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DORA Metrics & Engineering Productivity: Measuring What Matters with GitLab

Why Engineering Metrics Matter at the Board Level In today’s digital economy, software delivery performance is directly tied to business success. Speed, stability, and quality are no longer just engineering concerns — they are executive priorities. Yet many organizations still measure engineering success using outdated or misleading metrics such as…
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Top Digital Transformation Trends in 2026

New technologies are developing quickly in the digital world. Businesses that operate in a variety of sectors and industries must become familiar with the leading trends in enterprise digital transformation in 2026. By 2027, it’s anticipated that global spending on digital transformation will reach USD 3.9 trillion. It emphasizes how promising…
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Copilot Agents: Choosing How You Want AI to Work With You

A typical development day begins in Visual Studio Code with a new task in the backlog. “Add authentication to the application.” The objective is clear. The technical path is familiar. What varies is the way the work is executed —whether through careful exploration, uninterrupted execution, or collaborative review. Copilot Agents…
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The Sunset of Data Center, The Rise of Cloud: Navigating Atlassian’s Evolution

The winds of change are blowing through the Atlassian ecosystem, and for many, it’s a bittersweet symphony. The end-of-life for Atlassian Server products has passed, and now, the focus shifts to Data Center. While Data Center offers robust solutions, the ultimate destination for many organizations is clear: the cloud. This…
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Software Supply Chain Security: How GitLab Helps Enterprises Defend Against Modern Threats

Introduction: The New Enterprise Attack Surface In today’s digital-first world, software is no longer built in isolation. Modern applications rely on open-source libraries, third-party APIs, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment systems. While this accelerates innovation, it also dramatically expands the enterprise attack surface. Recent high-profile supply chain breaches…
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AI Meets DevSecOps: How GitLab Duo Is Redefining Software Delivery

Software delivery is entering a new era. Automation transformed DevOps. Security embedded DevSecOps. Now, Artificial Intelligence is redefining how teams build, secure, and deliver software. Modern development teams face growing complexity, larger codebases, faster release cycles, increasing security threats, and rising expectations for quality. Traditional tooling alone is no longer…
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How Businesses Can Leverage Agentic AI to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is no longer just about adopting new tools; it’s about building intelligent systems that can think, act, and adapt. This is where AI for businesses is evolving rapidly, especially with the rise of Agentic AI. Unlike traditional automation, Agentic AI brings decision-making and autonomy into everyday business operations. What…
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Prevent Downloading of Attached Files in Confluence and Jira

Atlassian has released a security improvement that helps organizations protect their data in Confluence and Jira. Now, the data export rule also blocks users from downloading attached files. When this rule is active, users won’t see the Download option for attachments in file previews, attachment lists, or macros. This update…
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Top 5 Business Benefits of Digital Transformation in 2026

As we navigate 2026, businesses that embrace digital change are outpacing competitors and unlocking unprecedented growth. But what exactly makes digital transformation so valuable? Let’s explore the top five benefits of digital transformation that are reshaping the business landscape. Enhanced Customer Experience Today’s customers expect seamless, personalised interactions across every touch-point. Digital…
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From Planning to Production: How GitLab Delivers End-to-End Visibility

In modern enterprises, software delivery rarely fails due to lack of effort, it fails due to lack of visibility. When planning happens in one tool, code lives in another, pipelines run elsewhere, and security findings are tracked separately, leaders lose sight of progress, risks, and bottlenecks. GitLab solves this challenge…
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Use One Workflow for Different Request Types in Jira Service Management

In Jira Service Management (JSM), different request types follow different processes. Some requests need approval, and some do not. Instead of creating many workflows, JSM allows admins to use one workflow and control which steps are visible based on the request type. Why This Is Useful For example: Request New…
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Integrating GitHub Copilot with Azure Boards – A Step-by-Step, Practical Guide

For a long time, teams using Azure DevOps have had a familiar setup:Azure Boards for planning and tracking, and GitHub for source code.While this combination works really well, one gap always existed — the execution part still needed a human developer to pick up a work item, understand it, write…
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Atlassian Rovo vs Intelligence  Which AI should you pay

If you’ve used Atlassian recently, you might have noticed two AI options: Atlassian Intelligence and Rovo Agents. Which one should you actually use? Let’s break it down. What’s the Difference? Atlassian Intelligence Comes with Premium plans Gives suggestions, insights, and helps draft content Great for brainstorming or exploring ideas Examples:…
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Cloud Migration Roadmap: Key Challenges & Solutions

A cloud migration roadmap is an organized strategy that describes how a company transfers infrastructure, data, and apps from on-premises systems to the cloud. To ensure a seamless and secure migration, the roadmap sets deadlines, assigns roles, implements risk controls, and defines success measures. Unlike a high-level cloud vision, a roadmap…
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From Jira Story to “Done”: How GitHub Copilot + Atlassian MCP Server Delivered an Entire Feature Autonomously 

What if Jira stories didn’t just describe work—but triggered it?  This is a real-world walkthrough of how a Jira user story was fetched via Atlassian MCP Server, assigned to GitHub Copilot Agent Mode, fully implemented, validated, and closed. Why This Experiment Matters Most AI demos stop at:  Code suggestions  Single file refactors …
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How AI is Transforming Enterprise Productivity and Efficiency

