Release Notes

Salt Release

Released 2020 Dec 17 (build 44.19.17)

Azure AD user provisioning (beta only)

Azure AD users: Beta testing is already underway for this integration that allows changes and updates made to an organization's users in Azure AD to be automatically pushed and applied to their users in Jostle.

Mobile: Library i-menu access

Mobile app users: When a Category, Volume, Folder, or File is opened in Library, it's Info menu can now be accessed via the i-icon in the action bar.

 

PLUS 45 bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

S is for salt - In cryptography, a salt is random data that is used to safeguard hashes of passwords in storage.


Recursive Release

Released 2020 Dec 03 (build 44.18.22)

Library: New i-menus

All Users: The i-menus that provide information and settings for Library Volumes and Categories are now easier to locate and use. Now displayed on slide-out panels, they can be accessed by selecting a Category or Volume from the left column of your Library and then clicking the i-icon in the action bar.

Automation users

System Admins: This new user type has been created to allow organizations to set up third-party integrations (e.g. Zapier) or to configure user provisioning (see below) without having to tie the function to an existing user's account. Each Jostle customer is provided with one free Automation user slot, with the option to add more via paid slots.

Automation user accounts do not get affected by most of the login control settings (but will have a mandatory MFA login). For more information, go to Admin Settings > User accounts and data > Manage Automation users.

Okta user provisioning

Organizations that use Okta can now manage user creation and updates in Okta and then have those changes automatically pushed to their Jostle intranet. For more information, interested customers can see this article or contact support@jostle.me

 

 

PLUS 39 bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

R is for recursive - characterized by recurrence or repetitiveness. In computing, a function or routine that calls itself as part of its execution.


Quantify Release

Released 2020 Nov22 (build 44.17.16)

Events: Location hyperlinks

All Users: On the New Event form, if an Events Creator enters a link in the Location field (for a Zoom meeting, Google Meet session, etc.), it will now become a hyperlink on the published Event notice, making it easier for invitees to connect to online Events.

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Orgs can now switch their Library storage to Google Drive (already released)

System Admins: Google Drive has been added to the available storage options in Library Settings, enabling customers that didn’t go through the Google Marketplace setup to switch their storage location from Jostle to their Google Drive (resulting in a Google-integrated Library in the process).

For more information about this process and its requirements, interested customers can contact support@jostle.me or their Customer Success Manager.

             

PLUS 50 bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

Q is for quantify - to measure the size or amount of something and express it as a number


Paradox Release

Released 2020 Nov 5 (build 44.16.32)

Free feature trials

All Users: Customers can now "test drive" any of the available intranet features that are currently not included in their subscription package.

In Admin Settings > Views and functions > Try out other views and powerups, System Admins can take in previews of available features and then follow an on-screen prompt to set up or start a free 30-day trial for any of them.

                 

PLUS 54 bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

P is for paradox -something that seems to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense, but may ultimately be true


Oomph Release

Released 2020 Oct 21 (build 44.15.15)

Notifications in Microsoft Teams

All Users (with MS Teams): This adds Microsoft Teams as an available notification channel in My Preferences > Notifications. Once the feature has been set up and enabled by a System Administrator, users can opt to have any of their intranet notifications forwarded to their MS Teams Chat. Notethis feature is not included in the actual Oomph release, but can be expected to be live by the time Oomph is deployed.

                 

PLUS 34 bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

O is for oomph -displaying noticeable power and/or energy (alt: charm and/or magnetism)


Norms Release

Released 2020 Oct 12 (build 44.14.30)

Library: New info panels

All Users: A slide-out panel will be replacing the pop-over cards currently used to display the information for folders, files, or links in Library.

Similar in style to the Info panel in Discussions, this format is easier to navigate and contributes to a more consistent UI experience across the platform.

Profile: Improved attachments

All Users: When clicking on image, GIF, PDF, or video attachment in a user's Profile, it will now open via the Jostle Viewer instead of in a new browser tab.

Login CSV report: More data

System Admins who download the “login status and method” CSV report in Admin Settings > Analytics will now see two more columns of data for users who login with Jostle credentials: MFA and LastModifiedPasswordTime .

The first will indicate if a user has Multi-factor Authentication enabled and the second will show the last time a user changed their password.

ALSO 

Zapier integration: Official launch

With this integration, orgs can use Zapier to create automated tasks that pull data from other web applications right into your intranet's Discussions.

                 

PLUS 77 bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

N is for norms - standards or patterns, especially of social behavior, that are typical or expected of a group.


Meticulous Release

Released 2020 Sep 28 (build 44.13.39)

Special release

Aside from the usual fixes and improvements, the majority of features in this release will be used to lay the groundwork for future advancements. As such, there are no customer-facing features to highlight for this release.

 

                     INCLUDES  64 bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

M is for meticulous - showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.


Lint Release

Released 2020 Sep 11 (build 44.12.16)

Self registration link

System Administrators can now add new users by sending them a link that enables them to register their own user information, and then be securely added via email confirmation.

This method removes the need for a System Admin to set up a new user’s account prior to sending them an invite. All they need to do is send the link to their users. NOTEself registration emails cannot be auto-generated, so System Admins will have to copy-paste the link into emails that they create and send themselves.

This feature and link can be enabled in Admin Settings > User accounts and data > Enable self registration.

 

                     PLUS  39 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

L is for lint (software) –a tool that analyzes source code to flag errors, bugs, and suspicious constructs


Keen Release

Released 2020 Aug 27 (build 44.11.21)

Search improvements

All Users: The Search format used in Jostle's mobile app has now been brought to the desktop version of the platform. This results in a cleaner UI (hints no longer obscure the results list), quicker access to DMs and other follow-up actions, and a more consistent Search experience across devices.

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                     PLUS  46 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

K is for keen astute; interested or eager; wonderful or excellent


Jargon Release

Released 2020 Aug 13 (build 44.10.15)

Locations: CSV import/export

System Administrators now have the option to import/export their Locations information via CSV in Admin Settings > Filters and badges > Configure Official Locations. This will help avoid issues with duplication and other inconsistencies and make the overall management of Locations much easier.

 

                     PLUS  41 other bug fixes and/or performance enhancements.

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From the Developer's Dictionary:

J is for jargon special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.