Confluence Features
Knowledge Pages (6)
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Templates
Provides pre-made templates for wiki pages and knowledge articles.
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In-Content Feedback
Allows users to leave feedback within a wiki page or knowledge article.
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Versioning and Version History
Allows users to see version history and return to previous versions of wiki pages.
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Decision Trees
Displays knowledge articles to be arranged in a decision tree.
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Duplicate Detection
Detects any creation of already existing knowledge pages and alerts user
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Content Editor
Enables users to create rich knowledge pages with a combination of text, charts, images, video and audio
Knowledge Dissemination (9)
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Page Analytics
Provides data on wiki page and knowledge article use.
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Permissions
Allows administrators to provide permissions and gate pieces of content based on role.
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Knowledge Sharing
Offers additional tools that facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
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Notifications
Notifies users when changes occur.
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Advanced Search
Offers AI-based search capabilities
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Browser Extension
Allows users to capture knowledge from the web
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Organization
Allows knowledge pages to be organized into sections and subsections as needed
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Other Integrations
Integrated with other tools to faciliate the sharing of information
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Knowledge Integrations
Integrates with other knowledge repositories in the business
Login Options (2)
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Single Sign-On (SSO)
Allows users to sign into the software using a single sign-on (SSO) application.
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Password Saver
Saves login information like usernames and passwords for external applications.
Productivity (5)
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Email Client
Application also serves as an email client.
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Split Screen
Applications can be viewed simultaneously within the unified workspace via split screen.
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Activity Feed
Provides a cross-application activity feed.
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Virtual Assistant
Offer a virtual assistant to guide users and recommend routine actions.
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Analytics and Reporting
Generates reports based on security and/or productivity data.
Customization (3)
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Custom Workflows
Enables the creation of custom workflows to facilitate various processes.
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Multiple Workspaces
Allows users to create multiple workspaces for different projects or teams.
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Custom Application Integration
Allows users to connect custom or in-house applications.
Automation (3)
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Workflows
Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company.
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Customization
Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes.
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Data repository
Deliver a single data repository for all project information.
Administration (3)
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Permissions
Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system.
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Procedures
Maintain procedures for data access and governance.
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Remote Work
Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices.
Project management (7)
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Task Prioritization
Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work.
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Dependencies
Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them.
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Planning
Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project.
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Views
Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers).
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Scheduling
Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department.
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Critical Path
Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change.
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Dashboards
Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time.
Workload (4)
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Resource Allocation
Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly.
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Workspace
Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users.
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Configuration
Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces.
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Insights
Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance.
Communication & Collaboration (3)
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Communication Channels
Support multiple channels for internal and external communications.
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Document Management
Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files.
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Collaboration
Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks.
Cost Management (3)
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Project Budgeting
Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource.
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Time & Expense
Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks.
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Profitability
Monitor project proftability by team or department.
Integration (3)
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Front Office
Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software.
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Back Office
Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems.
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External data
Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software.
Communication (5)
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Chat
Provide live chat tools for instant messaging
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Discussions
Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions
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External
Allow external users to use chat and discussions
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Feedback
Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys
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Announcements
Manage news and announcements by company or department
Content & Documents (4)
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File Sharing
Documents can be shared between users and teams
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Notes
User can share notes with colleagues or external users
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Search
Help users find documents and other types of content
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Versioning
Keep track of document versions and related changes
Controls (5)
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Custom Views
Create personalized project views for collaboration
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Followers
Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them
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User Management
Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features
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Calendars
Manage private and shared calendars and associated events
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Public Sharing
Make project views available for the public.
Project Management (4)
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Task Management
Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks.
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Planning
Deliver project plans that can be customized by users.
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Visibility
Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company
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Integration
Provide integration with task management and project management software.
Remote Collaboration (4)
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Alignment
Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users
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Accountability
Define and track responsabilities for remote users
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Connectivity
Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely
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Offline Mode
Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online
Generative AI (4)
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AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
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AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
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AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
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AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Management and Discovery - IT Documentation (3)
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Search and Indexing
Provides powerful filtering, tagging, and indexing to quickly locate relevant documents across complex IT environments.
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Version Control
Maintains a history of changes and allows admins to revert documentation to a previous version.
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Access and Permissions
Ensures that only authorized personnel can view or edit content.
Operations - IT Documentation (3)
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Integrations
Seamlessly connects with existing IT service management and monitoring platforms, streamlining ticket resolution and ensuring real-time updates.
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Automation
Offers ready-to-use templates and automated workflows, standardizing documentation creation and speeding up routine procedures
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Reporting
Provides dashboards and reports to track documentation quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with internal policies.
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base (3)
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Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
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Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
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Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Work Management (4)
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Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
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Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
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Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Agentic AI - Project Collaboration (2)
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Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
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Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Unified Workspaces (2)
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Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Technology Glossary Features
View definitions of the features and discover new technology terms.
Our G2 guide on file sharing gives insights about what file sharing is, different ways of sharing files, its benefits for businesses, and best practices to follow while sharing files.
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