Summary: Here is our updated consolidation of the Atlassian announcements for all the latest Atlassian Cloud changes. Table of contentsMarch 2026Confluence + Jira : Synced Blocks: One Update, Everywhere at OnceConfluence : Persistent Toolbar: Reactions & Comments...
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BMC Helix: Asset Automation in Smart IT
Asset Automation in Smart IT Asset Automation has been around for a few versions in Smart IT, so I wanted to give a run-through of it. (One note: this is available in the Progressive View of the Asset Management console; if you have not moved to Progressive Views, you...
The Latest Top Jira Updates
Summary: Here is our updated consolidation of the Atlassian announcements for all the latest Jira features and updates. Table of contentsFebruary 2026Jira Platform: Enhanced Bulk Operations: Export Labels and Assign UsersJira Service Management : AI-Powered Virtual...
BMC Helix: Why Choose BMC Helix ITSM?
SUMMARY: BMC Helix ITSM delivers a superior, enterprise-grade service management experience by combining advanced Agentic AI with strict alignment with ITIL 4 to optimize global IT operations and reduce costs. Advanced Agentic AI: The platform utilizes predictive...
BMC Helix: Avoiding Renewal Pitfalls: The Benefits of a Bring-Your-Own LLM Approach
Table of contentsWhy bring your own LLM? Summary: Avoid BMC Helix renewal pitfalls and vendor lock-in by embracing a Bring-Your-Own LLM (BYOLLM) approach. The open-first AI strategy of BMC Helix allows customers to choose their LLM and pivot as technology changes,...
BMC Helix: Focusing on What Customers Really Want – The “Anti-Platform”
SUMMARY: Organizations can maintain complete control over their data and artificial intelligence strategies by utilizing BMC Helix, a modular ITSM and AIOps solution designed to prevent vendor lock-in. The platform empowers users to select their preferred open-source...
Bringing ESM Practices to Other Departments: Unlocking Efficiency and Collaboration
SUMMARY: Enterprise Service Management (ESM) extends proven IT Service Management (ITSM) concepts and frameworks, such as ITIL, to non-IT service teams across the organization to break down organizational silos, improve cross-departmental collaboration, and drive...
Helix ITSM – Using KCS for Knowledge Management
Intro to KCS Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) is an open-source approach that transforms how organizations harness and leverage knowledge. It empowers anyone to contribute to valuable content that improves employee and customer experience. KCS enables teams to: Answer...
12 Warning Signs You Need to Change Your ITSM Strategy
SUMMARY: An organization’s IT Service Management (ITSM) strategy requires reevaluation when outdated tools and rigid mindsets lead to operational silos, rising costs, and an inability to adapt to business needs, ultimately hindering efficiency and innovation Outdated...
Atlassian Achieves FedRAMP Moderate
Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAM), announced in March that the Atlassian Government Cloud has received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the Moderate level. FedRAMP is a U.S. government program that provides a standardized...