Release notes - August 2023
As IBM Support Insights continues to evolve, here are the details of the application's current progress.
Fixed issues and upgrades
Following is a list of improvements and new implementations in the application.
Optimized support metrics experience
- A refined Case History table view is introduced with the removal of the Region column, whose contents previously often overlapped with those of neighboring columns.
- A new data point is now also added to the Case History table - Case type - displaying the type of service for the support case (e.g. preventative maintenance, installation, break/fix, etc).
Back-end upgrades
- The application's loading speed is significantly improved following a codebase refactoring.
- A new geo location database is implemented, providing a better experience when editing assets' location data - a more accurate geo-city relation, faster loading of available site options, unique city-municipality identifiers.
General improvements
- A watsonx.ai-based chatbot is now added to the application, allowing users to leverage the capabilities of AI when in need of swift in-app assistance.
Known issues and limitations
Following is a list of usability constraints or challenges in the current version of the application.
| Area | Issue | Workaround |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory management - General | FW EOS column shows only Unknown values. | You can access your FW EOS alerts on the Risks & Recommendations page. |
| Risks & Recommendations - General | Some OS/Firmware alerts might be missing if multiple data collection methods are used. | To be fixed in a future release. |
| Risks & Recommendations - Security & Hardware lifecycle | Sorting by Vendor notice risk results in an error message. | You can export the data and apply a sort in the downloaded file. |
| Risks & Recommendations - Security & Hardware lifecycle | The asset details table filtering capability does not allow for editing filters. | Remove your current filter and apply a new one. |
| Risks & Recommendations - Security | The summary table is currently sorted by Product family. | To be fixed in a future release. |
| Risks & Recommendations - Hardware lifecycle | The chart's months distribution is misaligned visually. | To be fixed in a future release. |