TimeLog News

TimeLog Will Present Exciting New Products During Spring

Sascha Skydsgaard — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Soon the new TimeLog Project version 5.1 will be ready for release. Here, the biggest development is the new and improved TimeLog Tracker.

TimeLog Tracker 2

Compared to the old TimeLog Tracker, the new version incorporates significant improvements in design, functionality and usability – and as something new TimeLog Tracker 2 can be used on both Macs and PCs. We have built the tracker on a new technology (Silverlight) so we can continuously improve it.

Iphone application

In addition, we are in collaboration with Greener Pastures working on developing an IPhone application for tracking time. This builds on our new API for tracking time, like the TimeLog Tracker and will make it easy to track time on the road.

In addition to the current initiatives we will continuously present more news here on our webpage.

We are pleased to present the new features and hope you will enjoy them!

Climate Friendly IT

Jakob Mikkelsen — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TimeLog has in recent years initiated various actions to reduce our CO2 consumption.

Like many other companies TimeLog uses a set of values as a management tool and to communicate our profile. In 2008 we added the value "Environmentally friendly" to this set of values

The value is slightly off in relation to the other values we work with, but we also believe that the IT industry has an important responsibility to not pass on a big climate bill to future generations. Everything included, the IT industry today produces about 2% of the total CO2 consumption which is the same as the aviation industry.

Therefore TimeLog A / S has launched a series of initiatives to reduce our energy consumption - and we figure that by writing about them here, they could perhaps inspire other companies to do the same, or we could get input on how we can do more:

We have put energy-reductions on the agenda and made it a goal in itself to reduce energy consumption.

Since 2005 we have used online meetings. We have to date held more than 1,000 meetings over the Internet. A large proportion of these meetings we would have flown to, if the possibility of an online meeting had not existed. We can see from our records that after we really started using online meetings, our travel activity has fallen dramatically.

TimeLog Project has in the course of time been sold both as a SaaS solution - on our servers in our data centre - and as an installed solution - on the customer's server(s). The SaaS solution is far more energy efficient because the load of many clients is spread over fewer, more powerful and dedicated servers. Today we primarily sell TimeLog Project as a SaaS solution.

We have adjusted our organization – using AutoPowerOff plug banks with USB sockets, to ensure even the most forgetful programmer turns off all equipment. We use energy saving bulbs, and have implemented a policy of turning off all equipment after work. Furthermore, we consider the energy load when considering whether to purchase new equipment, etc.

Our test and development server’s setup has been changed, so they go to sleep at night when there is no activity.

We are working on replacing the last parts of 32-bit code in TimeLog Project. This technical limitation prevents us from fully exploiting virtualization and creating a more efficient Cloud solution. Once this is ready, TimeLog Project can be hosted locally in the various markets we are in using services like Microsoft Azure or Amazon S3/EC2. This is a more energy-friendly solution than dedicated servers. Initially only our Team customers will be hosted by the cloud.

We use virtualization on our own development-and test-, and document servers.

These are examples of actions on our part. This is certainly not enough - and this post should not be seen as an excuse for not doing more. But unlike the airline industry the IT industry can easily go from being part of the problem to being part of the solution.

Do you have suggestions to further improve our practices then please send an email to info@timelog.dk.

If you want further information about the IT industry's challenges and proposed solutions, we recommend looking at the project Greening IT and following The National IT and Telecom Agency's recommendations.

How strong is your password?

Sascha Skydsgaard — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We have previous emphasized the importance of using strong passwords for TimeLog Project. Now, a recent analysis of 32 million passwords conducted by security company Imperva, revealed that the most common password is 123456, while the 2nd most popular is the equally inventive 12345.

Here’s a few tip to secure your data by using strong passwords

Sort out passwords

Far too many users have unsecure passwords. Storage of passwords is often an equally big problem. Therefore, make sure your security policy includes rules on passwords.

