Welcome to the Spring 2024 Release of the Alloy ITSM/ITAM Platform

Get ready for the Spring 2024 update of Alloy Navigator Enterprise! The new release of the Alloy ITSM/ITAM platform marks the completion of the transition to enhanced data views and introduces many exciting features and improvements. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for you!

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Tags for streamlined organization and discoverability

This spring, we introduce tags—colorful labels designed to enhance the organization and tracking of your Alloy Navigator records, adding depth and context to your data. Applicable to records of all classes, tags empower you to apply nuanced labeling across the system, offering a new level of interconnection, flexibility, and granularity.

Benefits of using tags:

  • Enhanced organization: Tags help you organize your records more effectively, making it easier to manage and retrieve information.
  • Improved discoverability: With tags, you can quickly locate relevant records through search, filtering, and reporting capabilities.
  • Increased flexibility: Tags allow for multi-category classification, enabling more precise and adaptable data management.
  • Better contextualization: By adding tags, you provide additional context to your records, facilitating deeper insights and understanding.
  • Aesthetic appeal: Tags add a vibrant touch to your interface with brilliant colors, brightening up your workspace! 💙💚💛❤️

Completing the transition to enhanced data views

Since introducing the new data views experience last summer and fully launching it this winter, we have made significant strides. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we have achieved unprecedented speeds, even with large datasets. However, the improvements are not limited to performance. The new data views offer a wealth of functionality, featuring flexible and convenient customization options that enhance user experience and efficiency.

See our new data grids in action in a YouTube guide:

Over the past year, we have diligently addressed user feedback, resolved issues, and elevated the product to new heights. This release signifies a complete departure from the legacy technology stack, transitioning all data views to a new and significantly more powerful engine. 🚀🚀🚀

Here are some of the key features the new data views offer:

Speed and effectivenessFlexibility and customization
High performance: Enjoy exceptional speed and efficiency, even with large datasets containing tens of thousands of records. Adjustable display density: Choose from a range of display options, from comfortable to condensed, to suit your viewing preferences.
Smart auto-refresh: Stay updated with up-to-the-second information through intelligent auto-refresh functionality designed to minimize network load. Intuitive filtering: Utilize a natural language query interface and live editing for seamless and precise data filtering.
Instant previews: Quickly preview any referenced item within the view, providing immediate context and clarity. Collaborative sharing: Easily share views with teammates to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows.
Straightforward record selection: Experience natural and convenient record selection for an intuitive user experience. Dynamic conditional formatting: Apply vibrant conditional formatting for immediate visual insights and better data interpretation.

Share direct links for seamless collaboration

We’re thrilled to introduce one of our favorite features in this release: shareable direct links! Easily share links to tickets and other objects by hovering over them in a data view or on an object form and clicking the Copy icon. Paste the link into any chat, email, or document to provide direct access to the object in Alloy Navigator.

Referring to a ticket has never been easier! The Alloy team has already saved hours thanks to this feature. Now it’s your turn to experience the added convenience!

Discover the power of classic keyboard shortcuts for ultimate productivity

Whether you’re a seasoned user or a newcomer, these powerful shortcuts will supercharge your productivity.

  • Ctrl + G: Instantly navigate to any object by its ID. The shortcut opens the Go To dialog box.
  • Ctrl + F: Quickly find records in your data view by jumping to the filter box, allowing you to narrow down records with just a few keystrokes.
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And there’s more in store!

Discover a variety of new features and enhancements designed to help you work smarter and faster. For a comprehensive overview of all the changes, visit the detailed Release Notes on the Alloy Documentation Portal.

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