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  Copy feature supports copying of Project, ItemzType or Itemz with it's sub Itemz hierarchy structure. In this article we will learn about this new feature introduced in OpenRose version 0.1.2-243.  Direct Link to YouTube Video :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bExGaaQSVc Video Transcript : Welcome to OpenRose , a free and open-source requirements management application. For more information, visit  https://github.com/openrose .  In today’s blog post, we’re excited to introduce a new feature: Copy Data . This feature is designed to streamline your project management processes, especially for charity fundraising initiatives. Understanding the Project Structure Before diving into the copy functionality, let’s take a look at the project structure we’ll be using in this example. Within OpenRose, we have four projects, and today we’ll focus on the Charity Fundraising Project . Project Stages The Charity Fundraising Project is organized into three main stages: Pre-...

  Upgrading Azure Cloud installation of OpenRose - Requirements Management - An Open Source and FREE Requirements Management Application / Tool. This guide helps users to Upgrade all required software and components to run OpenRose in Azure Cloud environemtn. It guides users to upgrade  OpenRose WebUI front-end  OpenRose API back-end  Direct Link to YouTube Video :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAqYgCKiLQs Video Transcript : Hello once again, and welcome to OpenRose—a FREE and Open Source Requirements Management Application / Tool. You can find more information about OpenRose at  https://github.com/openrose Here, we can see that we have two releases available. The one currently installed in the cloud environment, which is Azure Cloud, is version 0.1.0.0. Now that a new version is available, we are ready to deploy it in our cloud environment. To deploy the new version, we first need to connect to our cloud shell. This means we must open the cloud shell in...

  As industries evolve, the traditional Business Analyst role has diversified into specialized functions tailored to unique challenges. Despite this shift, one key aspect remains constant: the critical need to manage requirements effectively. This makes requirements management tools like OpenRose essential for success. Below, we explore how various industries rely on such roles and why OpenRose is indispensable. Construction Industry: Building a Foundation for Success In construction, traditional Business Analyst responsibilities have been distributed across roles such as: Project Controls Analyst Sustainability Analyst Construction Business Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Digital Transformation Specialist Commercial Analyst Risk Management Analyst Design Coordinator Tender/Bid Analyst These professionals deal with diverse requirements, from budgets and environmental compliance to optimizing workflows. OpenRose streamlines their processes by offering a centralized platform to document...

  “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble; it’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” This powerful quote, shared by Dmitry Hurkovskyi in his insightful video on business analysis, perfectly captures the heart of the challenges faced in product development. Dmitry uses a compelling example of a banking application to demonstrate how assumptions, miscommunication, and overlooked complexities can derail projects. https://youtu.be/UYAYJfKXFPQ?t=189 In the video, the bank’s management requested a feature update to align with new tax policies. Initially, the development team agreed to “look into it,” but later concluded the task was too complex. This led to significant penalties for the bank, stemming from an inability to deliver the requested functionality within the deadline. The transcript reveals various potential reasons behind this failure, such as:   The system was not originally designed to support changes like new tax policies.   Incr...

  Upgrading Multi-user Corporate Network / Team installation of OpenRose - Requirements Management - An Open Source and FREE Requirements Management Application / Tool. This guide helps users to Upgrade all required software and components to run OpenRose on a network computer(s). It guides users to upgrade  OpenRose WebUI front-end  OpenRose API back-end  on single / multiple network connected computer(s) and configure it.  Direct Link to YouTube Video :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grplzAth_JI Video Transcript : Hello once again, and welcome to OpenRose—a FREE and Open Source Requirements Management Application / Tool. You can find more information about OpenRose at  https://github.com/openrose In this video, we’re going to talk about how to upgrade your installation of version 0.1.00, which may be installed in a network location using Internet Information Services (IIS). Let's consider that in my environment, I have the first 0.1 version of Open...

  OpenRose is a FREE and Open Source Requirements Management Application / Tool.  Download it from: https://www.github.com/OpenRose Upgrading OpenRose in a Standalone Installation  Hello, welcome to OpenRose, a free and open-source requirements management application. Today, I’m going to talk about upgrading OpenRose on a standalone Windows installation. The previous version, or the first version that was made available, was release v0.1.0.0. Now, we have the new version available, which is v0.1.2-243. This version includes some exciting feature enhancements, and I’m thrilled about the new capability that allows me to copy an entire project, item type, or item type with its hierarchical data included. Before we can use these capabilities, we need to upgrade to the latest version. In this video, I’m going to show you the simple steps to complete this upgrade.

     Projects can fail for many reasons—and often, it's a combination of several factors. Here are just a few examples: Scope Creep Underestimation of Costs and Time Incorrect Understanding of Complexity Changing Business Environment Evolving Government Policies , and more. Even when Business Analysts meticulously understand, document, and communicate requirements, these efforts alone can't guarantee success. Other challenges, as listed above, may still derail a project. However, while better requirements cannot eliminate the risk of failure, they can significantly contribute to the likelihood of success. Clear and well-defined requirements are often the backbone of a strong project plan. As a Business Analyst (BA) or Product Owner (PO) , your role is critical throughout the project lifecycle. You act as the bridge between the business and the solution team, ensuring seamless communication and alignment. This is where tools like OpenRose make a di...