Zoho Projects turns 18 - AMA

Zoho Projects turns 18 - AMA

Hello Zoho Projects Community,

We’re thrilled to announce that Zoho Projects is turning 18 today! To mark this milestone, we’re hosting a special AMA (Ask Me Anything) event starting at 3 PM IST today and running until 3 PM IST tomorrow. 

This is your chance to ask us anything about Zoho Projects—whether it’s about features, future plans, or just to share your thoughts on how the platform has impacted your work. Our team will be pooling all questions during this time and will provide detailed answers once the AMA closes.

How to Participate:

1. Post your questions in this thread anytime between 3 PM IST today and 3 PM IST tomorrow.
2. We’ll review and respond to all questions after the AMA closes.

We can’t wait to hear from you and celebrate this journey together. Let’s make this AMA a memorable one!

Best,
The Zoho Projects Team

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