WIN-911 2021 Beta Program
You asked. We listened. And on December 7th, the next evolution of WIN-911 arrives.
On December 7th 2020, we'll launch a Beta version of the new WIN-911 called '2021'. We've simplified installation and configuration, and made big improvements to the technology stack, navigation, contacts, formatting, notification policies, and subscriptions.
This beta release will only support FactoryTalk Alarms and Events, WIN-911 Mobile, and Email. We’ll add support for other data sources next year.
We’re looking for feedback from both power users and casual users — you can sign up here. When we get closer to the launch date, we’ll get in touch with you and host a webinar with more details.
Improvements include the following:
Technology Stack Update
We are making a few technology stack changes. First, we are moving away from Silverlight to a Windows desktop app for WIN-911 Workspace. This change requires a total UI overhaul, which you can read more about below. Second, we will no longer utilize Microsoft’s Internet Information Services (IIS), as all our modules are self-hosted. This change can reduce resource usage by as much as half.
New Navigation Menu
The navigation menu has moved from an over the screen position to a collapsible left-hand side menu, making it easy to navigate to every workspace. Collapsing the menu allows you to utilize as much screen space as possible.
Simplified Contacts
We’ve combined all contacts into a single workspace, similar to our existing Phone Book in WIN-911 V7 Pro. Now you can create, edit, and delete contacts from one place.
Easier Formats
A new alarm format editor is available, which makes creating custom formats a breeze. You no longer need to be a master at XSL to build your formats. You can now select from a list of available alarm properties and type text to create a custom format.
Combined Notification Policies
We have combined Tactics and Strategies into a single object we call a Notification Policy. You are now able to build out a contact list and your escalation rules in one place. Rather than configuring complicated escalation policies, you only need to select the alarm states you’d like to notify on.
Flexible Alarm Subscriptions
We have rebuilt our alarm subscription control to allow for more flexibility so that you can be as precise as possible when subscribing to the alarms you’d like to monitor.