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Jira
Confluence
Cloud Migration

You Might Need an Atlassian Therapy Session If..

Jira can feel like a complicated relationship, with highs of productivity and lows of overwhelming tasks. SelectStar Solutions offers help to teams struggling with Atlassian tools, providing cleanups, workflow redesigns, cloud migrations, and engaging training. They aim to transform chaos into clarity while keeping the process enjoyable.
Garth Leavey
April 10, 2025
2
min read
Atlassian ROVO
Jira
Confluence
Loom

Introducing Atlassian’s Teamwork Collection at Team '25

At Atlassian’s Team ’25 event, the Teamwork Collection was launched, integrating Jira, Confluence, Loom, and Rovo AI agents to enhance collaboration. It addresses fragmented communication, streamlines workflows, and leverages AI for efficiency. SelectStar offers tailored implementation and support to maximize the suite's benefits for organizations.
Byron Barker
April 9, 2025
3
min read
Atlassian ROVO

Introducing Rovo for All at Team '25

Atlassian's Team ‘25 event introduced Rovo, an AI-powered assistant now available to all, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Rovo integrates into existing workflows with features like intelligent search, conversational AI, and customizable agents. It's accessible to customers on Standard, Premium, or Enterprise Cloud plans, simplifying AI adoption.
Byron Barker
April 9, 2025
2
min read
Atlassian ROVO
Jira Service Management
Loom
Jira Product Discovery
Confluence

Team '25: Progress is Impossible Alone

At Atlassian's Team '25 event, key announcements included the availability of Rovo for all Cloud customers, rebranding products as 'Atlassian apps', and launching the Teamwork and Strategy Collections. Enhancements to Jira Product Discovery, Cloud Platform, and Service Management were also introduced, emphasizing collaboration, security, and strategic alignment.
Byron Barker
April 9, 2025
3
min read
Jira
Jira Service Management
Cloud Migration

The Cloud Migration Diaries: Your Jira, in Purgatory

The document humorously details the challenges of cloud migration, highlighting broken Jira links, lost attachments, and ineffective support. It contrasts companies that attempt DIY migrations with those that hire SelectStar, which offers comprehensive migration support. The conclusion emphasizes that cloud migration should feel like progress, not punishment.
Garth Leavey
April 8, 2025
3
min read
Atlassian ROVO

Atlassian Rovo: The AI Tool That Gets You (And Your Lost Files)

Atlassian Rovo is an AI-powered search engine designed to help users efficiently navigate the overwhelming amount of information spread across various digital platforms like Slack, Jira, and Google Drive. It features customizable AI agents that take on repetitive tasks, allowing users to focus on more important work.
Garth Leavey
March 19, 2025
3
min read
Atlassian Forge

Getting Started with Atlassian Forge: An Introduction

Atlassian Forge is a cloud-based platform designed to revolutionize how developers create and deploy applications for Atlassian products like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. By offering a serverless architecture and seamless integration, Forge simplifies the development process, allowing developers to focus on delivering value without the overhead of managing infrastructure.
Byron Barker
March 18, 2025
5
min read
Jira
Jira Service Management
Confluence

What You Need to Know About the Recent Atlassian Pricing Increase

Big changes are coming to Atlassian’s Cloud pricing starting October 16, 2024, with increases up to 20%. Lock in your current rate now or explore ways to save—SelectStar has your back as we navigate this together!
Sherry Jones
October 6, 2024
3
min read
Confluence

Rock Your Team with Health Check Inspired by Spotify and Powered by Atlassian

Think your team’s running like a well-oiled machine? A Team Health Check, with a splash of Spotify and a dash of Jira, might just reveal if you’re cruising or in need of a tune-up—plus, it’s a fun excuse to slap stickers on a whiteboard!
Alena Samruk
September 23, 2024
5
min read
ITSM
Jira Service Management
ITIL

So Long, and Thanks for All the Tickets: The Curious Tale of Cherwell’s Departure

Cherwell, that dependable friend in the chaotic world of service requests, will politely shuffle off soon
Garth Leavey
September 10, 2024
4
min read
ITSM
Jira Service Management

What is ITSM?

Garth Leavey
August 22, 2024
2
min read
ITSM
Jira Service Management
ITIL

What the heck is ITIL4? How is it different from previous versions?

ITIL4 enhances IT service management by integrating Agile, Lean, and DevOps practices into a flexible, customer-centric framework that focuses on the entire service value system.
Garth Leavey
August 22, 2024
3
min read