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Rovo Dev is GA — AI in your terminal and grounded in Jira. Plus Bitbucket merge queues, Jira "Flow".(00:00) Cold Open(00:31) Intro + Headlines(01:50) Deep Dive: Rovo Dev — AI for software teams(04:00) Deep Dive: Bitbucket Merge Queues (beta)(06:18) Sponsor: re:solution(06:36) Deep Dive: Jira Automation — Rule is now Flow(08:00) Quick Hits — 8 updates in 2 minutes(10:01) Tips & Tricks(11:24) OutroIn this episode:• Rovo Dev — Atlassian's context-aware AI agent is GA across CLI, Bitbucket, GitHub, and VS Code• Bitbucket Merge Queues — beta sequencing that keeps main branches green (Standard/Premium)• Jira Automation — Rule → Flow, Components → Steps, cleaner condition titlesPlus: Confluence comment AI summary, Jira similar-issue suggestions, JSM Rovo translate, Loom-to-Jira meeting recordings, Jira Invite People button, Confluence Create menu, AI in the slash menu, JSM CSV import, JSM journey panel, Loom Overview dashboard, whiteboard hyperlinks, Jira web link suggestions, JPD cross-site work item links.Links:• Rovo Dev: https://www.atlassian.com/software/rovo-dev/• Bitbucket Merge Queues docs: https://support.atlassian.com/bitbucket-cloud/docs/manage-pull-requests-with-merge-queues/• Jira Automation docs: https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/create-and-edit-jira-automation-rules/• Atlassian Changelog (Apr 13–20, 2026): https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blog/2026/04/atlassian-cloud-changes-apr-13-to-apr-20-2026Sponsored by re:solution — User Manager & License Optimizer for all Atlassian apps.https://www.resolution.de/user-deactivator-overview/This episode is AI-generated. Voice by ElevenLabs, avatar by HeyGen, video by Remotion. All content is AI-researched and AI-scripted, reviewed and quality-checked by a human.Host: Björn · Show: All Things Atlassian

Confluence Remix turns tables into charts, CSM gets Amazon Connect voice, Bitbucket auto-quarantines flaky tests.(00:00) Cold Open(00:23) Intro(00:35) Headlines(01:56) Remix with Rovo (Confluence)(03:47) CSM Amazon Connect Voice(05:40) Sponsor: re:solution(06:07) Bitbucket Pipelines Test Management(07:49) Quick Hits (8 Updates)(09:49) Tips & Tricks: Find Hidden Flaky Tests(10:54) OutroIn this episode:• Remix with Rovo (open beta) — Turn text and tables into charts, infographics, or diagrams in any Confluence page or Live Doc.• CSM Amazon Connect Voice (rolling out) — Phone calls become work items in Customer Service Management with full transcripts. Premium/Enterprise.• Bitbucket Pipelines Tests (open beta) — Per-test failure rate, duration, variance. Automatic flaky detection and optional auto-quarantine. Standard/Premium only.Plus: Confluence Docs tab in Jira, Smart Links Summarize & Ask Rovo, Use Rovo automation action (open beta), idle session timeout for external users, batched child work items, App Trust for Intune MAM, AI paste suggestions, multi-line PR comments coming soon, and billing preview by site.Links:• Remix with Rovo: https://support.atlassian.com/confluence-cloud/docs/remix-with-rovo-to-transform-your-content/• CSM Amazon Connect: https://support.atlassian.com/customer-service-management/docs/use-amazon-connect-with-customer-service-management/• Bitbucket Tests: https://support.atlassian.com/bitbucket-cloud/docs/test-reporting-in-pipelines/• Auto-quarantine: https://support.atlassian.com/bitbucket-cloud/docs/quarantining-flaky-tests/• Atlassian Cloud Changelog: https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blog/2026/04/atlassian-cloud-changes-apr-6-to-apr-13-2026Sponsored by re:solution — User Manager & License Optimizer for all Atlassian apps.https://www.resolution.de/user-deactivator-overview/This episode is AI-generated. Voice: ElevenLabs. Avatar: HeyGen. Video: Remotion. All content is AI-researched and AI-scripted, but reviewed and quality-checked by a human.Host: Björn · Show: All Things Atlassian

