We just got back from Atlassian Team ’25 and Partner Accelerate — and let’s just say, things are moving fast. But not just fast. Smarter. More connected. More purpose-driven.
For those of us in the Agile space — especially those coaching teams, running retrospectives, and navigating remote collaboration — the vision Atlassian laid out this year signals a big shift. And if you're building or leading high-performing teams, here's what you need to know (and why we’re excited at Catapult Labs).
🔗 A New “System of Work”: Alignment at Every Level
Atlassian unveiled what they’re calling the “System of Work” — and it’s more than a new tagline. It’s a framework built to help teams operate with clarity, speed, and cohesion.
This system is designed to:
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Align teams to both day-to-day work and long-term strategy
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Make AI a built-in advantage, not a bolt-on
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Connect Dev, Ops, and business teams across the entire flow of work
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Streamline tools so teams stop switching and start shipping
In short: it’s about delivering value faster — not just checking boxes. And for those of us focused on Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement, this connected approach unlocks more meaningful insights, faster iteration, and a shared understanding across silos.
🤝 Partner + Marketplace Apps = Co-Created Solutions
One theme that really stood out? Atlassian is doubling down on partnerships. Their message was clear: the best solutions come from combining Atlassian tools with partner expertise and Marketplace innovation.
This is great news for teams using tools like Agile Retrospectives for Jira. Because when tools, services, and expertise are packaged together — tailored to how teams actually work — it becomes easier to solve deeper problems and move from insight to action.
Better collaboration. Shorter sales cycles. And a whole lot more value, faster.
📦 Smarter App Packaging Is Coming
Get ready for a new way to think about apps: Free, Standard, Advanced, and bundled collections. These new tiers will make it easier for customers to test, adopt, and scale the apps that match their needs.
Think: plug-and-play, but with purpose. It’s a win for teams that want fast onboarding and clear paths to growth.
🔐 "Runs on Atlassian": Native, Secure, and Fast
One of the biggest announcements? A new standard called “Runs on Atlassian.”
Starting in Q2 2025, apps built on Forge will run entirely within Atlassian’s secure cloud — with no data egress. For customers, this means tighter integrations, stronger trust, and faster approvals. For us, it’s a green light to double down on Forge and build even more secure, powerful experiences for our users.
🌟 Meet the Teamwork Collection: Built for Real Collaboration
Atlassian is packaging some of their best collaboration tools into a unified suite:
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Jira for tracking
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Confluence for documentation
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Loom for async video
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Rovo for AI-powered productivity
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Guard for identity and security
This bundle reflects how real teams work today — asynchronously, across time zones, and with increasing reliance on smart assistants to reduce friction. For remote Agile teams, this setup is a game-changer.
🤖 Rovo Isn’t Just a Search Bar Anymore
Let’s talk Rovo. What used to be a clever search tool is now a full-fledged AI teammate. Here's what’s new:
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AI-powered chat that understands your work context
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Smarter search across all Atlassian tools
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Rovo Studio to build custom AI agents
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AI agents à la carte for specific team needs
Imagine retrospectives that write themselves, blockers flagged automatically, or status updates summarized by an AI trained on your sprint history. The potential for continuous improvement just got supercharged.
🏠 Welcome Home: The New Personalized Dashboard
Say hello to Home — Atlassian’s new cross-product dashboard. Users can now create reports, charts, and dashboards across Jira, Confluence, and more — no code needed.
It’s about giving every team member clear visibility, not just the data nerds or project leads. And that makes agile decision-making easier for everyone.
☁️ Cloud, With More Control
Two new cloud deployment options are coming:
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Government Cloud
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Isolated Cloud
This means teams can get the flexibility of Atlassian Cloud while meeting higher compliance and data control needs. For enterprise and regulated environments, this opens up big possibilities.
👀 What This Means for You (and for Us)
At Catapult Labs, we’re already taking action. We’re aligning our roadmap to help our customers thrive in this new era of work.
Here’s what’s coming:
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Smarter onboarding and new app packaging to reduce setup time
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AI-powered features in Agile Retrospectives for Jira
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Stronger integrations across Jira, Confluence, and more
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Forge-first security for peace of mind and compliance
If you’re leading Agile transformation, managing cross-functional teams, or coaching retrospectives for distributed squads — the changes Atlassian announced are built for you.
🎯 Final Thoughts
The future of Agile work isn’t theoretical anymore — it’s unfolding now.
Team ’25 wasn’t just about big product launches. It was about a shift in how we think about collaboration, alignment, and continuous improvement. And for those of us helping teams stay adaptable, connected, and high-performing, it’s a moment worth leaning into.
We’ll be sharing more soon about how we’re evolving our tools — especially Agile Retrospectives for Jira — to support this new System of Work. Stay tuned.
The future of Agile is faster, smarter, and more connected than ever.