Release Notes

New:
Data collector for MacOS operating systems, essential for viewing information in Collective IQ® ITAM/DEX.

Fixes:
The internal code of the ASA Windows Agent was recompiled in MSI format.

Improvements:
Adjusted heuristics for virtual memory collection, correcting inconsistencies that affected data display in Collective IQ® DEX.

Fixes:
Corrected the AlmaAI icon label to align with product updates.
Fixed and improved the Location History Report: new filters, optimized queries, and smoother export in .XLSX format.
Resolved a bug that duplicated assets in the Geolocation > Perimeter Exception screen.
Corrected inconsistencies in Software API data display.

Improvements:
Added functionality to open the IT Asset Management (ITAM) home page in a new tab when accessed from DEX.
Implemented a routine to speed up new device registration in DEX, reducing visibility time from up to 24 hours to a maximum of 1 hour via a scheduled task.

Fixes:
The internal code of the ASU Client has been recompiled in MSI format.

New:
Asset Depreciation – Implemented automatic asset depreciation calculations based on lifecycle, contracts, and hardware values for better financial insights.

Enhancements:
Improved analysis functionality to better evaluate the cost-benefit of technological decisions. This feature allows requesting a detailed analysis of a group of devices to determine whether updates or replacements are needed, along with a summary of associated costs.

Fixes:
Fixed an issue in the agent software collector that occurred when Windows geolocation is turned off.

Fixes:
Corrected the license calculation formula in Office 365 integration.
Fixed device detection via ICMP in the network scanning plugin.
Adjusted permission settings for viewing devices in backlog for subaccounts.
Adjusted permission settings for viewing device unavailability for subaccounts.
Corrected licensing information.
Fixed an authentication issue with the login system to ensure proper redirection.

Improvements:
WAN Distribution – Added multi-factor authentication (2FA) and improved visibility of device status.
Dashboard – Removed DEX card and added permission to toggle its visibility.
Agent Download – Changed the default value of the Software Distribution Module field to “Yes”.

Improvements:
Added 32-bit and 64-bit architecture information for servers in Device Info, PDF Export, and Hardware Report.
Implemented API caching for the frontend to improve performance, responsiveness, and reduce server load.
Updated layouts for the Monitor Report, Shared Folders Report, and Software Listing screens, with improved display for the export button.

Improvements:
Expanded the knowledge management functionality to include information collection from websites and wikis.
Improved presentation of browser-related information in business applications.
Enhanced the Help Center to open in the language configured in the system, showing content in Portuguese or English based on user selection.
Updated analytics tool restrictions to allow analysis of up to 50 devices, increasing from the previous limit.

New:
Developed an information report feature to print or export device records as PDF.
Added a new page to view logs related to operations such as create, update, and delete.

Improvements:
Added the ability to search for servers by MAC address.
Implemented distribution log information in LAN Distribution.
Added “online” and “offline” status fields to the Desktops and Servers APIs.
Added “Current User” information in the Advanced Software report.
Included Machine ID in the Software Metering report to complement the hostname for easier asset identification.
Updated terminology from “SmartCenter” to “Collective IQ® IT Asset Management”.
Added “Operating System Version” and “Domain” fields for API queries.
Added an option for tenant accounts to enable or disable requiring a reason in settings.

Improvements and Fixes:
Continued enhancements to optimize digital experience management, focusing on improving employee productivity and satisfaction.
Several critical issues were identified and resolved prior to impacting users, ensuring a stable and reliable experience.

Improvements:
Implemented a filter to collect only the applications listed in the Control Panel. Requires a specific installation flag.
Enhanced geolocation data collection for greater accuracy.
Corrected disk serial number information.
Fixed an issue in the agent installation process.

Improvements:
Added new questions in the system to help identify devices that have not executed specific applications within a given timeframe.
Enabled the ability to limit data viewing by sub-account, similar to other modules.
Implemented multi-file upload into the knowledge management feature, along with enhancements to the information displayed on the management screen.

New:
Implemented a knowledge management feature to store and retrieve enterprise-specific information. A simplified method to add information manually or automatically via document input was added to the administrative settings. Information can now be accessed via recommendations and insights tools.
Added a feature to monitor memory usage by browser to help identify low-memory issues in the dashboard.

Improvements:
Changed email delivery to an external mail service.
Improved recommendation scoping in analysis tools.
Enhanced exporting directly into email messages without attachments.
Added the ability to customize email subject when sending reports.

New:
Added Asset TAG info, justification on status change, app list view, and export capability for the App Store.

Improvements:
Added WAN Distribution scheduling and ADA/ASA version visibility in Device Info and Desktops/Servers.

Improvements:
The Agent ADA for Windows now collects cloud application data and displays it in CIQ DEX.