In TimeLog Project it is possible to set up rules for which passwords can be used. Make sure the most simple passwords aren’t accepted (e.g. same password as user name, few characters) and that a certain password length is required. A strong password should contain letters, numbers and signs.

In addition to using too simple passwords, another common mistake is that people use the same passwords for both private and professional accounts. This can cause lapses in corporate security as most people either share their passwords with close friends, or their partner. Also, if a home computer is hacked and one single password used for everything, it is quite possible that this password will also enable the hacker to gain access to the victim’s work data/intranet.

Avoid “Master” passwords

Giving employees the same password when introducing a new IT system or having a generally applicable password is a bad idea. Even worse, is if passwords are constructed using a model (e.g. Delmar1, Delmar2, Delmar3 etc.)

If you want to read more about the analysis, as well as the security levels in TimeLog Project, read more here:

Can you guess what “123456” is?

Consumer Password Worst Practices

Security and access in TimeLog Project

New Release - Help Desk Extranet

Sascha Skydsgaard — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In continuation of our Christmas present where we made TimeLog Extranet free for all customers, we have also released an extranet for our Help Desk module. This means that it is now possible for your customers to report support cases (tickets) directly in TimeLog Project.

As a user of TimeLog Project you will be able to see who has reported the support cases and your customers can view both old and new support cases via the extranet.

You can read more about TimeLog Help Desk on our website or contact TimeLog for further information.

If you already have TimeLog Help Desk connected to your TimeLog Project, you can use the new user guides to get started.

I03 - Creating Extranet Access

I04 - Extranet-Customer Access

M01 - Create a Support Case Using Extranet Access

2010 Will be a Year of Growth!

Søren Lund — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After a year of recession - and zero growth in TimeLog, we found that from the summer of 2009 small and especially medium-sized businesses were back in the market to buy tools for efficiency and optimization.

In the years 2005 to 2008 TimeLog experienced an annual revenue growth of 40-50% in the business area of SaaS solutions, while the period from July 2008 to July 2009 was marked by zero growth, albeit with very limited loss of customers.

And the lost customers were primarily the very small Danish companies, who reached a critical size of less that 3 users where a TimeLog Business system does not deliver solid value. Hopefully we have resolved this issue by offering Team Edition.

Now however, we are back with growth rates higher than before the crisis, and we can even see that the market for SaaS solutions for the public sector is developing very positively.

Moreover, it is positive that the growth is felt both nationally and internationally - despite the significant global competition from especially U.S. products, which dominate the time tracking solutions market.

So we have switched off the crisis talk and look forward to 2010 with the expectation of a year with solid growth and solid black numbers on the bottom line - for us and hopefully also for our many dedicated customers and users.

Happy New Year!

TimeLog Project- Now in Three Different Versions

Sascha Skydsgaard — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Due to an increased demand for both a simpler and a more complex system than the current TimeLog Project, we have chosen to offer TimeLog Project in three different versions: Team, Business and Enterprise. It will therefore be possible for all businesses to find a version that suits their needs exactly.

All three versions are based on the same platform and user-friendliness, however, the number of features and services vary, but common to them all is that it is possible to grow from, for example, a Team edition to an Enterprise edition if the need arises. Although there are differences in the number of features, all three systems are based on time tracking, project management and invoicing.

TimeLog Project Team is aimed at smaller companies in growth, where it is possible to have up to 10 users. Here some features are sliced off to make the system as simple as possible. With this edition there is no support or implementation, however both a user guide and various videos introduce users to the system.

Get a 30 day trial version

TimeLog Project Business is our most popular version and the version the other two systems has been modelled after. This version is the most known today, which allows you to manage more complex projects than in the Team Edition.

Try an online demo

TimeLog Project Enterprise is aimed at larger companies and contains extended functionality in comparison to our Business edition. This edition is intended for companies that want all Business edition features and an integrated division structure, unlimited support, a sandbox to test major releases, and an attached key account manager.

