ACLS SQL v9.6.x — Release Notes

Bug Fixes, Enhancements & New Features

ACLS v9.6 introduces significant improvements across reporting, resource management, integrations, and client-specific deployments. This release focuses on strengthening operational reliability while expanding platform capabilities for advanced research infrastructure environments.

New Features & Enhancements

1. MoxyTap Activity Reporting

  • Fully overhauled the Tap-to-Sign-In and Sign-Out report.
  • Improved data visibility and reporting accuracy for facility access and equipment usage.

2. Consulting Service Module

  • Implemented ACLS-PLUS calendar integration to support consultant scheduling.
  • Enables structured calendar management for consulting services.
  • Currently available for the UNSW deployment, with broader rollout planned.

3. User Profile Manager

  • Added Access Group information to search results for improved administrative visibility.
  • Corrected school naming within multi-tier organisational structures to ensure data consistency.

4. Resource Manager

  • Introduced Permanent Resource ID and Permanent Resource Group ID to enhance long-term data traceability.
  • Added reporting capability for both identifiers to support auditing and system governance.

Client-Specific Customisations

5. AMR Deployment

  • Enhanced BOS access controls in line with AMR operational requirements.

6. NIF Deployment

  • Added specialised data fields tailored to NIF workflows and reporting needs.

7. AARHUS Deployment

  • Resolved an invoice calculation bug impacting business-hour computations when bookings occurred entirely outside defined business hours.
  • Improves billing accuracy and financial compliance.

8. RIMS Deployment

  • Updated CBI module email templates for improved communication clarity.
  • Fixed refresh issues affecting the researcher list.
  • Added new contacts to the user registration notification template.

Release Focus

This version prioritises:

  • Greater billing accuracy
  • Stronger reporting capabilities
  • Improved governance through permanent identifiers
  • Expanded calendar integrations
  • Targeted enterprise client enhancements