Ready for Next-Level Automation? See What’s New in Ostendo 243

Ostendo Update 243 delivers a suite of enhancements designed to streamline your operations, strengthen security, and empower your team with smarter tools. Here’s a snapshot of what’s new and why it matters for your business: 
 
Stay Current, Stay Confident 
Automatic updates for both the Ostendo application and configuration utility mean your team is always working with the latest features and fixes. No more manual version checks or mismatches — just seamless, secure updates that reduce IT overhead and keep everyone on the same page. 
 
Smarter, More Accessible Help 
Help Files have moved to a modern HTML format in the cloud, giving you instant access to up-to-date documentation. Press F1 from any screen for context-sensitive help, with improved explanations and no local security issues. 
 
No-Code Business Rules: Defaults, Validations, and Actions 
Empower your team to automate and safeguard data entry without custom development: 
- User Defined Defaults: Auto-populate fields for consistency and speed. 
- User Defined Validations: Enforce custom rules to prevent errors at the source. 
- User Defined Actions: Trigger automated outcomes (like emails or record creation) based on your business logic. 
 
Business Process Models 
Capture your unique workflows directly in Ostendo. Document step-by-step processes, add notes and images, and link to resources—making onboarding, compliance, and knowledge sharing easier than ever. 
 
Inventory Management Enhancements 
- Two Bin Stock Control: A practical, visual approach to managing high-turnover items, reducing stockouts and manual checks. 
- Inventory Replenishment Routine: Now runs in the background, freeing you to keep working while calculations are processed. 
- Inventory Availability: Projects stock levels up to 30 periods ahead, with clear alerts for negative stock. 
 
Security & Login Improvements 
- Password Strength Logic: Enforce strong, complex passwords and mandatory changes for new users. 
- Email-Based Usernames: Use full email addresses for logins, with case-insensitive matching. 
- Remembered Logins: Ostendo remembers the last login per machine for faster access. 
 
Linked Documents, Images & Emailing 
- Centralised Uploads: All documents and images are now securely stored in the remote database. 
- Professional Emailing: Send reports and attachments directly from Ostendo, complete with HTML signatures for consistent branding. 
 
Graphical Views & Performance Monitoring 
- Centralised Workflow Visualisation: All graphical views are now stored in the database for easy management and sharing. 
- Log Screen Load Time: Monitor and optimise performance with new screen load time logging. 
 
If you’d like to talk about this further, we’d be happy to help.