Want to hear more about TimeLog Project Enterprise? Please feel free to contact us for further information on tel 70 200 645 or write to us.

A Splendid End to 2009

Anders Brandstrup — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

With the addition of 7 new Business Edition customers in 4 countries during the last month TimeLog effectively ended an autumn marked by the morning air and solid growth both on both the national and international markets

We welcome:

Mærsk Maritime Technology, Denmark
RDC Environment, Belgium
XL Insurance, Switzerland
Accedo, Denmark
Daman IT, Denmark
Hict GmbH, Switzerland
IRM AB, Sweden

So the year’s last days were marked by frantic activity in the implementation of the new customers and servicing of all our existing customers, who are always more "active" up to the turn of the year.

Free Extranet is this year’s Christmas present

Anders Brandstrup — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From today the expansion TimeLog Extranet has become part of TimeLog Project – and at the same time it becomes free to use. All TimeLog’s customers were told this in this year’s Christmas card. Also, all future customers will also benefit from the Christmas present.

TimeLog Extranet enables the company to give its customers access to project information, such as registered and invoiced time, the task plan, allocations, progress reports and invoices.

Datasheet for TimeLog Extranet

As a new feature businesses that also have TimeLog Help Desk can let their customers report support cases through the extranet.

Product sheet for TimeLog Help Desk

TimeLog Extranet is already available to TimeLog customers. However, customers who have TimeLog Project installed on their own server will have to wait until next update. Customers who already have TimeLog Extranet, will no longer have to pay for it in the future.

The Extranet is activated in the system administration under “General Settings”. Check the box next to “Extranet” and click on “Update”. To set up users with logins and rights go to “Extranet Administration”, which is under “Management Reports”.

We have written some user guides to help your company get started using TimeLog Extranet:

I03 - Creating Extranet Access

I04 - Extranet-Customer Access

M01 - Create a Support Case Using Extranet Access

Adjust Flex Accounts and Projects at The Turn of The Year

Thomas S. Gudmandsen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

2009 is nearing its end, and it is time to make any needed adjustments to the flex accounts and projects in general.

Flex Accounts

Depending on local agreements only some flex hours may be transferred to the next quarter or year. The turn of the year is therefore a good time to adjust the flex account, so the year 2010 starts with a clean slate.

Projects in General

Many TimeLog Project customers use general projects to track time on internal processes. If these internal projects are meant to reflect the financial year, it would be a good idea, already now, to create the general projects for year 2010.

The easiest way of doing this is by creating a new project based on an existing project and including the allocations. By clicking on Save the project is created with project tasks, budgets and allocated employees. The task period (start to end date) begins on the date the project is created and lasts the same period as the copied tasks.

Another important issue at the end of the year is to enter the bank holiday calendar for 2010. This can be done under System Administration -> Bank Holidays.

Invoicing in the public sector

Søren Lund — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Just like the rest of the world TimeLog has been affected by the financial crisis triggered by the Lehmann Brothers’ crash in autumn 2008.In the autumn we saw a noticeable cooling of the demand for solutions aimed at the consulting industry, this was especially the case for solution for 20 users or more. However, in the midst of this development we have noticed a positive trend within supplying solutions to public or publicly funded organisations.

3 distinctive features characterise the development:

1. Organizations are increasingly being imposed to operate on commercial terms
2. Organisations increasingly demand web based solutions for invoicing and financial management of projects
3. Organisations increasingly demand SaaS solutions instead of licensed solutions.

Many public sector organisations, however, do not have access to the necessary facilities required for the current ERP- and journalisation solutions.

TimeLog Project offers a combined solution for salary management, time tracking, project management and invoicing. Thereby the attractive business model, SaaS, with low initial costs is combined with a coherent business system, without incurring costs for maintenance of servers, back-up and IT infrastructure.

