Chronoscope

Hello Product Hunt! I'm Phil, the creator and co-founder of Chronoscope. As a software engineer, a recurring pain point I faced no matter the company I worked for is filling up time sheets. When done manually, it is very error prone, usually done late resulting in inaccurate data. Now, as the founder of a growing company, it is clear that knowing how much time is invested in various initiatives is key to making informed decisions, managing budget properly and maximizing tax credit. We have been using Chronoscope internally for over a year now, as well as over 1k users since our soft launch a few months ago and the feedback so far is excellent. ⚡ How Chronoscope Works Chronoscope ingests data from the tools you use everyday, like project management tools (Jira, Asana, Azure DevOps, …), calendars (Google Calendar, Outlook), communication tools (Slack, Teams), and generates a timesheet everyday for every user. In no way Chronoscope monitors processes on your computer. You have nothing to install locally and no start/stop timers to think about. 🧠 Automatic Categorization The key is to remove the burden of logging time from users. Chronoscope ingests data from tools you are already using in your day to day. At the end of your work day, you receive a pre-filled time distribution of your day on Slack/Teams so you can quickly review and confirm. You can configure keywords to leverage auto-categorization. The more you use it, the system will recommend new keywords to improve results. This is greatly appreciated by our existing users! 👓 Insights As a manager, you can see the distribution of effort of your team across initiatives, identify gap and remediate quickly. This enables you to be proactive instead of reactive. As a developer, you get similar insights, but on your data, which can help you visually understand where you spend your time and doing what (meetings vs code vs support vs …) 💸 R&D tax credits With properly categorized data, you can maximize your R&D tax credits and back your claims with concrete R&D evidence, unlocking a greater R&D investment in your business. We have been working with R&D experts to build the product, so the generated data is audit proof. 🤓 The team Chronoscope would not exist without our incredible team at Chrono. Eng and Product people will be available to discuss with you during the launch, so feel free to drop comments and feedback. We are launching on Product Hunt because we want feedback and insights from the community, which for us is very valuable and highly considered in our product development process. Happy Tuesday!

Do you have any comparative data from your existing customers on the accuracy of their time sheet reporting between their previous tool and since they've been using you? Don't take it as a attack, it's more curiosity about how much the automation proposed by your solution can improve such reporting. Also, I imagine that the automation works well when employees are disciplined in entering all their tasks in their calendar or other tools. How does the system takes into consideration when an employee is asked an urgent task, he switches to that without taking the time to enter it in the calendar before and after working on that task? Congrats and all the best for today.

Greetings, Product Hunt community! 🚀 It's with immense pride that I join this stellar team in unveiling Chronoscope! At Chrono Innovation, our motto is to give businesses "Time To Grow." One of the ways we empower businesses to flourish is by assisting them in claiming R&D tax credits. In this endeavour, we work closely with R&D partners, and at the centre of it all is our flagship product: Chronoscope. Facilitating R&D Claims: Chronoscope's time tracking is a game-changer when it comes to simplifying and streamlining our R&D claims. The seamless integration with our workflow ensures that every minute spent on research and development is accurately recorded and categorized. Audit-Proof R&D Evidence: What sets Chronoscope apart is its ability to provide audit-proof R&D evidence. The detailed and categorized time data serves as a robust foundation for any audit, ensuring transparency and compliance. It's a sigh of relief knowing that our R&D efforts are well-documented and secure. Maximizing Returns on R&D Claims: The correlation between better timesheet data and maximized returns on R&D claims cannot be overstated. Chronoscope's precision in capturing working hours not only saves time on administrative tasks but also directly contributes to higher returns on our R&D investment. It's a win-win! Preferred by R&D Consultants: R&D consultants appreciate working with companies that leverage Chronoscope. The clarity and accuracy of the time data not only make their job smoother but also enhance their confidence in the legitimacy of R&D claims. It's become a valuable tool in fostering collaborative and fruitful partnerships. Internal Usage for R&D Claims: It's not just a recommendation; we put our money where our mouth is! Internally, Chronoscope is our go-to tool for managing R&D claims. The user-friendly interface and robust features make it an integral part of our processes. We believe so much in its effectiveness that we've seamlessly integrated it into our daily operations. In summary, Chronoscope isn't just a time-tracking tool; it's a strategic asset for anyone serious about optimizing R&D claims. The impact it has had on our efficiency, compliance, and collaborative efforts with R&D consultants has been nothing short of transformative. Highly recommended for businesses aiming to elevate their R&D game! ⏱✨