Atlassian recently announced the official launch of Rovo, its innovative AI teammate that aims to streamline workflows for users of tools like Jira and Confluence. This announcement came during the Team ’24 Europe event in Barcelona, where Atlassian also unveiled several new AI features as part of its Atlassian Intelligence platform.
One of the key components of Rovo is Rovo Search, which not only integrates data from core Atlassian tools but also allows connectivity with various third-party SaaS tools. Atlassian plans to support up to 80 connectors in the coming months, with current support for services like Slack, Figma, Google Drive, and GitHub. Additionally, Rovo Chat enables users to ask questions about the data, and a new Rovo browser extension now allows for a seamless chat experience on any website.
Moreover, Rovo Search now incorporates social signals to rank search results based on data from the team graph, enabling personalized and relevant search outcomes. The most exciting feature of Rovo, according to many, is Rovo Agents, which automate routine tasks to enhance productivity. With around 20 agents available, employees can utilize tools like a bug report assistant, an OKR generator, and even a trivia host.
Furthermore, Atlassian empowers users to create their own agents, inspiring innovation across various business functions. The company also plans to expand its agent offerings through partnerships with Appfire, Usertesting, Onward, and Zapier in the Marketplace. While not all employees may use Atlassian products, the company has made Rovo accessible to non-Atlassian users at no extra cost to broaden its reach.
In addition to Rovo, Atlassian Intelligence introduces new features tailored for developers and project managers to streamline non-programming tasks. An AI Agent can generate code plans, recommendations, and pull requests in Jira based on task descriptions and organizational context. This assists developers in focusing on building new features rather than troubleshooting technical issues.
The AutoDev agent identifies issues that require attention and offers assistance, presenting developers with actionable solutions. Another tool expedites pull request reviews by automatically analyzing code and providing improvement suggestions, regardless of the code management tool being used. These features aim to enhance efficiency and collaboration within development teams.
Overall, Atlassian’s commitment to leveraging AI technology to enhance productivity and streamline workflows is evident through the launch of Rovo and additional features under the Atlassian Intelligence platform. By empowering users to automate tasks, optimize search capabilities, and improve code management, Atlassian continues to set new standards in AI-powered services for businesses and developers alike.