TimeLog Has in recent years gained a range of new customers within the public sector, such as regions, Business Link Central Denmark, The Energy Service Denmark, The Danish Council of Ethics, and the trend is set to continue in coming months.

Make TimeLog Project part of your intranet

Sascha Skydsgaard — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TimeLog’s API makes it possible to show data from TimeLog Project in e.g. the intranet. Thereby projects’ progress and financial development can easily and quickly be communicated out to employees.

The API makes it possible to gather information on

Time registrations
Events
Projects
Customers
Contacts
Invoices
Employees
Support (For customers with Help Desk)

Setting up the connection to the API is fast and easy. If you want to know more about how TimeLog’s API works, read more here:

Getting started

Setup help

API Methods

API security

Hotkeys in MacOS

Anders Brandstrup — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I recently purchased a gorgeous MacBook Pro and getting used to it has posed no serious problems so far. It’s just like learning French: horse is “cheval”, and so forth.

However, I faced problems with the F-keys as they are used for hardware functions whereas I usually navigate easily around TimeLog Project by using them. This is a problem i have now solved.

The thing is I’m used to jumping around in TimeLog Project with the F-keys. F12 to the Weekly time sheet, F7 to the Main menu F3 to TimeLog CRM and so on.

On a Mac these keys are tied up to other functions. F3-5 control sound, F12 brings me Dashboard Widgets. Each F-key has a worthy purpose, which is not easy to live without.

I went looking for a solution and found it in System Preferences, which is located in the apple-menu. Here I click on Keyboard and Mouse in the group Hardware.

In the settings for Keyboard and Mouse I select Keyboard, and check of “Use F1-12 keys to control software functions”. This enables software, such as TimeLog Project, to use the F-keys. If you wish to use the F-keys for hardware functions hold down the Fn-key.

My day was saved. Or so I thought. Because F9-12 were still hotkeys for MacOS and didn’t work in TimeLog Project. They are controlled by a software, however it’s the MacOS software “dashboard and Exposé” which does this- not TimeLog project!

If I want to navigate past them to use the F-keys in TimeLog Project, I once more have to go through System Preferences, and the group Personal selecting Dashboard and Exposé. Here I can change me Keyboard Shortcuts, so that I now need to push Ctrl, Shift and F12 if I want to see my Dashboard.

Consider whether you think it’s worth using the hotkeys in TimeLog Project on a Mac- I leave it up to each individual use to decide for Him/herself. At least it’s possible if you insist.

Companies getting ready to get back in business

Sascha Skydsgaard — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This meant that last week we were able to welcome 7 new clients from within the consultancy industries in Denmark, The Netherlands and Belgium.

We see this as a sign that companies are getting ready for better days by adjusting internal processes and optimizing their business processes now so as to be ready for when the economic situation improves.

If you are interested in hearing what TimeLog Project can offer your company, order an online presentation of TimeLog Project or try a free demo to get the feel of TimeLog Project Business for yourself.

TimeLog experience-sharing group on LinkedIn

Sascha Skydsgaard — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is now possible to share experiences and spar and network with others from similar industries, who also use TimeLog Project

TimeLog has created a group on LinkedIn that all users as well as others who are interested in TimeLog Project can use. This can help to improve the use of TimeLog Project and help discover new possibilities offered by TimeLog Project. The idea is that users raise and discuss issues; however TimeLog will also contribute with comments and post entries and discussions.

Interested in joining TimeLog’s experience-sharing group? click here

We hope that you will welcome the initiative and look forward to seeing some interesting discussions among our users.

TimeLog A/S once more announced a Gazelle

Sascha Skydsgaard — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For the third consecutive year TimeLog A/S has been announced a Gazelle by Danish financial newspaper Børsen, which is something only a very exclusive crowd can boast of.