Rovo MCP Server goes GA — connect Cursor, Copilot, or any MCP tool to your Atlassian data with enterprise controls. Rovo Dev builds code from Jira work items. And you can finally merge duplicate issues in bulk.(00:00) Cold Open(00:22) Intro(00:32) Headlines(02:03) Rovo MCP Server GA(03:56) Rovo Dev in Jira(05:45) Sponsor: re:solution(06:03) Merge Work Items in Jira(07:32) Quick Hits (8 Updates)(09:33) Tips & Tricks: Setting Up Rovo MCP(11:07) OutroDeep Dives:• Rovo MCP Server ✅ GA — Any MCP AI tool connects to Jira, Confluence, Compass. Domain allowlists, IP restrictions, audit logging.• Rovo Dev ⚠️ Early Access — AI coding assistant inside Jira work items. Iterative code generation with full issue context.• Merge Work Items ✅ GA — Bulk merge duplicates in Jira Software/Business. Not JSM.Quick Hits:• Rovo creates KB articles from resolved JSM tickets• Confluence AI header images• Jira workflow editor now default• Bitbucket after-script step• Admin dark mode• Jira Plans: more custom fields (Premium/Enterprise)• Confluence global shortcuts• JSM unified email logsTip: Set up Rovo MCP → domain allowlist first, then IP restrictions, then check audit logs.Links:• MCP Server: https://support.atlassian.com/rovo/docs/mcp-server/• Rovo Dev: https://support.atlassian.com/rovo/docs/work-with-rovo-dev-in-jira/• Merge items: https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/merge-work-items/• Changelog: https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blog/2026/03/atlassian-cloud-changes-mar-23-to-mar-30-2026Sponsored by re:solution — HubSpot for Jira + User Management apps.https://www.resolution.de/user-deactivator-overview/AI-generated. Voice: ElevenLabs. Avatar: HeyGen. Video: Remotion. Content reviewed by a human.Host: Björn · Show: All Things Atlassian

JSM gets AI change risk assessment (EAP), Bitbucket auto-detects flaky tests (Public Beta), and Confluence adds team-based permissions (Beta). Everything new from the Atlassian Cloud changelog, March 16-23, 2026.(00:00) Cold Open(00:22) Intro(00:32) Headlines: Release Tracks, Status Pages, Rovo Skills, Teams in Automation, Surveys(01:56) Deep Dive: JSM AI Change Risk Assessment(04:01) Deep Dive: Bitbucket Flaky Test Detection(05:56) Sponsor: re:solution(06:12) Deep Dive: Confluence Teams Permissions(07:45) Quick Hits (8 Updates)(09:48) Tips & Tricks: Teams Everywhere(10:57) OutroDeep Dives:• JSM AI Change Risk Assessment ⚠️ EAP — AI analyzes change requests, assigns risk scores with explanations and mitigation suggestions. Premium/Enterprise. Not yet GA. → EAP signup: https://community.atlassian.com/forums/Jira-Service-Management-articles/EAP-for-AI-Change-Risk-Assessment-in-Jira-Service-Management/ba-p/3174923• Bitbucket Flaky Test Detection ⚠️ Public Beta — scans test results, flags flaky tests with scores, supports quarantining. Build scripts need updating to skip quarantined tests. Standard+. → Blog: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/bitbucket/introducing-flaky-test-detection-in-bitbucket-tests → Docs: https://support.atlassian.com/bitbucket-cloud/docs/quarantining-flaky-tests/• Confluence Teams Permissions ⚠️ Beta → GA — manage space access with Atlassian Teams. Off by default for existing sites. Standard/Premium/Enterprise. → Docs: https://support.atlassian.com/platform-experiences/docs/teams-in-confluence-permissions/Headlines:• Jira Release Tracks — coordinated release waves instead of random drops (rolling out) → https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/what-are-release-tracks/• JSM Public Status Pages — branded incident communication pages ✅ GA (Enterprise) → https://support.atlassian.com/jira-service-management-cloud/docs/manage-and-customize-your-status-pages/• Rovo Skill Suggestions As You Type• Native Teams support in Jira Automation rules• JSM Employee Feedback Surveys (rolling out, paid plans) → https://support.atlassian.com/jira-service-management-cloud/docs/get-started-with-surveys/Quick Hits:• Jira invite+assign in one step• JSM customizable sidebar nav labels• JSM SLA recalculation per issue• Admin dark mode ✅ GA• Scoped API keys ✅ GA (view/write/delete per key)• Confluence reaction animations• Jira bulk operations on business timelines• JSM forms: advanced conditional logic with new field typesTip: Set up Atlassian Teams once → use across Confluence, Jira automation, Rovo→ https://support.atlassian.com/platform-experiences/docs/start-an-atlassian-team/Links:• Changelog: https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blog/2026/03/atlassian-cloud-changes-mar-16-to-mar-23-2026• Roadmap: https://www.atlassian.com/roadmap/cloud⚠️ Feature availability changes rapidly. Some features were in EAP/Beta at time of recording (March 2026). Check the changelog for current status.Sponsored by re:solution — User Manager & License Optimizer for Atlassian apps.https://www.resolution.de/user-deactivator-overview/This episode is AI-generated. Voice by ElevenLabs, avatar by HeyGen, video by Remotion. Content researched and reviewed by a human.Host: Björn · Show: All Things Atlassian

