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What is Scrum at Scale?

The Scrum at Scale framework is a simple, easy-to-follow approach for companies and organizations that want to grow at their own pace without following strict and rigid scaled agile methodologies. In this article, we’ll explain why Scrum at Scale will also boost your team.
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What a REST API has to do with pizza

Are you also wondering what a REST API actually is? How to define it and what daily examples are? Here we clarify what REST APIs have in common with pizza and how you can understand the Jira REST API. Great insights for consulting: read now!
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Challenges in modern IT consulting

IT consultants advise companies on the implementation and support of IT systems and applications. In doing so, they act as interpreters, explaining complex computer technology to customers in a generally understandable way. Gregor Kasmann (Co-CEO of Actonic) reports exclusively on the challenges for IT consultants – and how they can be solved.
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Differences between Agile vs. Scrum vs. SAFe

Agile working: Many modern companies claim to live agile values. Terms like Scrum and SAFe are used daily, but often, the clear distinction falls short. Not at Actonic. Read this article, and you will be well-informed about the differences and similarities of Agile, Scrum and SAFe.
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How to easily manage remote Agile teams

As an Agile project management tool, Jira combines all the essential points when working with remote teams. In this article, we want to introduce you to the challenges and advantages of remote teams and explain the benefits of Jira.
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Are you truly Agile? Ask yourself these 6 simple questions

There are great benefits to being an agile organisation - from enhanced performance to company culture (If you are not sure what benefits we are talking about, take a look at Why you should become Agile). No wonder, therefore, that many companies view going agile as the ultimate transformation they...
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Scaling Agile: an overview of popular frameworks

When it comes to extending the Agile approach across all teams, that may be a real challenge. Agile is a good way of thinking, but it is not yet a company-wide framework. While your Development team enjoys all the benefits of Agility, you may be wondering how one can take it to the next level and whether Agile is scalable.
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