September 2024 PlaceOS Product Updates

New Features

Email Template Configuration

• Create templates for actions like visitor notifications or meeting room no-shows.
• Use a user-friendly text editor with rich formatting, image uploads, and file attachments (e.g., PDFs).
• Configure unique templates for different buildings, teams, or use cases.

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Parking Management Enhancements

• Assign parking spaces to staff, removing them from the general booking pool.
• Mark spaces as "in use" with integrations like license plate recognition or access control.
• Add booking rules to automate approvals or enforce specific restrictions based on groups or roles.
• Staff can search, book, and manage parking spaces directly through the employee app.

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Media Library for File Management

Manage your workplace files with ease using the new Media Library:

• View, download, and delete files like maps, images, and videos.
• Retrieve file links anytime for reuse or sharing.
• Configure upload storage directly, including support for Amazon S3.

This feature is especially useful for managing digital signage and other workplace media.

Room Warnings and Out-of-Service Alerts

Keep employees informed about room availability with new alerts:

• Add info warnings for minor issues like a broken chair while keeping the room bookable.
• Mark rooms out of service for major issues, such as broken equipment, to prevent bookings.
• Room statuses and restrictions appear directly in the booking system for clarity.

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Other Features

• Azure Blob Storage API integration with native backup.
• Create rooms and buildings via MS Graph API (where they exist in 365).
• Bulk Print QR Codes for Desks

Improvements

• Concierge Day/Week View for Room Booking.
• Concierge show and interact with historic bookings.
• Added terms and conditions modal to Visitor Kiosk.
• Support week view in Workplace App.
• Hide daily recurring meetings in Workplace App.
• Add parking bookings to Calendars.
• Export/Print room booking events in Concierge.
• Bulk print Desk QR Codes.