A summary of the new features and updates in the Business Connect® 23.4 release
The latest core release for TELUS Business Connect 23.4 will be implemented on December 6, 2023. Here is a summary of the new features available, which edition they impact and the updates which are part of the release.
Unified Desktop App
Available for
Enhanced, Complete and Complete Plus editions
.
The following updates have been made to the Unified desktop App to simplify administration and improve the user experience:
Show custom status in HUD - Extension list
Hud extension list will continue to show presence status via the presence dot, but we’ll also show the users custom status if its set
Bulk-delete texts and faxes
Select multiple sms or faxes and delete them with a single click
Close conversation has been renamed to 'Hide' and we have enabled hiding conversation for Folders
Active call screen layout improvement
Get quicker access to popular in-call features like hold and transfer, with our new three-row action button layout
Message clustering
We’ve streamlined your message feed by grouping messages sent simultaneously, making it easier for you to read and respond to your conversations.
Switch between your accounts
This feature allows you to sign in with multiple Business Connect® accounts on your device and easily switch between them
Copy phone numbers in the Business Connect app: Phone & Inbox
An easier way to copy the phone number of the caller directly from the call log, voicemail, text, fax list
Mac F6: Add popup for OS permissions
A convenient way to provide the needed Accessibility permissions to use F6 for calling on macOS
Remove Desktop 2.0 toggle for new account sign ups and set unified inbox off by default
All new Account sign-ups will now use the “New app layout” (Desktop 2.0), without an option to go back to old app layout
Unified Mobile App
Available for
all editions except Voice
.
The following updates have been made to provide a more user-friendly experience:
Add incoming/outgoing filters to call log
Filter your call history by incoming, outgoing and missed calls.
Support AUTO Mode for noise reduction setting - with "Advanced" by default
Remove background noise by default (when there is background noise, it will remove it). User doesn't need to manually change the setting to "Advanced."
Echo detection and warning for mobile
Now users can get notified when their mobile devices are producing echos
Support moderator control for Breakout rooms
The moderator can have all Breakout Room (BR) privileges like the host. Attendees can contact the host or moderators to control BR.
Admin and Core/Voice Manager
Available for
all editions
.
MFA (Authenticator app)
Improved security beyond the required two factor authentication for customers who wish to use it. Admin can choose to enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policy at account level requiring all users to do a second authentication using time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated in Authenticator apps. Any authenticator app that supports TOTP (most do) can be used (e.g., Google Authenticator, Okta verify, Microsoft Authenticator). This feature is applicable for non-SSO (single sign-on) login only.
DTMF Duration Passthrough
DTMF is being shortened when it is being passed to an ATA and not recognized for certain use cases
Automate "existing device" (otherphone) provisioning via API
Customers can use an API to assign a device model (model.id) and a SN/MAC to an "existing device" (otherphone) via API
N11 and 988 dialing
Customers can now use Business Connect® to dial 211, 311, 411, 511, 711 and 811 along with the standard 611 and 911. The new 988 Suicide prevention number is also now available through all Business Connect dial-out methods.
Rooms (Android, Mac, Windows)
Available for
all editions
. Versions older than six months will not be supported.