Confluence Whiteboards get native mind maps, Bitbucket Pipelines goes modular, and JSM launches built-in live chat with AI triage.(00:00) Cold Open(00:19) Intro(00:30) Headlines: AI Version Diffs, Miro Import, Unified Dev Panel(01:56) Deep Dive: Confluence Mind Maps in Whiteboards(04:11) Deep Dive: Bitbucket Modular Pipelines & Dynamic Conditions(06:28) Sponsor: re:solution(06:45) Deep Dive: JSM Live Chat for Internal Support(08:42) Quick Hits (8 Updates in 3 Minutes)(11:02) Tips & Tricks: Sprint Planning with Whiteboards(12:10) OutroIn this episode:• Confluence Mind Maps in Whiteboards — Native mind map elements with branching connectors and one-click Jira issue creation. A game-changer for visual planning.• Bitbucket Modular Pipelines — Import reusable YAML configs, add dynamic step conditions, and use variables anywhere. Finally, maintainable CI/CD.• JSM Live Chat — Real-time chat channel with Rovo AI triage, dedicated agent inbox, and seamless ticket escalation.Plus: Bitbucket Test Management, multi-line PR comments and code suggestions, AI Comment Summaries, Jira Forms improvements, Jira Issues from table rows, SCIM 2.0 customer provisioning, Rovo browser extension, bulk convert to Live Docs.Links:• Confluence Whiteboards: https://support.atlassian.com/confluence-cloud/docs/what-is-a-whiteboard/• Bitbucket Pipelines: https://support.atlassian.com/bitbucket-cloud/docs/configure-bitbucket-pipelinesyml/• JSM Chat: https://support.atlassian.com/jira-service-management-cloud/docs/set-up-chat-for-your-service-project/• Atlassian Changelog: https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blogSponsored by re:solution — User Manager & License Optimizer for all Atlassian apps.https://www.resolution.de/user-deactivator-overview/This episode is AI-generated. Voice by ElevenLabs, avatar by HeyGen, video by Shotstack. Content is AI-researched and AI-scripted, but reviewed and quality-checked by a human.Host: Björn · Show: All Things Atlassian#Atlassian #Confluence #Bitbucket #JSM #AllThingsAtlassian #AtlassianCreator

(00:00) Cold Open(00:19) Intro(00:29) Headlines(01:37) Jira Smarter Timelines with Roll-Up Dates & Inline Editing(03:29) Rovo AI Content Creation in Confluence(05:32) Sponsor: re:solution(05:54) Guard Organization-Level Data Security Policies(07:46) Quick Hits (7 Updates)(09:36) Tips & Tricks: Reusable Rovo Prompts(10:44) OutroIn this episode:• Jira Smarter Timelines — auto-roll-up dates and status from child issues, inline editing, persistent columns• Rovo Content Creation — AI-generated drafts in Confluence pulling context from Jira, Loom, and 50+ tools• Guard Data Security — unified org-level policies with targeted overrides per space or projectPlus: Bitbucket PR filter persistence, Trello visual refresh, Loom→Trello action items, Pipelines 24x/32x ARM runners, Rovo Dev CLI with Claude Opus 4.5, Bitbucket DC 10.2, points-based API rate limits.Links:• Jira Timeline docs: https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/plan-and-prioritize-your-teams-work-on-timeline/• Jira Timeline community: https://community.atlassian.com/forums/Jira-articles/Smarter-timelines-in-Jira-roll-up-dates-status-and-more-inline/ba-p/3198601• Rovo: https://create.rovo.com• Rovo community: https://community.atlassian.com/forums/Confluence-articles/Skip-the-blank-page-with-Rovo-content-creation/ba-p/3190788• Guard Data Security: https://support.atlassian.com/security-and-access-policies/docs/what-is-a-data-security-policy/• Atlassian Changelog: https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blog/2026/03/atlassian-cloud-changes-mar-2-to-mar-9-2026Sponsored by re:solution — User Manager & License Optimizer for Atlassian apps.https://www.resolution.de/user-deactivator-overview/This episode is AI-generated. Voice by ElevenLabs, avatar by HeyGen, video by Shotstack. Content AI-researched and AI-scripted, reviewed and quality-checked by a human.Host: Björn · Show: All Things Atlassian#Atlassian #Jira #Confluence #Rovo #AllThingsAtlassian #AtlassianCreator

