Redmine Outlook Add-In

The Redmine Outlook Add-In for Desktop is a software solution designed to enhance project management and task tracking capabilities by seamlessly integrating Redmine, a web-based project management and issue tracking tool, with Microsoft Outlook. According to the vendor, this add-in is suitable for businesses of various sizes and is widely used by project managers, support agents, office employees, consultants, and IT managers across different industries. The add-in aims to streamline project workflows, improve collaboration, and optimize time tracking.

Key Features

Two-Way Sync: According to the vendor, the add-in allows for the synchronization of native Outlook tasks and folders with Redmine, ensuring that changes made in one platform are reflected in the other. This enables seamless collaboration between Outlook and Redmine, allowing users to stay updated on task progress and changes.

Task Management: The add-in enables users to create, update, and track tasks directly within Outlook. Users can also view task hierarchy to understand the relationship and dependencies between tasks. Additionally, the add-in offers the ability to sync tasks with personal calendars for better project planning and scheduling.

Time Tracking: According to the vendor, the add-in automates time tracking of email processing time, ensuring accurate recording of the time expended on tasks. This feature aims to improve billing accuracy by accurately tracking the time spent on consulting via email, which is often left unrecorded.

Linked Emails: The add-in allows users to convert and link emails with activities in Redmine, providing a centralized location for collecting all project-related information. Users can also attach replies to linked emails, ensuring a comprehensive record of communication.

Redmine Connection: Users can configure the add-in by entering the web address and user credentials of their Redmine account. According to the vendor, validating the connection ensures a successful integration between Outlook and Redmine.

Support: Technical support is available via email at support@ahausoftware.com for any questions or issues with the add-in. Users can also report bugs or problems through the add-in's support feature, allowing for prompt assistance and troubleshooting.

License Activation: After the trial period expires, users can activate the add-in's license to continue using its full functionality. This process involves entering the company's serial number to complete the activation.

Privacy Policy: According to the vendor, the add-in assures users that their confidential business data is not processed on external servers and is securely stored in the Outlook data file. The add-in does not analyze the content of the data or forward it to external parties.

Redmine Integrations: The vendor offers other Redmine integrations, such as integrations with Microsoft Office 365, Intuit QuickBooks, and Adobe Creative Cloud. These integrations aim to streamline project management and enhance productivity by integrating Redmine with users' preferred software.

Easy Projects Integration: The add-in also offers integrations with Easy Projects, another project management solution. This integration allows for the synchronization of tasks and projects between Easy Projects and Outlook, facilitating seamless collaboration and efficient task management.