Børsen’s annual analysis of Danish SME’s in growth is based on American economist David Birch’s description of corporate development in the US. From the “Elephants” of the 1950’s- large firms dominating the market- to the “Mice” of the 1980’s- small companies of 20 employees or less that, nonetheless, managed to create more than 20 Mill. Jobs- to the “Gazelles” of the 1990’s.

The Gazelles are large enough to possess the necessary technology needed to compete in the market, but at the same time, small enough to adapt to constant change. This group of companies create both growth and jobs. Børsen’s purpose with the annual Gazelle analysis is to follow the developments and achievements of this group of corporations in Denmark.

Only a handful of companies has been announced Gazelles more than once, and over the last 15 years only 3700 Danish companies have achieved this.

This year 2482 companies have been announced Gazelles. The Gazelles have been found among more than 500.000 Danish ApS and A/S companies.

In order to be announced a Gazelle by Børsen, the company must have experienced a positive growth in turnover or gross profits for the last four financial years, and throughout the period doubled its’ turnover or gross profit.

TimeLog was named a Gazelle based on our accounts for 2008 with the following key figures:

Profits each year
Increase in turnover from 2005 to 2008 of just under 300%
No deficits during the time period.

“We are pleased to be selected as a gazelle for the third consecutive year - especially in a time of recession in the world market. To me it confirms that we in 2007 chose the right long-term strategy for the company. A strategy which will enter further into play during autumn, when we launch a new structure- a tripartition of TimeLog Project into a Team, a Business and an Enterprise Edition. Thus, we now have a strong offer for both SME’s and large international consultancies. We are confident this will enable us to increase our market share in coming years. " Says Søren Lund, CEO of TimeLog A / S.

On September 25th Børsen will host the annual Gazelle conference. The event will take place at Det Nye Teater, from 3 to 5PM. Admission is free.

Order printed material about TimeLog today

Sascha Skydsgaard — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Order printed material about TimeLog today

The package contains

Information on the measurable results TimeLog Project creates for your company
Case studies with Netplan, 3Dfacto and Novozymes
A description of the content of Workshops 1, 2 and 3, and how we can help you getting started using TimeLog Project

Bestil materiale fra TimeLog

TimeLog’s Super Search

Astrid Synnøve Schønemann — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TimeLog project contains a Super Search, which ensures a precise search from all windows in TimeLog Project.

Search for anything, from anywhere! The search function is quickly activated using the F2 key.

Search while typing

Now, you no longer have to enter entire words as the search engine starts the search already as you enter the first letters of the word. As you enter more letters, the search results are updated to match your search. If you type a “%” symbol at the start of your search TimeLog Super Search will do a free text search in whole texts, not just at the start of sentences.

Search for anything, from anywhere

The search function is an integrated part of TimeLog project and makes it possible to search for anything from company names to tasks, projects, invoices and employees.

The Super Search makes it possible to search for “%jefferson” or “%peter”, as well as finding “Peter Jefferson, “Jeff Peterson” and “P. Jefferson Ltd.”

Perfect for users of TimeLog CRM

The search function is particularly useful if you use TimeLog CRM. Here the Super Search makes is fast and simple to search customer account information. If you are not 100% sure how a customer’s name is spelled, the new Super Search can refresh your memory.

Take advantage of the browser tabs

Martin Madsen — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Whenever you need to update or review a range of items, you should open up all items in their own tab, update an item and then close the tab.

Let's say I want to review a list of invoices, then I would go to Search Invoice and do a search. For each invoice I would click "Edit" or "Show" while holding down the CRTL key. This makes the browser open a range of tabs - one for each invoice.

I close the tab after reviewing the invoice - to keep track of my progress.

This small tip applies to all kinds of browser apps.

New videos provide an overview of TimeLog Project

Sascha Skydsgaard — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We've made six new videoes that will help new users getting started with TimeLog Project. Soon you'll also be able to see them in our free demo, together with a getting started board that will help you to go through the main functions in TimeLog Project step by step.

