Author: Emma Velde

March System Updates – at a Glance

New Features
• Mobile POS – Added reader provider settings that persist after relaunch.
• Mobile POS – Enabled seamless cash/EFTPOS posting via Stripe readers.
• General Ledger – Improved handling of legacy database migrations.

Improvements
• Email Recovery – Failed order emails sent; orders recreated; email system improvements underway.
• Gift Cards – Stripe now available as a payment method for purchasing gift cards.
• Rails & Ruby – Upgraded to Rails 8.0.2 and Ruby 3.4 with full compatibility.
• Onboarding – Introduced password generator in Manager Setup for faster, more secure setup.
• API Security – Locked down key endpoints to Staff, Managers, and Admins only.
• Performance Monitoring – Tools added for tracking long-running DB transactions and improved logging.
• Web Order Invoices – Set up a process to generate and email customer invoices.

In February, we focused on:

New Features
• Mobile POS Enhancements: New payment interface for better checkout management.
• Faster Payments: API updates and improved Stripe reader transactions.
• Barcode Scanning: Use your mobile camera to scan products in POS.

 Key Improvements
• Reports & Financials: More intuitive Profit & Loss expense entry and better tracking of returns.
• Stock & Inventory: Cleaner stock export CSV and automatic deal expiration settings.
• Portal & Website: New “Go to Store” button for a unified purchasing experience.

Upgrades & Optimizations
• System Stability: Environment upgrades for better performance and security.
• Database Performance: Faster product updates and reduced processing delays.

In October, we focused on:

• New Features:
Launched a dedicated account for Vii Gift Cards in the General Ledger to improve liability tracking.

• Improvements:
Enhanced P&L for recurring expense tracking.
Added TitlePage API key storage to support integration.

• Housekeeping & Updates:
Upgraded to Vue 3.5, streamlined ISBN requests in stock management, and improved loyalty data tracking.
Upgraded Redis and Sidekiq, handled deprecations, and fixed CI pipeline timeout issues.
Enhanced security, environment support, and resolved issues in Rails 7.1 for smoother system performance.