Asana Updates Native Time Tracking Feature
Asana, the popular project management software, has recently updated its native time tracking feature, providing customers additional flexibility and options. These updates, are intended to make it easier for teams to measure and manage their time and provide improved insights into how they spend their work hours.
Real and Predicted Time Field Values in Subtasks
The ability to watch real and predicted time field values on subtasks roll up, and sum in the parent task is part of the new updates. It makes tracking time across a project more manageable and provides a more realistic picture of the time spent on each activity.
Time-Tracking Import/Export Support
Another update is the ability to import and export time-tracking value. Users can import and export time tracking value through CSV, making data transfer between Asana and other software solutions easier.
Time-Tracking Support in Templates
In addition, Asana also updated the time-tracking support in the templates. Estimated and actual time fields are now carried over to any project created from a project template that includes these fields, making time tracking easier on similar projects.
Native Time-Tracking Read API Capability
Also, time-tracking read API capability has been enabled, allowing the API to read time-tracking information for jobs. This capability will significantly benefit developers who wish to incorporate time-monitoring data into their software solutions.
Native Time Contributor Reporting
Another new function is time contributor reporting. Users can utilize the “Time added by” time contributor filter to discover who added time and build charts by time contributors in projects, portfolios, and universal reporting dashboards.
New Integrations with Freshdesk, Intercom, and Mailchimp
Asana also released new integrations of time-tracking with Freshdesk, Intercom, and Mailchimp in the native time-tracking updates. These integrations enable users to synchronize work and communications across many software platforms, making it easier to stay on top of crucial information and updates.
SCIM Deprovisioning Customization
The Super admins feature can specify who receives a de-provisioned user’s previously assigned tasks after they are de-provisioned via SCIM.
Expansion of Audit Suite for Data Loss Prevention and Archiving
Finally, Asana has expanded its Audit Suite with connectors for Data Loss Prevention (DLP), archiving, and eDiscovery. These expansion will aid in preventing data leakage and fulfilling regulatory requirements, making Asana a more secure and dependable alternative for enterprise organizations.
Overall, Asana’s time-tracking feature and integrations updates makes the product more versatile and beneficial for teams of all sizes. Whether you’re tracking time on specific activities or across an entire project, these upgrades will help you stay organized and get more done.