Blog
From industry trends to the future of work, here you'll find insights and updates from leading voices across The Adaptavist Group family of brands.
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Get ready for Atlassian Data Center major upgrades
Atlassian’s Data Center is about to get much more secure with Jira 10, Confluence 9, and Bitbucket 9. Here’s how to prepare for the new updates.
by Matt Doar
on 23rd Jul. 2024
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How The Adaptavist Group gives back with Pledge 1%
What is Pledge 1%, what do our team members use it for, and what are the hidden benefits of employee volunteering? Our AdaptaKind participants share their experiences.
by Alice Curtis
on 12th Jul. 2024
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Meet Harp: Global Head of Channel Operations
For nearly a decade, Harp Athwal has been a major contributor towards maximising The Adaptavist Group's vision, significantly contributing to its growth and success.
by Elena Francis
on 11th Jul. 2024
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The Adaptavist Group invests in Rival
The Adaptavist Group has invested in the cutting-edge marketing consultancy Rival. This relationship cements our commitment to make business work better.
by Elena Francis
on 10th Jul. 2024
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AI and user research: How we can (and must) do better
The information wars are real, misinformation is rife, and in comes AI—a genius creation machine at best and a dangerous liar at worst. Sometimes I feel more like a preacher than a scientist.
by Dr Nick Fine
on 11th Jun. 2024
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The Adaptavist Group wins a King’s Award for Enterprise
The award recognises our continued global impact and success, following our previous Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2019.
by Simon Haighton-Williams
on 6th May. 2024