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Ticket management with OpenProject
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Ticket management with OpenProject

If you are already using OpenProject with your team to manage projects, you might want to explore additional use cases. One of them is ticket tracking: a flexible way to manage internal requests, service…
OpenProject recognized as top project management software in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets
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OpenProject recognized as top project management software in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets

We are excited to share that OpenProject has once again been recognized as a top-tier project management solution in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets, which includes Software Advice, GetApp, and Capterra…
Accessibility at OpenProject: real progress, real impact
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Accessibility at OpenProject: real progress, real impact

Do you know why we forked Redmine back in 2012? The reason was accessibility. At the time, Deutsche Telekom hired us to remove various barriers in Redmine. When the Redmine maintainers showed no interest…
For a sovereign digital Europe: OpenProject at HackDays Paris
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For a sovereign digital Europe: OpenProject at HackDays Paris

How can open source tools from across Europe work better together? That’s the question OpenProject will explore at HackDays Paris, a hackathon organized by the French government’s DINUM, from June 2–4…
OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.9.0
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OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.9.0

The OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud was updated to version 2.9! ✨ This update fully supports the OIDC authentication between Nextcloud and OpenProject.…
OpenProject 16.0: Meeting backlogs, internal comments and much more
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OpenProject 16.0: Meeting backlogs, internal comments and much more

OpenProject 16.0 has been released and this new major version introduces a range of new features and improvements. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on the latest updates. Please take…
My time tracking: Structure your workday with a calendar view
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My time tracking: Structure your workday with a calendar view

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News from the Product Desk: Internal comments
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News from the Product Desk: Internal comments

Important…
Lasers in the micrometer range: OpenProject at 3D-Micromac in Chemnitz
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Lasers in the micrometer range: OpenProject at 3D-Micromac in Chemnitz

Lasers are now the tool of choice when it comes to processing or creating very, very small structures. In areas below 5 micrometers, the selection of suitable tools is very small and the quality requirements…
Project management terminology
Learning 

Project management terminology

Ever wondered what all these project management terms actually mean? Understanding key project management terminology is essential for effective collaboration and successful project execution. In this…
OpenProject 15.5: Filter for descendants of work packages
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OpenProject 15.5: Filter for descendants of work packages

We are happy to announce the release of OpenProject 15.5. Among other changes, users now can filter for descendants of work packages, which includes children, grandchildren, and deeper levels in the hierarchy…
Classic meetings will be replaced: What changes with OpenProject 16.0
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Classic meetings will be replaced: What changes with OpenProject 16.0

When we released dynamic meetings in version 13.1 of OpenProject, it was the start of a larger redesign of the Meetings module. Since, we have continued to improve it by adding new features and optimizing…
Portuguese OpenProject website and user guides now available
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Portuguese OpenProject website and user guides now available

At OpenProject, we are continuously working to make our platform as accessible as possible for all users. A big part of that is offering our content in multiple languages. We are excited to announce that…
How to create, configure and manage your projects with OpenProject
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How to create, configure and manage your projects with OpenProject

You decided to take your project management to the next level and chose OpenProject as your open source project management software? You might be excited to get started. But as usual with a new tool: where…
High-quality documentation and videos: Insights from OpenProject’s video producer
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High-quality documentation and videos: Insights from OpenProject’s video producer

With a rich feature set comes a certain degree of complexity. That’s why good documentation matters, especially in the form of video tutorials that make it easier to learn and navigate OpenProject. In…
Migrating between installation types: What to consider when switching OpenProject setups
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Migrating between installation types: What to consider when switching OpenProject setups

Whether you’re moving from Docker to a package-based installation, changing databases, or upgrading an older setup, migrating your OpenProject installation can raise important questions. To help you navigate…
OpenProject recognized as top project management software in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets
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OpenProject recognized as top project management software in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets

We are thrilled to announce that OpenProject has once again been recognized by Gartner Digital Markets in 2025, earning accolades across multiple platforms for our unwavering commitment to excellence in…
Best practice: Efficient ticket management for municipal administrations
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Best practice: Efficient ticket management for municipal administrations

How do cities and municipalities keep track of internal tasks, complaints, and maintenance requests? Without a structured solution, delays, unclear responsibilities, and high coordination efforts arise…
How Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture 2025, manages hundreds of projects for the Digital Agenda with OpenProject
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How Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture 2025, manages hundreds of projects for the Digital Agenda with OpenProject

Not just anyone can become a European Capital of Culture. Since 1985, the European Union has awarded this title to cities whose applications were convincing in six criteria of a multi-year selection process…
OpenProject 15.4: Automatic scheduling mode, meeting outcomes and more
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OpenProject 15.4: Automatic scheduling mode, meeting outcomes and more

We are happy to announce the release of OpenProject 15.4. Among other changes, users now benefit from automatic scheduling, in addition to manual scheduling. Other great new features are agenda item outcomes…
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