Project Management SaaS 'My Redmine' Completes 2026 Summer Update! Numerous New Features Added to Streamline Work, Including UI Redesign, Office Document Preview, and Table Pasting from Spreadsheets

Farend Technology Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture; Representative Director: Takeshi Maeda) has completed the 'My Redmine 2026 Summer Update' for its cloud-based service 'My Redmine,' a hosted version of the open-source project management software Redmine, on June 17, 2026.

This update includes upgrading 'RedMica,' the Redmine-compatible software provided by the service, to version 4.1, along with updates to certain plugins. Numerous new features have been added, including a redesigned user interface for more intuitive operation, preview support for Microsoft Office format files, and the ability to paste tables directly from spreadsheet applications.

Announcement of the 'My Redmine 2026 Summer Update'

Summary of New Features and Improvements

Main Highlights and New Features of the 'My Redmine 2026 Summer Update'

Below are the key highlights from the newly added and improved features in this update:

1. UI Redesign: Refreshed Header Design and UI Enhancements

The top header area has been redesigned into a navigation bar format. Additionally, various improvements such as margin adjustments, border removal, and icon additions have been made throughout the interface, enabling smoother operation.

2. Efficient Document Review: Preview Support for Microsoft Office Format Files

Attached files in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint formats (including LibreOffice) can now be viewed directly in the browser without downloading.

3. Enhanced Data Utilization: Bulk Download of Project Wiki Pages in ZIP Format

All Wiki pages within a project can now be downloaded at once in text file format (ZIP). This makes it easier to reuse past knowledge assets by importing the exported text data into external systems.

4. Streamlined Data Transfer: Table Pasting from Spreadsheet Software

Ranges copied from spreadsheet software such as Excel can now be pasted directly into text areas like Wiki pages and will automatically be formatted as tables (supporting CommonMark and Textile).

Additional New Features and Improvements

In addition to the highlighted features above, this 2026 Summer Update includes various other usability enhancements, such as an auto-watch feature for tickets and default due date settings.
For a full list of changes and detailed usage instructions for each feature, please refer to the explanation page below.

Summary of Added New Features and Improvements

About RedMica

'RedMica' is an open-source, Redmine-compatible software developed and published by our company, allowing users to access new features from the next version of Redmine in advance (Farend Technology's version of Redmine). 'My Redmine' uses 'RedMica' as its service foundation to deliver the latest Redmine features to customers as quickly as possible. With this 2026 Summer Update, the platform has been upgraded to the latest 'RedMica 4.1,' enabling users to access new features from the upcoming 'Redmine 7.0' ahead of schedule.

RedMica Official Website

About My Redmine

'My Redmine' is a service that allows users to utilize the open-source project management software 'Redmine' on the cloud. It offers features for managing projects and tasks, supporting team project progress. With unique feature extensions and a robust support system, My Redmine has been adopted by many companies and organizations. A free trial is available immediately and can be used until the end of the following month.

My Redmine Website

My Redmine Free Trial (Free until end of next month)

My Redmine Website

My Redmine has been adopted by over 1,700 companies and organizations across various industries, including information and communications, manufacturing, and services.

List of Case Studies

Redmine and Farend Technology Co., Ltd.

'Redmine' is an open-source project management software. In June 2026, it will celebrate its 20th anniversary since release. It is a widely used project management tool among many companies in Japan.

Since its founding, Farend Technology has collaborated on the development of 'Redmine.' Our representative, Maeda, actively participates as a Redmine development member (committer), reviewing and integrating feature patches submitted by engineers worldwide.

Farend Technology's Involvement with Redmine

Company Overview

Company

Farend Technology Co., Ltd.

Representative

Representative Director Takeshi Maeda

Founded

September 9, 2008

Headquarters

Matsue Center Building, 498 Asahicho, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture 690-0003

URL

https://www.farend.co.jp/

Business Activities

- Provision of cloud services utilizing open-source software (My Redmine, My Subversion)
- Development collaboration on open-source software (primarily the project management software Redmine)
- Development of the open-source, Redmine-compatible software 'RedMica'
- Support and promotion of the cloud service 'Planio' in Japan
- Information dissemination regarding Redmine/RedMica (Redmine.JP, Redmine.JP Blog)

Inquiries

Farend Technology Co., Ltd.
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