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Two companies. Same budget. Same goal: adopt AI. One year later, they end up in completely different places. Here is what separates AI that sharpens your business from AI that quietly drains it.

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On 23 September 2026, Atlassian announced new public sector investments, including a future air-gapped deployment of its core platform. Some teams read it as "Jira on premise is coming back". It isn't. For most regulated organisations in Europe, the plan they need to make has not changed, and the time to make it is shorter than it looks.

Half of the organisations we surveyed have no single source of truth for their work. Our first webinar of the autumn series looked at what that costs, and at how a context layer lets AI reach the systems where your work already lives without handing over control.

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NIS2 has been in force since 2023, but it is the national laws of 2025 that made it real, and across much of the EU the deadline for the security measures actually be working falls during 2026. What to do to be NIS-ready? Keep on reading?

If your work runs behind an air gap, most project management tools drop out before the evaluation even begins. We compared the eight strongest on-premise platforms that run fully offline, from licensing and deployment effort to security certifications: read the comparison and choose the one that fits your environment.

Jira Cloud prices have risen every October for five years, and the sixth increase lands on 13 October 2026. Each rise looks small on its own, but they compound. Find out what Jira actually costs per user from October, and what to check before your renewal date.

Meet Aura, the next evolution of Easy AI! This secure, agentic assistant brings natural-language AI directly into your Easy8 workspace. Search, summarize, create, and update with confidence while your data stays within your controlled Easy8 environment.

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Some of the most valuable business relationships begin with a single introduction. Our Referral Program formalises that instinct, rewarding the people who connect Easy8 with the organisations that stand to benefit.

Most companies now say they've adopted AI. In an Easy8 survey of 79 organisations across five sectors, the majority reported using AI in some form. But adoption isn't the challenge anymore. Governance is. So what now? Keep on reading!

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Not all "EU-hosted" software is truly outside US jurisdiction. If your organisation handles sensitive data, intellectual property, or public-sector workloads, understanding the difference could save you from costly compliance risks. Here are eight European project management platforms worth consider.

Easy8 is pleased to announce a new partnership with Linktech, Beesoft, and DevOps Tec to support customers in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. This brings together Easy8's WorkOps platform and migration experience with a partner team that is active locally and close to customer needs.

AI is everywhere and it is cheap, fast, and powerful. But every prompt sent to a public model can leak intellectual property, client data, or API keys. Security is no longer just an IT problem, it is a company-wide culture. Here is how to make it practical.

What if your AI agent could work directly with your projects instead of just talking about them? With Easy8 MCP and CLI, AI agents can securely read, create, and update issues, projects, users, and time entries using the same permissions and workflows your team already relies on.

Most IT ops teams sit on huge automation potential and barely use it. In our latest WorkOps webinar, our experts show how AI agents, n8n and MCP can resolve L1 tickets without a human and guide L2 technicians through real fixes.

Leť s say it out loud: Microsoft's exit from Project Online just gave you the most honest look at your PM processes you've ever had. Microsoft Project Online is officially retiring and will reach its end of life on September 30, 2026. What does it mean to its users?

Atlassian's aggressive cloud push and rising prices are forcing your clients to look elsewhere—don't let them find an alternative with another partner. By adding Easy8’s secure, private WorkOps platform to your portfolio, you can protect your recurring revenue and stay their trusted advisor.

Redmine was built for 2006. But your team works in 2026. Everything you love about Redmine (issue tracking, flexibility, open-source roots) plus the modern UX, AI, and automation your team actually needs is now under umbrella of Easy8. And your data moves with you. 

Teams still work in silos, tools stay fragmented and the same questions get answered twice. In our latest webinar, Jan and Martina showed how WorkOps, AI and a few smart automations inside Easy8 fix exactly that.

Regulations add weight to already complex products. In this Easy8 webinar, Petr and Róbert show how a WorkOps mindset, paired with AI agents and tool orchestration, removes manual audit drudgery in regulated sectors.

Atlassian has announced changes to how it will use customer metadata and in-app data from 17 August 2026. Alongside this, new in-app settings have been rolling out since 16 April 2026. What could this mean for your organisation? Read on!

Most teams manage work in silos. Information gets lost between handovers, clients repeat themselves, and nobody owns the full picture. Here is how Easy8 used WorkOps to fix that, with real numbers.

When teams move away from Jira, especially with Data Center reaching end of life, they are not looking to start from scratch. They need a reliable transition. Easy8 offers a unified platform that builds on what you already use, while removing limitations and connecting the full project lifecycle. Curious how the transition can work for you? Keep reading!

Marketing teams are drowning in scattered data, manual tasks, and tools that simply do not connect. What if you could cut the chaos, save hours every month, and finally focus on work that actually drives results? Read more to find out. 

Jira Data Center is officially on borrowed time, with feature development on hold and a hard "read-only" sunset scheduled for 2029. Jira Cloud is not suitable for industries that require strict security and compliance. Jira Server is already obsolete. What should you do? Read on!

What if your projects could move forward on their own, without chasing updates, copying data, or sitting through endless meetings? Discover how the WorkOps framework and simple n8n automations give project managers back hours every week while keeping every project step connected and under control.

Discover how integrating AI and automation into your product lifecycle can eliminate manual friction and accelerate value delivery. Explore "WorkOps", a framework inspired by DevOps, to unify teams, data, and processes through continuous loops of improvement.

Too many tools, fragmented data, and frustrated teams? WorkOps is a modern framework that helps you orchestrate your existing tech stack instead of replacing it. Here's how to get started and get rid of tool sprawl.

The selection of a workflow management system is a decision that shapes an organization’s operational DNA for years. In 2026, the market has matured to offer specialized solutions for diverse enterprise needs.

With Atlassian's announcement of Jira Data Center end-of-life and the ongoing push toward cloud-only solutions, thousands of organisations are reassessing their project and issue tracking tools. The question is no longer if you should consider on-premises alternatives, but how to execute a smooth transition without disrupting your teams' productivity. This guide walks you through everything you need to know: the migration scope, the process, what to expect, and how to get started with a migration pilot.

2026 started crazy. But do you want to hear good news? Easy AI will be provided free of charge, with no additional costs, to all clients with a subscription to Business Plan and Platform Plans. 

Isolated but not immune? With Atlassian phasing out Data Center and embracing the cloud, not even their 'Isolated Cloud' can shield regulated teams from US laws such as the CLOUD Act. What can you do about it? Read on to find out.

Looking for a Jira Service Management alternative that doesn’t slow you down? If high costs, poor usability, and plugin sprawl sound familiar, this guide highlights 7 tools built for teams who need ITSM and project delivery without the headache.

Collaborative work is no longer just about tasks and tools. It’s about how people, AI, and processes connect in real time. Discover why WorkOps is becoming the new standard for managing complex, fast-moving projects in 2026!

WorkOS is not the same as WorkOps. WorkOS is a developer platform for enterprise authentication features, while WorkOps is an operational framewrok for unifying teams, processes, and tools into continuous workflows. Still not crystal clear? Continue reading!

Are you ready for the AI skills paradox? Gartner’s 2026 predictions reveal a future where AI reshapes not only business operations, but human thinking, global regulation, and economic power. The real question? Who controls AI—and who gets controlled.