Why we love (and hate) Jira custom fields: an ultimate guide

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Custom fields are one of the most beloved features of Jira. They’re also one of the most misunderstood and misused. When Jira custom fields are used well, they turn Jira issues into excellent communication tools. When they’re used badly, they lead to cluttered Jira instances. So let’s see how you can best make use of them in this ultimate guide to Jira Custom Fields.

Templating.App – Data Residency Support for Jira Now Supports Local Data Storage

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For some time now, Atlassian has offered the “Data Residency” feature for its cloud solutions: This option gives your organization control over where exactly your data is stored and processed. But what about the marketplace apps that extend Jira, Confluence & Co. beyond the standard and open up a wide range of additional use cases? If the main product, such as Jira, supports local data residency, but your apps transfer the data to locations all over the world, key compliance challenges remain. The good news for all Jira admins: Templating.app for Jira now supports local data residency, which means it is now possible to set the preferred hosting location for your data (such as the USA) for the app too!

Easily Analyze and Export Data from Jira Apps

There’s a lot of data floating around in Jira, and many companies don’t even see the tip of the data iceberg. To make sure you get the best out of your Jira instance, there are numerous third-party BI tools that can help with analyzing and exporting data from Jira apps to enhance your project management.