We’ve been waiting for this moment, and it’s finally here! Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 is moving from beta to general availability (GA), and we couldn’t be more excited. This isn’t just an update, it’s a complete transformation of how teams forecast their work.
Over the past months, we’ve fine-tuned Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 based on your feedback during the beta phase. Your insights helped us iron out issues, enhance key features, and introduce new capabilities that make forecasting more flexible, precise, and powerful than ever -- and this is just the start!
Now, Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 is powered in part by Atlassian Forge, packed with new features, and available to even more teams. If you're still using the previous version, now is the time to upgrade because the future of forecasting has arrived!
What is Portfolio Forecaster?
In an unpredictable work environment, Portfolio Forecaster helps teams remove uncertainty by providing accurate forecasts based on actual work patterns. Instead of relying on gut feelings and static roadmaps, Portfolio Forecaster delivers probabilistic forecasting, allowing you to see when your work is likely to be completed. No magic, just data-driven insights.
Whether managing a single project, multiple teams, or an entire portfolio, Portfolio Forecaster gives you the visibility you need to plan confidently.
From Beta to General Availability: What’s New?
When we launched Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 in beta, we knew we were onto something special. But we didn’t stop there! Thanks to your feedback, we went back to work, refining the experience to make it smoother, smarter, and more secure.
Here’s what we improved between beta and GA:
✅ Fixed Bugs & Improved Performance – Faster, more reliable, and smoother than ever.
✅ Scenario Planning – One of the most requested features is here! Now, you can compare
multiple "what-if" scenarios to make informed decisions before committing to a plan.
✅ Forecast Portfolios – Get a bird’s-eye view by combining multiple forecasts into a single, streamlined view, perfect for tracking progress across projects, programs, or departments.
✅ Portfolio Forecaster Now Runs on Atlassian Forge Remote – a major upgrade in security and performance, ensuring your data is managed with the highest level of protection. With these enhancements, Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 is more robust, flexible, and secure than ever, built to help teams of all sizes drive better predictability and smarter decision-making.
What Makes Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 a Game-Changer?
Goodbye, Limitations: Forecast Any Issue Type
Forget the old restrictions. Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 lets you forecast using any issue type! Whether you're tracking epics, stories, tasks, or custom issue types, you now have complete flexibility in how you structure your forecasts.
Scenario Planning: Explore Different Outcomes Before Deciding
One of the biggest enhancements in Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 is Scenario Planning, giving you the power to explore multiple possibilities before making a decision.
With Scenario Planning, you can:
✔ Compare different “what-if” scenarios to evaluate best-case, worst-case, and realistic timelines.
✔ Adjust team capacity, work scope, or priorities and instantly see the impact on your forecasts.
✔ Make data-backed decisions instead of relying on guesswork.
This feature is a game-changer for project managers, product owners, and leadership teams. It helps you plan ahead, mitigate risks, and adjust strategies proactively.
Forecast Portfolios: A High-Level View of Everything
One of the most powerful additions in Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 is Forecast Portfolios. A way to combine multiple forecasts into a single, consolidated view.
This means you can:
✔ Track multiple projects, teams, or initiatives from one place.
✔ Keep leadership and stakeholders informed with a clear, high-level overview.
✔ Maintain visibility into cross-team efforts without losing the details.
If you manage multiple teams or large-scale projects, this is the feature you’ve been waiting for!
Stronger Security with Atlassian Forge Remote
Portfolio Forecaster now runs on Atlassian Forge Remote, a major security and performance upgrade.
This means:
✔ Tighter data security aligned with Atlassian’s latest best practices.
✔ Improved scalability, ensuring Portfolio Forecaster can grow with your organization.
✔ Better performance, so forecasts run faster and smoother.
Security and reliability matter, and with Forge Remote, Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 is built for the future.
What’s Next? More Awesome Stuff on the Way!
We’re not stopping here. We’re working on even more exciting features to take your forecasting experience to the next level. While we can’t reveal everything just yet, trust us, you’re going to love what’s coming! Stay tuned for future updates.
Time to Upgrade - Here's What You Need to Know
For Beta Users: If you were part of the beta, ask your Jira admin to upgrade now so you can continue to use the app and access the latest updates.
For Users on the Legacy version: Still using the older version? Now’s the perfect time to upgrade! Version 1.0 will no longer be available after April 2nd, so make the switch today. Need help? Your Jira admin can assist.
Need help upgrading? Check out our documentation page for step-by-step guidance.
Got questions? Our support team is happy to help! Reach out HERE.
Want to discuss this new release? Join the conversation in our community!
Haven't used Portfolio Forecaster before? Now's the perfect time to start. Experience how it will help your team streamline forecasting and decision-making. Try it out for free!
Thank You for Helping Us Build This!
Your feedback made this possible, and we’re so grateful to our beta testers and early adopters for shaping Portfolio Forecaster 2.0 into the powerhouse it is today.
Upgrade now and start forecasting with confidence!
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