The Public Cloud release notes for the Appspace 8.11 Libra platform contain valuable information on the latest features, enhancements, bug fixes, and resolved escalations available in each public cloud release.
For Appspace Cloud security compliance information and release cadence, please refer to our Appspace Trust and Cloud Architecture & Platform Release Cadence pages.
The following is the release management schedule as per our Release Calendar for Public Cloud:
- New Appspace functionality and major platform optimizations will now be released under a quartely release cycle, scheduled at 08:00 pm CST on Friday.
- Scheduled minor feature updates, cloud service optimizations, and bug and escalation fixes are typically scheduled at 08:00 pm CST time throughout the week, typically on a Tuesday or Friday.
- Critical updates including security patches or emergency fixes that support the reliability and availability of the Appspace platform will be deployed as necessary and as soon as it is administratively feasible.
- For Private Cloud release notes, please refer to the Appspace 8.x Release Notes for Private Cloud page.
- For previous Public Cloud release notes, please refer to the following:
28 Mar 2025, Friday
Aries build 8.10-ac.1
NEW FEATURES & UPDATES
Visitor Management
| Features | Description |
| Enhanced Visitor Check-in Flow
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This feature streamlines the visitor check-in process at locations where drop-ins are disabled. When the drop-in rule is set to “OFF,” the “Do you have a reservation?” screen will be automatically hidden on the Visitor Kiosk, allowing visitors to proceed directly from the initial “Check-in” screen to entering their reservation code. This enhancement ensures a more efficient and intuitive experience for visitors with pre-existing reservations. |
| Delegate Check-in Notifications
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This feature lets users redirect visitor check-in notifications to specific people or teams instead of just the host.
Operational Details:
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| Expanded Device Support for Visitor Kiosk Card
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This enhancement broadens the compatibility of the Visitor Kiosk Card across a wider array of devices. It integrates essential functionalities such as camera support for QR code scanning and photo capture, along with ensuring seamless printer compatibility. This expansion will significantly improve the user experience by offering greater flexibility in hardware choices.
Supported Devices:
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| Visitor Kiosk Check-in Lead Time Enhancement
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This improvement to the Visitor Kiosk introduces a new “Visitor Check-in Lead Time” field. This field, which is tied to the “Allow Visitor Reservations” rule, gives administrators the flexibility to define how far in advance a visitor can check in for a scheduled meeting.
Previously, the system had a fixed one-hour lead time for check-ins. Now, with this update, if the “Allow Visitor Reservations” rule is enabled and an administrator doesn’t specify a different lead time, the default will remain one hour. This enhancement provides greater control and customization for visitor check-in procedures. |
Space Reservations
| Features | Description |
| Smart Relocations | Smart Relocations gives specific users the power to temporarily make a local resource, like a meeting room, unavailable. This could be due to maintenance, or even urgent, last-minute bookings. The system then automatically handles all existing reservations for that resource.
With this feature, Admins and Location Admins can:
Additionally, Concierge will be able to quickly relocate meetings. This is especially helpful for prioritizing high-importance gatherings or accommodating last-minute requests. |
| Enhanced Delegates Feature with Executive Assistant View | This update fully enables the Delegates feature, expanding upon the initial Executive Assistant View (Phase 1) to offer comprehensive support for executive assistant workflows.
Phase 2 specifically empowers delegates with full operational control over executive reservations by importing their permissions directly from O365. This means delegates can now perform key actions on behalf of other users, including:
Additionally, the Concierge module now also supports actions performed by delegates on behalf of other users, further streamlining administrative tasks. |
Employee Communications
| Features | Description |
| Link Snippets in Sharebox and Editor
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This feature streamlines content creation by automatically generating link previews whenever a URL is pasted into the page editor, story editor, or sharebox. This enhancement provides an immediate visual representation of the linked content, improving the user experience and facilitating quicker content review. |
| Custom Praises |
Account owners can now configure custom praises directly from the admin view. This feature allows for the personalization of both praise names and their corresponding illustrations, enabling a tailored recognition experience within the system. |
| Enhanced Comments Threads & Attachments
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This feature significantly upgrades the comment section by enabling comment threads and supporting attachments. Users can now engage in more organized discussions through nested replies and share relevant files directly within the comments, streamlining collaboration and information exchange. |
| Conversational AI | This feature provides users with answers, updates, and support through an intuitive, chat-like interface. It’s designed to make communication faster and more personalized, enhancing the user’s experience. |
| AI Connectors |
This feature empowers publishers to enhance content imported from various sources using artificial intelligence. It enables AI-driven enrichment of synced content and facilitates the creation of scheduled content with AI assistance. |
| Document Library in Topics |
The Document Library feature is now available within Topics, mirroring its functionality and accessibility in Communities. This enhancement allows for organized document storage and retrieval directly within Topic sections. |
| Content Schedule Calendar | The Content Schedule Calendar provides a centralized, interactive display of all scheduled content and upcoming expirations. This eliminates the need for manual spreadsheets and significantly reduces the risk of outdated content.
