solution (PPM or EPM) here are 5 key questions that you will need to find the answer to before you start.The introduction of a new toolset into an…
Dependency Management. Who Cares About Terminology?21 Nov 2018

Dependency Management. Who Cares About Terminology?

Managing dependencies between initiatives on almost any scale is a tricky business. Many large programs and even some portfolios of work have been tripped up as a result of the dependencies between initiatives, or decisions associated with those initiatives, being unclear. Some time back we wrote a white paper called Dependency Management are we there…
15 Oct 2018

What could be improved about the latest Jira View?

Atlassian’s JIRA have released a new update in August focused mainly on the new JIRA issue view. For those not aware of this update, click here for more details. The update focuses a lot on the UI design and the ability to open a new issue from any of the following places: Boards Backlogs Search…
12 Oct 2018

New Version of Microsoft Project, or more of the same?

On the 24th September, Microsoft announced the general availability of Microsoft Project 2019. See https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2018/09/24/office-2019-is-now-available-for-windows-and-mac/ So what does that mean for users of Microsoft Project ? It really depends if you are a stand-alone user or if you use it via Office 365. For those using via Office 365, they get enhancements progressively anyway, so…
What does the new Project Online mean for you?11 Oct 2018

What does the new Project Online mean for you?

If you have missed the latest announcement from Microsoft, they have announced that Project Online is going to go through a major revamp in the future. More details on that here. The announcement goes into more detail, but in summary: It won’t sit on SharePoint There will be greater collaborative capability It will cater to…