Atlassian Shows AI Productivity Shift In Recent Research

In Today’s edition:

• Atlassian Research Puts AI in a Different Light

• The Perfect Chance To Connect With Fellow Professionals

• Azure AI Studio Gets Rebranded

• TOOL REVIEW: Create Captivating Presentations Within Minutes With Gamma

• Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professional

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• Network with professionals passionate about innovation and product management.

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Atlassian Research Puts AI in a Different Light

Atlassian's latest research underscores a critical perspective on AI integration in the workplace: viewing AI as a teammate rather than merely a tool significantly boosts productivity and creativity. This concept aligns with the growing trend among tech vendors emphasizing AI's role as an autonomous collaborator, capable of transformative impact across roles.

• Atlassian's survey categorized workers into "simple AI users" and "strategic AI collaborators," revealing distinct productivity benefits for the latter.

• Strategic collaborators saved up to 105 minutes daily, doubling the time saved by simple users, and directed it towards creative and analytical tasks.

• Regional insights showed stark contrasts: Indian workers led in strategic collaboration (46%), while France had the highest percentage dismissing AI as "useless" (16%).

• Leadership roles strongly influence AI adoption, with managers using AI more effectively for insights and strategic decisions than other groups.

• The research highlights a need for training and organizational culture shifts to foster strategic collaboration and maximize AI's potential.

Atlassian concludes that transitioning to a strategic collaboration mindset with AI can unlock unparalleled workplace benefits, though the journey requires robust leadership and organizational change. However, the research also raises questions about whether these results stem from AI’s role or the inherent advantages of senior roles. Despite this, leveraging AI strategically is increasingly essential, especially in management and strategy domains. Read more

Azure AI Studio Gets Rebranded

Microsoft has rebranded its Azure AI Studio to Azure AI Foundry, unveiling it at the annual Ignite conference. This revamped service consolidates tools and updates to aid enterprises in developing, managing, and running generative AI applications with enhanced capabilities.

• Rebranding and Purpose: Azure AI Studio becomes Azure AI Foundry, a unified platform for generative AI app development and management.

• Core Components: Includes Azure AI Foundry portal, SDK, AI Agents, and pre-built templates for streamlined app development.

• Enhanced Features: Adds tools like a management console with subscription tracking, cost estimators, and industry-specific AI models.

• Autonomous AI Agents: Introduces new autonomous agents for automating tasks with responsible user oversight mechanisms.

• Additional Tools: Integrates updates like generative query engines, migrated Azure OpenAI features, and improved documentation.

Azure AI Foundry represents a breakthrough for the project management community by enabling seamless integration of generative AI tools into workflows. Its enhanced management features, autonomous agents, and industry-specific models empower project managers to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and ensure efficient resource allocation. This evolution simplifies complex processes while maintaining security and compliance standards. Read more

TOOL REVIEW: Create Captivating Presentations Within Minutes With Gamma

Gamma empowers users to craft stunning presentation visuals by offering a variety of AI image generators tailored to different styles and content needs. With its intuitive platform, you can seamlessly create customized visuals that enhance your storytelling and make your presentations stand out.

• Sign up for a free Gamma account and access the dashboard to get started.

• Begin by selecting “Create new,” choosing “Presentation,” and defining the number of cards.

• Use the image model selector in settings to pick from generators like Playground 2.5 for vibrant visuals, Flux Fast for speed, or Imagen 3 for detailed results.

• Preview various visual styles directly in your presentation and download the finalized version.

• Enhance specific elements with tools like Flux Pro 1.1 for lifelike faces or Ideogram for clear, readable text.

Gamma simplifies the process of creating captivating presentation visuals by providing access to multiple AI image generators. With its flexible tools and style options, it caters to diverse needs, making it easy to create professional, eye-catching content. Whether you’re focusing on vivid illustrations or polished text, Gamma ensures your visuals align perfectly with your presentation goals. Learn more

Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

• Project Manager @ CAPTRUST Raleigh, NC.

• Project Manager @ Aecon Group Raleigh, NC.

• Project Manager Senior-Technology @ FIS Global Charlotte, NC.

• Learning Product Manager @ AICPA Durham, NC

• Senior Product Owner @ Ameriprise Financial Charlotte, NC.

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