Atlassian Jira users experience degraded performance

In Today’s edition:

1. Jira Outage Disrupts Workflows for Teams Worldwide

2. Less Than A Week Until the Meetup: Founder’s Playbook on Launching an AI Product

3. Figma to Let Users Build and Publish Apps With AI

4. TOOL REVIEW: Suna Is the Open Source AI Assistant Helping To Streamline Task Management

5. Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

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Jira Outage Disrupts Workflows for Teams Worldwide

Last week, Atlassian experienced a widespread outage affecting several of its Jira products, disrupting workflows for project managers and Agile teams worldwide. The issue began early on April 16, 2025, and impacted users' ability to load dashboards, widgets, and UI elements across multiple Jira platforms.

• Jira products, including Jira Work Management and Jira Service Management, faced degraded performance starting April 16 at 2:59 a.m. ET.

• Users reported broken dashboards, error messages, and unresponsive widgets.

• Atlassian confirmed the outage and issued frequent updates while investigating the root cause.

• By 12:48 p.m. ET, the company identified the cause and began implementing a fix.

• Full resolution was achieved by 6:57 p.m. ET on April 16, with services returning to normal the following morning.

This incident served as a reminder of how dependent teams have become on SaaS tools for day-to-day operations. Any disruptions—even temporary—can impact timelines, deliverables, and team coordination. Staying informed about platform reliability and having contingency plans in place is essential for maintaining momentum during unexpected downtimes. Read more

Less Than A Week Until the Meetup: Founder’s Playbook on Launching an AI Product

With less than a week to go, the next PMNA Meetup is right around the corner—happening on April 29, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Thousand Hills Coffee Shop. This month’s special guest is Vu Tram, CEO and Founder of Insyghtful.ai, who will share the inspiring journey behind building a real-time AI-powered sales tool from the ground up.

Key Details About The Event

• Featured speaker Vu Tram will share lessons from 25+ years in tech and founding Insyghtful.ai.

• Learn how real-time conversational AI is revolutionizing sales with immediate, actionable insights.

• Get an exclusive product spotlight on Insyghtful.ai and what sets it apart from traditional analytics tools.

• Connect with fellow professionals to exchange ideas and expand your network.

• Engage in a Q&A session on entrepreneurship, product development, and AI’s evolving impact.

Why It Matters: This event offers a firsthand look at how AI innovation can reshape workflows, enhance client interactions, and drive smarter decision-making. Whether you're managing teams, building products, or exploring tech trends, Vu’s insights into launching and scaling a cutting-edge AI platform will leave you with actionable ideas and new perspectives. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and be inspired.

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Figma to Let Users Build and Publish Apps With AI

Figma, the popular user interface design platform, is taking a bold step into the AI-powered future with new features that allow users to generate apps using natural language, images, and design files. These developments are fueled by Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model and come as the company gears up for a confidential IPO in the U.S.

• Figma is testing a new AI feature to create apps from text, images, and design files.

• The AI functionality is powered by Claude Sonnet from Anthropic.

• A new tool called "Figma Sites" will let users build responsive websites with preset blocks.

• Figma filed confidentially for an IPO and boasts a $700M annual recurring revenue.

• Competition is heating up as devs shift to AI coding tools like Replit, bypassing Figma entirely.

This shift is highly relevant for developer teams exploring faster, AI-driven prototyping workflows. With tools like Replit emerging as viable alternatives, dev teams can accelerate app creation and iterate more quickly—sometimes eliminating the need for traditional design platforms. Understanding this landscape can help teams choose the right mix of design and development tools to stay competitive. Read More

Suna Is the Open Source AI Assistant Helping To Streamline Task Management

​Suna is an open-source generalist AI agent developed by Kortix, designed to function as a versatile digital employee capable of handling a wide range of tasks across various software interfaces. With its adaptability and open-source nature, Suna aims to streamline workflows and enhance productivity for individuals and organizations alike.​

• Versatile Task Handling: Suna can perform a broad spectrum of tasks, adapting to different workflows without the need for specific APIs.​

• Open-Source Framework: Licensed under Apache 2.0, Suna encourages community collaboration and transparency.​

• Flexible Deployment: Offers both self-hosted and cloud-based options to suit varying infrastructure needs.​

• Cost-Effective Plans: Provides tiered pricing, including a free option, to accommodate different user requirements.​

• Community Support: Backed by active documentation, GitHub repository, and a Discord community for user engagement and support.​

For project managers, Suna presents a valuable tool to automate routine tasks, enhance decision-making through data analysis, and improve communication with stakeholders. By integrating Suna into project management workflows, managers can focus more on strategic planning and less on administrative overhead, leading to increased efficiency and project success.​

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Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

• Project Manager - Digital Solutions @ Novo Nordisk

  📍 Durham, NC.

• Software Development Project Manager @ PA Solutions

  📍 Asheville, NC.

• Product Manager @ Moseley

  📍 Raleigh, NC.

• Technical Product Manager @ Apryse

  📍 Charlotte, NC.

• Senior Product Manager @ Electrolux Group

  📍 Charlotte, NC.

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