Jira Gets Its First Built-In CRM

In Today’s edition:

1. Mria Launches First Native CRM for Jira on Atlassian Marketplace

2. PMNA EVENT: Workflow Automation in Action—Real Use Cases with Make.com

3. Zoom Unveils Cross-App AI Notetaker, Avatars, and Smarter Productivity Tools

4. TOOL REVIEW: Monologue Helps PMs Simplify Project Reporting With Advanced AI Voice Dictation

5. EVENT REMINDER: How to Scale Fast with AI, Battle Stories from the Trenches With DeShon Clark

6. Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

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Mria Launches First Native CRM for Jira on Atlassian Marketplace

Mria Labs has launched Mria CRM, the first customer-relationship-management tool built natively for Jira and now available on the Atlassian Marketplace. The solution embeds lead, contact, deal, and activity management directly within Jira’s environment, eliminating the need to switch between platforms.

• It is the first fully native CRM for Jira, built on Atlassian Forge

• Users can manage leads, contacts, companies, and deals entirely within Jira

• The CRM supports customizable sales pipelines and deal-tracking workflows

• All customer interactions and activities (calls, emails, meetings) are tracked in the system

• It uses Jira’s native permission schemes to control access to CRM data securely

By bringing CRM functionality directly into Jira, Mria CRM aims to unify sales, support, and project workflows under a single system and reduce friction from jumping between tools. As it rolls out on the Atlassian Marketplace, teams using Jira may find it easier to streamline customer management, improve collaboration, and maintain data alignment across departments. Read More

PMNA EVENT: Workflow Automation in Action—Real Use Cases with Make.com

The PM Network Alliance is hosting an engaging meetup in Raleigh, NC, that spotlights how workflow automation can transform the way professionals manage projects and operations. This session is designed to move beyond theory, offering real-world demonstrations of Make.com in action and showcasing how organizations leverage automation to streamline tasks and boost efficiency.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Date & Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT.

• Location: Make.com (Celonis) Office, 223 S West St, 14th Floor, Downtown Raleigh, NC.

• Presenters: Ricardo G. and Jordan (with Govincorp case studies).

• Event Topic: Practical workflow automation with Make.com, featuring live demonstrations and real use cases.

• Agenda: Networking at 5:30 PM, presentations and demos at 6:00 PM, followed by Q&A and additional networking at 7:00 PM.

Why it matters:

This event is highly relevant for project managers, product leaders, entrepreneurs, and business analysts seeking to free up time from repetitive tasks and focus on higher-value work. By attending, participants will gain actionable insights into how automation can be applied immediately within their own organizations to improve efficiency and collaboration.

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Zoom Unveils Cross-App AI Notetaker, Avatars, and Smarter Productivity Tools

Zoom has rolled out a major update featuring cross-application AI tools, including an AI notetaker that works beyond Zoom, and AI avatars to represent users when they aren’t “camera-ready.” These new features aim to deepen Zoom’s position in the productivity space and compete with standalone AI meeting tools.

• Zoom’s upgraded AI companion can now take notes across platforms (e.g. Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) and also during in-person meetings.

• Users can annotate their own meeting notes during sessions, and the AI will later expand, structure, and polish them.

• The update adds cross-platform search so users can find content across Google and Microsoft services.

• Zoom will introduce photorealistic AI avatars that mimic users’ motions and can act in waiting rooms or meeting intros.

• Other additions include smarter calendar tools (auto-scheduling, “free up my time”), custom AI agents, AI writing and research assistants, and deeper video management features.

With this update, Zoom is pushing beyond a video-conferencing tool to become a more integrated AI productivity platform. By embedding cross-application intelligence, avatars, and deeper integrations, Zoom seeks to make workflows smoother and reduce the friction of switching among apps. As these tools mature, they could reshape how meetings, notes, and virtual presence are handled across work environments. Read more

Monologue Helps PMs Simplify Project Reporting Through Advanced AI Voice Dictation

Monologue is an AI-powered dictation tool built for Mac users that transforms spoken words into clean, structured text. Unlike traditional voice-to-text software, it doesn’t just transcribe — it formats, removes filler words, adapts to your vocabulary, and respects your privacy with local transcription. Designed to help you capture ideas quickly and naturally, Monologue bridges the gap between thought and written communication.

• Smart Formatting: Automatically adds punctuation, paragraphs, and structure for polished text without extra editing.

• Custom Modes: Tailors dictation style based on context, whether you’re writing emails, notes, or documentation.

• Vocabulary Learning: Adapts to your unique terms, acronyms, and style to improve transcription accuracy.

• Offline Transcription: Processes speech locally on your device, ensuring privacy and faster results.

• Multi-Language Support: Recognizes and transcribes in 100+ languages, supporting global collaboration.

For project managers, Monologue is more than just a transcription tool — it’s a productivity ally. By eliminating the friction of typing long updates, writing reports, or capturing meeting notes, it helps managers focus on communication and decision-making rather than documentation. With privacy-first design and adaptive features, it ensures that every project update is captured quickly, clearly, and securely, making it a valuable asset for busy teams.

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EVENT REMINDER: How to Scale Fast with AI, Battle Stories from the Trenches WITH DESHON CLARK

DeShon Clark, Chief AI Officer at Allventa and a seasoned Microsoft technologies architect, has a proven track record in building enterprise-scale AI and automation solutions. At the upcoming All Things AI (Live) meetup, he’ll share real-world frameworks and stories to help leaders move beyond demos and into production deployments.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Why organizations get trapped in “AI theater” (great demos that never scale) and how to escape it.

• The 3 use cases that consistently deliver measurable ROI within about 90 days.

• A practical governance framework that balances speed and security so teams can move fast without exposing the business.

• How to turn Microsoft 365 & Azure AI investments into real competitive advantage rather than recurring costs.

• Actionable, no-fluff steps for transitioning from pilots to enterprise-scale AI deployments.

Why it matters:

If you’re responsible for AI strategy or leading pilot projects, this session is a shortcut to lessons others learned the hard way — the kind of intel that prevents wasted spend and months of rework. DeShon’s focus on practical frameworks and short-cycle ROI makes this especially useful for teams that need results quickly. Don’t miss it if you want concrete next steps for scaling AI in your organization.

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Exciting Career Opportunities for Product and Project Management Professionals

• OEM Product Manager @ Lenovo

  📍 Morrisville, NC.

• Manager - Digital Product @ Ally Financial

  📍 Charlotte, NC.

• AI Product Manager @ Cisco Systems

  📍 Research Triangle Park, NC.

• Project Manager @ Siemens Energy

  📍 Charlotte, NC.

• Senior Project Manager @ ICON Plc

  📍 Raleigh, NC.

THAT’S A WRAP