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ResourceXpress (Core Application)
Resource 2024.3 is due to be released in August 2024. A lot of development has been implemented following our regular Penetration Testing Program which was completed in June. We engage independent security experts to regularly test ResourceXpress to identify any security vulnerabilities. All Critical and High category issues identified have been addressed and successfully re-tested for compliance. Critical issues have been addressed with hot fixes and a small number of ongoing lower category issues will be considered in future editions of the application.
In addition to the above, more work on user interface improvements has been carried out. Customizable workplace icons and various changes to the RX API have been implemented in the RX Administration console to support the release of the RX Outlook Office App. Some more improvements to the Qubi interface and device report will also be included in this version. An improvement to the user management in ResourceXpress will now allow bulk deletion of users.
RX Mobile App
The ResourceXpress Mobile App continues to evolve and mature. Our long-term aim is for a major change to the user experience. We will align it with our strategy of changing our application functionality from Resource to User centric. Putting the user at the centre of the app functionality will provide more control to not only find the right resources for work activities but it will also give them better information about the location of colleagues and their teams.
The next version of RX Mobile (Due early July 2024) will include filter enhancements to improve the resource search experience. A new option “SpaceType” will be added, set with space types. The field “Restrict To” will take two values – “Setup In Progress” and “Clear Down In Progress”. For clarity the filter in Maps will be specific to Maps alone and renamed as “Maps Filter”. Other enhancements are building names centre aligned in the filter and “Others”– units have been added for time fields. The label has been added to “Start Time”. Many other bugs will be fixed and a few issues will be fixed on the Home, Find, My Events & Filters screens too.
The following version of RX Mobile App (Due later in 2024) will include various push notifications for check in reminders, 24 hour booking reminders and auto cancellation notifications.
RX Outlook Office App
This development is currently in progress and is due to launch in Q3-2024. Much of the interface with the core ResourceXpress application has already been completed. The first release will give users the ability to search and book Exchange integrated resources from their familiar MS Outlook desktop side bar. Again, our strategy of providing a more user-centric experience will give the ability to view the location of colleagues, teams and select the most appropriate spaces for work tasks. This first release will give users the ability to update their workplace schedule and view their teams workplaces as well. Also, users can update their photo and other basic info. With the modern hybrid working culture this is vital to ensure effective collaboration and productive outcomes. Later versions of the RX Outlook Office App will expand this functionality to include more sophisticated Team management with the ability to match project group members with the most appropriate resources for improved collaborative working.
Longer Term Development
As we’ve previously indicated, our longer-term strategy is to move from being resource centric to user centric. The aim of this is to align our applications with the ever-changing modern workplace environment where users need to know where their teams and colleagues are and how to match appropriate resources to them for a more productive workplace. We are also making sure our look and feel across all our applications is consistent for an equitable user experience.
We are currently scoping out a structural change to the core ResourceXpress application with the aim of improving back-end performance, making it more efficient and resilient. This will be a major revision to ResourceXpress and is anticipated to be released in 2025. The current structure of the application was designed as a true SaaS application over 5 years ago but as modern technology changes it is vital that ResourceXpress makes the most of what can be achieved. From the customers perspective they can expect a leaner, more efficient application with improved performance and a friendlier user experience.
Have We Missed Anything?
We’d love to hear your feedback and we really value customers opinion. What would you want to see in future releases of ResourceXpress? Send your feedback to: helpdesk@qedas.com