Confluence Synced Blocks, Rovo Agents as Jira assignees, and JSM queue views redesigned — this week's biggest Atlassian updates.(0:00) Cold Open(0:29) Welcome & Headlines(2:01) Confluence Synced Blocks(3:55) Rovo Agents + MCP Server GA(5:53) Sponsor: re:solution(6:12) JSM Queue Views + AI Draft Reply(8:04) Quick Hits(9:58) Tip of the Week(11:16) OutroIn this episode:• Confluence Synced Blocks — create content once, sync it across pages, spaces, and Jira work items. Edit once, updates everywhere.• Rovo Agents can be assigned work items in Jira like real teammates. They triage, categorize, and route automatically. MCP Server goes GA.• JSM queues get list, board, and calendar views. AI drafts customer responses based on resolved requests.Plus: Jira renames "issues" to "work items," formula custom fields, bulk operations toolbar, Confluence audio narrations, Bitbucket ARM runners, Loom bug report mode, admin dark mode, scoped API keys, and more.Links:• Synced Blocks docs: https://support.atlassian.com/confluence-cloud/docs/create-and-use-synced-blocks/• Rovo: https://www.atlassian.com/software/rovo• MCP Server: https://www.atlassian.com/platform/remote-mcp-server• JSM Queue Views: https://support.atlassian.com/jira-service-management-cloud/docs/switch-between-views-for-different-ways-to-visualize-your-work-items/• Atlassian Changelog: https://confluence.atlassian.com/cloud/blog/2026/03/atlassian-cloud-changes-feb-23-to-mar-2-2026Sponsored by re:solution — User Manager & License Optimizer for Atlassian apps.https://www.resolution.de/user-deactivator-overview/This episode is AI-generated. Voice by ElevenLabs, avatar by HeyGen, video by Shotstack. AI-researched and AI-scripted, reviewed by a human. The host also publishes non-AI episodes.Host: Björn · Show: All Things Atlassian

Jira Workflows vs Automation — Which one should you actually use? In this episode of All Things Atlassian, Björn Döhler (CO-CEO, re:solution) and Dave Wünsch (Partner Manager, Decadis) break down the key differences, when to use each, and how to combine both for scalable, future-proof Jira processes.Whether you're a Jira admin, power user, or Atlassian partner, this episode gives you practical rules of thumb to make smarter configuration decisions.In this episode, you'll learn:- What Jira workflows and Atlassian automation actually do- The pros and cons of each approach- When workflows are best for lifecycle control and compliance- When automation wins for cross-project actions, integrations, and notifications- How to combine workflows and automation together- What's new in the Jira workflow editor- How to avoid hitting Atlassian automation execution quotasChapters:00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:49 Episode Topic Overview02:25 What Is a Jira Workflow03:17 New Workflow Editor Updates06:48 What Is Jira Automation07:46 Automation Features and Limits11:16 Workflow Pros and Cons16:36 Automation Pros and Cons24:08 When to Use Which30:23 Who Can Edit What32:50 Final TakeawaysAbout All Things Atlassian:A podcast by re:solution and friends, covering everything Jira, Confluence, and the Atlassian ecosystem — from admin tips to partner insights.This episode is sponsored by User Manager & License Optimizer for Jira & Confluence by re:solution - centralized user management, automated license cleanup, and up to 30% cost savings across your Atlassian Cloud. Try it free: https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1211109/user-management-and-license-optimizer-for-jira-confluence#Jira #JiraWorkflow #JiraAutomation #Atlassian #JiraAdmin #JiraTutorial #AtlassianAutomation #ProjectManagement