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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.