Available in:
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| Ask AI Widget in Community Feeds | Community administrators can now integrate the Ask AI widget directly into the community feed. This allows users to leverage AI capabilities for quick information retrieval and support within their community environment. |
Digital Signage
| Features | Description |
| GA Feature Flags for AI Image/Text Generation and AI Generate Card | The feature flags for AI Image/Text Generation and the AI Generate Card are now generally available (GA). This release enables users to fully access and utilize these artificial intelligence capabilities. |
| Feature Flag for Cisco Legacy Devices | A new feature flag has been implemented to restrict the registration of legacy Cisco devices via the Cisco CR broker service within Advanced Device Registration. This proactive measure is in anticipation of these devices soon being designated as unsupported.
Feature Flag Details: feature.devices.registration.legacy
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| Extended Playout Metrics | Detailed playout metrics, previously exclusive to Advanced Channels, now include Autoplay Channels, Single Channel Playlists, and Multizone Playlists. This expansion offers a more comprehensive overview of content performance across various channel types. |
| New Columns and Filters on Content Playback Analytics Report | The Content Analytics Report now includes additional columns and filters to provide more granular insights into content playback.
New Columns:
New Filters:
These additions allow for more detailed analysis and reporting on content performance across various device classifications. |
| Multi-Select Dropdown Filters on Content Playback Analytics Report | The Content Playback Analytics Report now features enhanced filter selection. The user can now multi-select for the following filters, simplifying their data analysis:
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| Non-Mandatory Channels Filter on Content Playback Analytics Report | The Channels filter on the Content Playback Analytics Report is no longer mandatory. Users can now create or edit reports without selecting a channel, providing greater flexibility in data analysis. |
| Improved Duration Formatting on Content Playback Analytics Report | The Content Playback Analytics Report now displays duration in a more standardized and comprehensible hr:min:sec format. This improved formatting applies to both the “Content Duration” and “Duration” columns, making it easier to read and analyze your data. |
| GA Location Settings Feature Flag
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The Location Settings feature flag is now generally available (GA). This enables access to Device Settings, the Locations tab, and the Location App Update Management setting, providing users with comprehensive control over their location-based configurations. |
| Removed Device Settings Extension from Devices Menu
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The Device Settings extension has been removed from the Devices menu. This change is part of the ongoing modernization of Device Settings and prevents users from accessing the legacy user interface.
To access relevant settings pages (Global, Downloads, and Locations), users should now navigate to Devices > Settings. |
| Device Locations Extension Removed from Devices Menu
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The Device Locations extension has been removed from the Devices menu. This update is part of the modernization of Device Locations, preventing users from accessing the legacy user interface.
To access the modernized Overview, Properties, and Notifications for device locations, users should now navigate to Devices > Settings > Locations tab. |
| New Device Management Webhook Events
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New webhook events have been introduced specifically for device management. These events provide real-time notifications for key device lifecycle changes:
Note To access the Integrations > Webhook page and utilize these events, users must enable the existing feature.integrations.webhooks feature flag. |
| New Device Health Status Webhook Events
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New webhook events have been implemented specifically for device health status. These events provide real-time notifications for critical changes in device connectivity and synchronization:
Note To access the Integrations > Webhook page and utilize these events, users must enable the existing feature.integrations.webhooks feature flag. |
| Total Device Registered and Devices By Type Widgets | The “Total Devices Count” and “Devices By Type” widgets will be retained. These widgets continue to provide essential oversight into your device ecosystem. |
Platform
| Features | Description |
| Time Format Standardization | Date and time displays will now automatically adjust to match the user’s browser locale. This ensures a standardized and familiar format for all date and time representations. |
| User Invitation Improvement | User invitation emails will now be sent in each user’s preferred language, enhancing clarity and personalization. Additionally, the user onboarding pages can also be translated into various languages, ensuring a smoother and more accessible setup experience for everyone. |
| Web Push Notifications for Browser | Web push notifications have been implemented to support browser users. This feature enhances user engagement by delivering timely updates and alerts directly to their web browsers. |
| Streamlined First-Time User Onboarding | The initial sign-in experience for first-time users on Appspace is now streamlined. We’re pre-populating modules with sample data to offer a guided introduction to our solutions, helping new users get up to speed quickly. |
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