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2024 was a year that made us at Zammad proud in so many ways. From highly anticipated feature releases to a growing team – we achieved a lot together. It’s time to look back at the highlights of this exciting year!

Many Zammad users are well acquainted with the system's documentation. But probably only a few know the creative mind behind the scenes who keeps it up to date. It's time we change that. In the interview, Ralf explains exactly what his role as a Technical Writer involves, what standards he holds for his own work, and how he manages to bring a breath of fresh air into his daily routine.

Meet Dusan, our colleague from the software development team at Zammad, whose diverse interests range from complex problem solving to amateur astronomy. In this diary entry, Dusan shares insights into his work, his lifelong learning strategies, and the benefits and challenges of working remotely. He also talks about his passion for stargazing and his idea of teamwork.

Gerrit is our consultant and has the exciting job of exploring the diverse deployment scenarios of Zammad. He skillfully translates customer requirements and needs into the ticketing system. The more complex the use case, the better! Gerrit thrives on challenges, even in his free time. His impressive track record in various games speaks volumes. What drives him beyond that, he reveals in this diary entry.

With the conclusion of a successful year, we sincerely thank all customers and users for their loyalty and support. Some team members have stepped in front of the camera to personally wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Special Christmas greetings go out to the heroes behind the virtual helpdesk!

Even as a 'fully-remote' company, we recognize that true magic happens when we meet in person. That's why once a year, we break free from the virtual world to learn, laugh, and experience the beauty of being together. Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at our Team Offsite 2023!

From which location are you currently working? – Mirta often hears this question from her team because her webcam background changes regularly in our stand-up meetings. In an interview, she tells us how she perfectly combines her love for travel and adventure with her role in the product team.

October 2023 marks 7 years of Zammad! Wow, has it really been that long? What began as a daring vision to democratize customer service has blossomed into a self sustaining company in the open source environment. We haven't just crossed the pivotal point often referred to as the "seven-year itch" where many businesses stumble; we've thrived, fostering a strong community, expanding our user base, and earning the loyalty of countless customers along the way.

Meet Mantas, our colleague from Lithuania who has been an essential part of the Zammad developer team for a few years now. He's the Master of Fixing Bugs, unofficially in charge of Secret Santa, and always up for a laugh. Find out more about his life and work at Zammad in his interview!

He is the inventor of both Zammad and OTRS and the brain that drives our software forward. Martin Edenhofer has made a name for himself in the Open Source community. Meet our Founder and CEO in this interview and catch a rare glimpse behind the scenes.

Have you ever reached out to Zammad Support? If yes, chances are that you spoke to our team member Mustafa. We've asked him a few questions about life as a Support Agent, the pros and cons of working remotely, and the things he enjoys besides work. His answers are both surprising and insightful.

Thorsten is our CTO and has been with Zammad since the beginning of time. We've asked him a few questions about his job, his routine, and what he likes most about working for Zammad. Check out this interview for a glimpse behind the scenes and to learn what truly makes a techie's heart beat faster.