The business landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift. Companies that once relied on traditional methods are now embracing AI for Enterprises to streamline operations, reduce costs, and unlock new growth opportunities. But what exactly makes artificial intelligence such a game-changer for modern organisations? What Makes AI Essential for Modern Businesses AI…
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Agentic AI vs Traditional Automation: Insights from Industry Leaders

There is a profound change taking place in the enterprise technology landscape. While traditional automation has powered business operations for decades, Agentic AI represents a transformative leap forward, one that industry leaders believe will reshape how organisations operate, compete, and innovate. Understanding the Core Differences Traditional automation operates on predefined rules and…
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Git Blame Hover – Getting Started

Understanding who changed what and when in your codebase is crucial for effective development. Git Blame Hover transforms this essential task from a tedious command-line operation into an instant, informative experience right within VS Code What is Git Blame Hover? Git Blame Hover is an advanced VS Code extension that…
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Digital Transformation Roadmap: A Strategic Guide

Enterprise digital transformation has become a strategic imperative for organizations seeking to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. A well-defined digital transformation roadmap serves as a blueprint that guides companies through the complex journey of modernisation, ensuring systematic progress while minimising disruptions to existing operations. Understanding the Digital Transformation Roadmap…
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Secure DevOps with GitLab 

The Modern Software Development Lifecycle is moving faster, and security threats are moving even faster than Software Development. From a small, leaked credentials to any vulnerable libraries or dependencies, these trivial mistakes in the code can lead to a major serious incident. So GitLab, being a DevSecOps (Development + Security…
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Gaining Visibility into GitHub User Contribution Activity

Understanding Developer Engagement Through GitHub Contribution Activity GitHub user contribution activity plays a critical role in understanding how developers engage across repositories and organizations. As organizations scale, GitHub becomes the central platform for development and collaboration. However, gaining clear visibility into who is actively contributing — and who is not…
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Cloud Migration Strategy for Enterprises: Benefits & Implementation Process

A cloud migration strategy is an organised plan that outlines how a business transfers its workloads, data, and apps from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments. The cloud migration strategy aligns technological choices with corporate objectives, including innovation, scalability, cost reduction, and security. A well-defined cloud strategy reduces operational risk while guaranteeing long-term value…
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Agentic AI: How Autonomous Systems Are Redefining Business Operations

As Agentic AI advances from basic automation to true autonomous decision-making, the corporate environment is undergoing a profound change. Agentic AI functions independently, reasoning through complex scenarios and carrying out multi-step workflows without continuous human supervision, in contrast to standard AI systems that react to predefined instructions. Understanding Agentic AI in Modern Business…
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How Enterprises Can Safely Adopt AI Without Increasing Operational Risk?

This blog explores how Enterprise AI Adoption can be executed safely and strategically, focusing on governance, risk controls, and best practices that enable confident, compliant AI scaling. Why Safe AI Adoption Matters From automation and analytics to customer experience and decision-making, artificial intelligence is revolutionising business operations. Rapid AI adoption, however…
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Why Enterprises Are Moving from Tool Sprawl to a Single DevSecOps Platform with GitLab

Enterprises today are under constant pressure to deliver software faster without compromising on security, compliance, or reliability. Over time, many organizations have adopted multiple tools to solve individual problems across the software delivery lifecycle. While each tool serves a purpose, together they often create tool sprawl a complex, fragmented ecosystem…
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Top 5 Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Strategies for Enterprises

To help businesses optimise their infrastructure across various cloud platforms, this blog examines five key multi-cloud strategies. Discover how companies can boost flexibility, reduce costs, and strengthen resilience in today’s digital environment by leveraging managed cloud services, hybrid environments, and smart cloud-migration techniques. What Are Multi-Cloud Strategies and Why Do They…
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Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Top 5 Benefits

Digital transformation in manufacturing drives a dramatic shift in how factories operate, with cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, AI, and cloud computing enhancing production processes. This blog highlights the top five advantages that factories gain from adopting digital transformation, ranging from increased operational efficiency to enhanced decision-making capabilities. What is Digital…
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No More Manual Approvals: Automate Jira Approvals with Smart Values

Atlassian has released a new feature, it would be helpful to automate the approval mechanism based on the issues reporter’s or assignee’s manager. To achieve this Atlassian has released new smart values Issue.reporter.manager Issue.assignee.manager We can use these smart values to automate the approver setting automatically through automation without manually…
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How Modern IT Solutions Drive Measurable Business Outcomes?

In today’s competitive environment, technology is no longer just a support function. Modern IT solutions directly influence revenue, efficiency, and growth. Businesses that invest strategically in technology can clearly measure improvements in performance, scalability, and decision-making. This blog explains how modern IT solutions for businesses help organisations achieve measurable results like cost…
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Bringing the PowerPoint Laser Pointer Experience to Visual Studio

If you’ve ever presented code in Visual Studio—during a demo, training, or review—you’ve likely faced this moment: “I’m talking about this line can you see my cursor?” PowerPoint solved this problem long ago with its laser pointer. Visual Studio didn’t—so we built one. The Visual Studio Laser Pointer Extension brings…
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