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by Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, & Bob Wen
From the guys behind "Apetech Tech Tutorials" YouTube channel and "The Jira Guy" blog, comes a podcast that covers anything and everything relevant to being an Atlassian Admin. We cover the latest news and updates from the Atlassian ecosystem, cover best practices for your Atlassian Tools, and interview the movers and shakers within the community. Because we didn't choose The Jira Life, The Jira Life chose us.
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- 3 days ago1h 2m
Atlassian's Big Shift: From Data Center to Cloud
Atlassian has changed significantly over the past 20 years, and so have the needs, expectations, and strategies of the organizations that rely on its products. In this episode of The Jira Life, guest John Eisenschmidt explores how the Atlassian ecosystem has evolved, the shift from Data Center to Cloud, and how organizations should think about Atlassian's role in their broader technology and business strategy. We’ll also examine what could disrupt those plans, from external market forces to changes on Atlassian’s own product roadmap, and what organizations should be considering as they plan for the future.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
- 1 weeks ago43 min
Build IT Together Recap
Join us for an exciting evening as we dive into the highlights and key takeaways from the Build IT Together Atlassian Community Conference from Dallas, TX.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
Team’26: What Really Matters?
The Team’26 announcements are out, but what really matters?Now that the initial excitement has settled and there’s been time to digest the news, we’re sitting down with Rebekka Heilman to look beyond the headlines. We’ll unpack the announcements, explore what stands out, and discuss what the changes could mean for teams, customers, and the future of the ecosystem.No hype, no noise, just thoughtful analysis, practical takeaways, and Rebekka’s perspective on what deserves your attention.If you’re wondering which announcements matter most and what to take away from Team’26, this is the conversation for you.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
- 3 weeks ago1h 3m
Jira Is Not an Issue Tracker
“Jira is not an issue tracker. Jira connects work to context and context to work. As work evolves from human tasks to include agent sessions, Jira is evolving with it.” - Dave Meyer. Let’s talk about it. The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
- Oct 8, 20261h 2m
Team ’26 Europe: The Biggest Atlassian Announcements
Team ’26 Europe has wrapped, and Atlassian has a lot to talk about.In this episode of The Jira Life, we’re breaking down the biggest announcements coming out of Team ’26 Europe. We’ll take a look at what Atlassian announced, what’s new across the Atlassian ecosystem, and what these updates could mean for Jira users, admins, teams, and organizations.From new capabilities and product updates to the bigger direction Atlassian is taking, we’ll separate the key announcements from the noise and share our take on what matters most.Join us as we unpack Team ’26 Europe: The Biggest Atlassian Announcements and recap the news coming out of the conference.Subscribe to The Jira Life for more Jira and Atlassian news, updates, and conversations.Subscribe to The Jira Life for more Jira and Atlassian news, updates, and conversations.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
- Oct 1, 20261h 2m
Atlassian Team ’26 Europe Predictions: What to Expect
What can we expect from Atlassian Team ’26 Europe?In this episode, we break down our predictions for the biggest announcements, product updates, AI developments, and themes that could shape Atlassian’s 2026 European event.From AI teammates and the future of teamwork to Jira, Confluence, Rovo, and the broader Atlassian ecosystem, here’s what we’ll be watching when Team ’26 Europe takes over Amsterdam.Team ’26 Europe takes place October 6–8, 2026 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.What are you expecting to see at Team ’26 Europe? Let us know in the comments.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
- Sep 25, 20261h 4m
What Happens When Atlassian Builders Get Together?
In this special episode of The Jira Life, we’re talking about Build IT Together 2026 (BIT 2026) before the event kicks off.What does it take to bring the Atlassian community together for an event like this? We’ll explore the story behind BIT 2026, how the event is being built, what attendees can expect, and the people working behind the scenes to make it happen.We’ll also dive into the speakers, sessions, topics, and experiences that will be part of this year’s event from Jira and Confluence to Jira Service Management, automation, AI, Rovo, Forge, Marketplace apps, and the evolving role of Atlassian technology.But BIT is about more than technology.It’s about the people building, administering, developing, consulting, and innovating with Atlassian every day. We’ll talk about the community coming together, what makes an event like this different, and why creating opportunities for people to share ideas and learn from one another matters.And, of course, we’ll get into what The Jira Life is bringing to Build IT Together and what we're looking forward to most when the doors open in Dallas.Whether you're already registered, thinking about attending, part of the Atlassian ecosystem, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of a community conference, this episode is your preview of BIT 2026.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
- Sep 18, 20261h 4m
The Jira Features Nobody Uses
Jira has a lot of features. But how many of them are actually being used?In this episode of The Jira Life, we are taking a closer look at some of Jira's most underappreciated, misunderstood, and overlooked features. Which ones can make life easier but never seem to get the attention they deserve? Which ones sound great in theory but become more trouble than they are worth? And are there features that teams simply should not be using?We will talk about the Jira features people skip, the ones they misunderstand, and the ones that may be adding unnecessary complexity to their workflows. No feature is safe in this conversation!Come join us for an honest, practical conversation about what is actually worth using in Jira and what you might be better off leaving alone.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
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