These notes outline the new, enhanced, and modified features introduced in this update. Some changes necessitate action, so it is crucial to review these notes thoroughly. They complement the Stibo Systems Enterprise Platform (STEP) Online Help, which offers comprehensive details on both existing and new system functionality, providing detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions for use, as applicable.
Introduction
We are excited to share the latest updates, reflecting our commitment to enhancing user experience, streamlining workflows, and integrating advanced functionalities. This update includes significant improvements in many areas, focusing on self-service capabilities, interface enhancements, and AI-driven features. Each update brings a multitude of benefits, incorporating enhancements inspired by user requests.
Platform Improvements
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Self-Service UI: Enhanced user interface for better self-service experience.
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JavaScript Editor: Upgraded JavaScript editor with new features and performance enhancements.
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Faceted Search: Optimized search functionality for more precise results.
Product MDM Updates
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Developments for Stibo Systems new UI for STEP: AI-driven tools to enhance productivity and accuracy.
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New SAP integration guidelines: Comprehensive guidelines for seamless integrations.
Customer, Supplier, and Location MDM Updates
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Optimized Central Authorship: Improved central authorship capabilities for efficient data management.
PDX Updates
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Asset Reference Metadata: Streamlined process for collecting asset metadata from suppliers.
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Amazon Pre-Validation: Pre-validation checks for publishing to the Amazon channel.
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Enhanced Dynamic Record Management: Improved record management for greater flexibility and control.
These update notes summarize a diverse array of new features, enhancements, and other changes— those mentioned above and much more.
For a visual summary of this update's highlights, click the video below. If the video does not play as expected, it can also be found in the Customer / Partner Communities, and may also be accessible within the Stibo Systems Service Portal.
Important: Some functionality described within these notes is controlled via licenses and/or component installations and may not be available on your system.
Update notes are accessible by clicking on the links below:
Note: Product Data Exchange (PDX) updates typically follow a different cadence than STEP updates. PDX-specific update notes and online help are available within the PDX solution. Once logged into PDX, click Help Center > Documentation using the left navigation panel. Documentation opens in a new tab.
Additional information is included in supplemental materials such as update overview slide decks and update-specific videos. These resources are available, along with these update notes, in the Stibo Systems Service Portal and within the Customer and Partner Communities.
Quarterly Updates
Updates are identified by the year and quarter in which they are introduced to customers. The first four digits (2024) indicate the year of the update. The last digit (3) indicates the calendar quarter. To learn more about update frequency, including target update times, and end-of-life baseline support dates, refer to the new STEP Update and End-of-Life Information topic in the System Update and Patch Notes documentation.
There are no regularly scheduled maintenance patches. However, there are times an ad-hoc maintenance patch must be made available to allow for system hotfixing. It is important that users read the documentation available for those updates. Action may be needed by on-premises customers to install the maintenance patches so that they can apply hotfixes, if / when applicable.
Update Guide
In addition to the individual update notes, upgrading customers should read the
The Update Guide includes information about actions that existing customers need to take prior to updating to the latest version.
Academy and Community Resources
Stibo Systems Communities
We strongly encourage all customers and partners to actively participate in their dedicated Stibo Systems' Communities, fostering collaboration with fellow users. These update notes and other update materials, including videos, are also available within each Community. Stay updated on upcoming events and much more by registering today.
Stibo Systems Academy
Maximize your investment in Stibo Systems Master Data Management (MDM) by taking Academy courses and completing our certification programs. The MDM Academy provides hands-on training opportunities for both customers and partners, aiming to enhance your understanding of Stibo Systems' MDM solutions. Comprehensive details regarding classes and programs can be found on our website: https://www.stibosystems.com/services-support/mdm-academy.
Installing STEP 2024.3
For SaaS environments, updates can be done in the SaaS Self-Service UI or (if not available) by raising a request with Stibo Systems Support. More information on the update process in the SaaS Self-Service UI can be found in the Upgrade Environment section in the in-build User Guide.
For on-premises customers, the baseline (and additional components) can be installed using these commands:
./spot --upgrade=step:2024.3
For on-prem systems, the SPOT --upgrade command may be used to find compatible components that can be added at the same time as the baseline patch (i.e., --upgrade=all). Refer to the SPOT Program topic of the System Administration Guide found in Downloadable Documentation. For assistance, contact Stibo Systems Technical Services.
For customers that have custom add-on components and/or if Stibo Systems Support is deploying your system updates, submit an update request via the Stibo Systems Service Portal.
This document is intended for use by active Stibo Systems Enterprise Platform (STEP) users and partners and describes the above and other new functionality and improvements in greater detail. It does not serve as a replacement for the online help, which includes additional information on previously existing and new system functionality, as well as more detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions for use, when appropriate.