Project management expert farmerswife will use IBC to highlight new features to its Cirkus scheduling and project management platform, as well as unveiling its farmerswife 7.1 update.
Cirkus gains improvements to workflows and automation. Its collaboration tool aims to optimise workflows to help teams work together, while its automation functionality includes task assignments, deadline reminders, progress reminders and progress tracking. The new Public Requests feature simplifies the process of submitting project and booking requests, even for those without a Cirkus login. All deliverable requests can be submitted through the request portal, enabling all the information to be gathered in one place.

Version 7.1 of farmerswife boasts a range of enhancements, including advanced equipment tracking, scheduling improvements and budgeting functionality.
Visitors to the farmerswife stand will also be able to see new AI-enhanced product plans for the media sector and new features to enable clients to monitor their carbon emissions impact.
Stand Number: 6.C24
Company: Farmerswife

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