πŸ†• Transitioning from Projects to the New App

We know it's really pretty 😍

OverviewπŸ“„

This article is about how to get set up in the new app! We'll start with a quick FAQ section and then dive into a compare and contrast for more insights.

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FAQs ❔

  • What are the Technical Differences?
    • With the new app, we host the data for you, so you don't have to bother about wrangling the IT team to create and maintain a database or install anything.
    • In the old application the data was stored in your own databases and the app stored on your SharePoint tenant. Your IT team might want you to fill out a new security review because of this change. 

Caution: You won't be able to import legacy data without copying and pasting, so you might need to maintain the old infrastructure for a while during the transition.

  • Why switch?
    • The new app has all of the same functionality that the old one did, with some major updates
        • Refreshed UI and more responsive speeds
        • Brand new Schedule table
        • Pre-populate data at different stages
        • Copy fields and tables data from a Business Case to a Project
        • Brand new Resource management functionality
        • And so much more...
    • You can check on our estimated timelines on other functionality updates on the Product Roadmap. We aim to release about once a month.
      • We're working on some big customer requests like triage for all record types and full audit logs

Legacy App πŸ“œ vs. the New App πŸ†•

There are a few things that different in the new app. Here's a little table:

  Capabilities Supported Integrations Data Format Storage

Legacy Projects 

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Integrate with Business Case, customizable Templates and Forms, Schedule table, etc Teams, Power BI app data: SharePoint lists
OI/ Gamification: SQL DBs

Microsoft Azure DB and SharePoint

(on premise)

New App

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everything you loved before and so much  more! Teams, Power BI, APIs APIs

Microsoft Azure

(cloud storage)

Similarities πŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘

Don't worry, some things stay the same.

Microsoft SSO Secure Development Same Support

Use your regular work sign in just like before. No extra email and password combo to keep track of. More about SSO here.

Our team of developers is working full time on the new app. The legacy apps will only be maintained going forward. To learn more about our development plans, check out the Product Roadmap. We have strict development standards and processes, backed up with certifications. The same team is here to support you in the new app. We know all the nooks and crannies of configuration and customization. Reach out to us day or night (and we'll respond from 9am and midnight UTC πŸ˜‰).

Remember: The Support Team is here to help. If you have any outstanding questions about the process we want to answer them (and update this article)! 

Further Reading πŸ“š

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