Here is a list with the different videos:

Introduction to TimeLog Project
New Project
Allocate employees to tasks
Time tracking in TimeLog Project
Invoicing in TimeLog Project
TimeLog Project's analysis reports

You can watch all the videos here.

We hope this will give you a good start with TimeLog Project. If you have any questions, you are always more than welcome to contact us at +45 70 200 645 or at .

Results from the customer satisfaction survey

Sascha Skydsgaard — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Earlier this year, we conducted a customer satisfaction survey with our 150 domestic and 150 international customers. The response rate was at an impressive 35% and we are overwhelmed by the feedback. Generally, our customers are very satisfied with our products and service level; and we are proud and pleased to hear that.

Thankfully, not all feedback was a pad on the back. The international and domestic survey results resemble each other, and particularly the invoicing module, TimeLog Tracker and the lack of real integration faced critique from many sides. We have heard you and are pleased to announce vast improvements to invoicing with TimeLog Project 5.0 and have moved on to planning and developing more integration and a brand new TimeLog Tracker.

For a more comprehensive elaboration on the survey results click here

Whitepaper on payment plans

Sascha Skydsgaard — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The coming version introduces payment plans as an entirely new concept in invoicing in TimeLog Project. In brief, payment plans are to a project’s finances what the task plan is to the activities of the project.

We expect payment plans to become an essential element for the customers who use TimeLog Project for invoicing. This is why it is important that everybody is able to make the best of this new feature.

A new white paper entitled “Invoicing by payment plans” describes the underlying principles and accompanying examples show how to set up task plans and payment plans.

Download “Invoicing by payment plans”

While this white paper is not meant as a step-by-step guide, it however provides a comprehensive introduction making you able to create payment plans once your company has been updates to TimeLog Project 5.0.

TimeLog Project 5.0 – more about the new version

Gartner: Worldwide SaaS Revenue will Grow 22 Percent in 2009

Sascha Skydsgaard — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a newly published report Gartner predicts that the market for business software sold as Software as a Service will grow steadily during the next couple of years. Appart from a general growth in the SaaS market, the current financial climate has made companies more sensitive to costs and this makes SaaS appear as an attractive alternative to the more "cumbersome" traditional types of business software.

The possibility of renting your software is especially interesting as it reduces the initial investment significantly and makes it possible to reap the advantages of newly bought software faster than with traditional solutions. The Software as a Service model has matured and is now a serious alternative to traditional installed software. Gartner predicts significant growth in the SaaS market until 2013.

Connect TimeLog Project with Salesforce

Simon R. Joensen — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Avoid double-maintenance of client information. Save time and give your sales team a complete overview of project turnover and current projects in Salesforce.

TimeLog has collaborated with Rapidi Online and developed a standard integration to Salesforce. Project data and information on the amount invoiced for each customer can now be seen in Salesforce.

This means that you do not need to install additional software. We connect, configure and start you up.

Integration with Salesforce is the first integration solution in TimeLog Connect. In the future TimeLog Connect will cover various integration options with other systems.

If you want to know more about TimeLog Connect for Salesforce please contact Simon R. Joensen on mail – and he will help you get started.

Integrate TimeLog Project with your intranet

Astrid Synnøve Schønemann — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TimeLog's API makes it possible to display data from TimeLog Project on the intranet. This enables communication of projects' progress and economy quickly and easily to employees.

The API makes it possible to retrieve information about:

Time Tracking
Tasks
Projects
Customers
Contacts
Invoices
Employees
Support (For customers with Help Desk)

It is fast and easy to set up the connection to the API. To learn more about TimeLog's API, you can read more here:

All websites have been updated

Astrid Synnøve Schønemann — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the beginning of April our Swedish website was updated, thus all our websites now have the same content and structure. This makes it easier to give the right service to our visitors on the websites.

A great improvement is our new service section, which contains links to user guides, an FAQ and several video guides.

See the new websites here: