New e-mail provider
We implemented a new e-mail provider for data privacy reasons.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
12.11.2024
GroupAlarm Blog
Updates
Line breaks in the guard book/incident log
We have corrected an error in the records in the guard book/incident log that did not display the line breaks that were entered.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
08.11.2024
New layout for strength report
The strength report has been revised and displays the selected labels more clearly.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
08.11.2024
Connection manager for interfacing with GroupAlarm
The connection manager organises and monitors the connection to third-party systems.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
29.10.2024
Severity for events and alarms
We are implementing freely configurable severities for events and alarms, which can be individually signalled in the apps.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
09.10.2024
Appointment reminders
GroupAlarm now sends reminders of upcoming appointments via app.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
22.08.2024
Fix for the inheritance of permissions
We have fixed a bug where participants with inherited permissions did not have access to newly created sub-organisations.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
19.08.2024
Optimised view of the quick actions
The layout of the quick actions on the organisation dashboard has been updated. In addition to improved behaviour on small screens, they can now be collapsed.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
08.08.2024
Document management in GroupAlarm
The document manager is now available to our customers as a new, powerful function that enables the centralised management of important documents and information.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
31.07.2024
More Icons for QuickActions
New icons have been added to the quick actions. The larger selection ensures that the icons are better suited to different alarm scenarios.
Hanno Heeskens |
CEO
30.07.2024
Smart labels in the apps
Previously, only normal labels could be selected in the app when creating an alarm. With the new app versions, smart labels created in the organisation can now also be selected here.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
12.07.2024
Easier CSV import
It is now possible to update participant data via CSV. Previously, it was only possible to delete or update the data individually.
Thomas Düren |
Software Engineer
27.06.2024
JSON Parser output as list
The JSON parser in our Flows can now output lists instead of only single values.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
27.06.2024
Better redelivery of alarms to FRED pagers
We have shortened the time in which a pager signals an open alarm after a new login. Open alarms are now checked and delivered immediately after logging into the system.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
26.06.2024
Data retention in Groupalarm
Old events and alarms can now be completely removed from GroupAlarm.
Thomas Düren |
Software Engineer
15.05.2024
Automated email notifications
With this update, we are introducing a new beta feature: The automated email notifications.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
30.04.2024
New role for assigning Labels
We have introduced a new role that only authorises the assignment of labels to participants.
Thomas Düren |
Software Engineer
30.04.2024
Tag assignment to scenarios
Simplify tag assignment to scenarios
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
18.04.2024
Update the pager name on assignment
If the pager is assigned to a participant, the participant name on the pager is now updated immediately. Previously, there was a waiting time of up to several hours.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
18.04.2024
Deletion of inactive organisations
From now on, we will automatically delete inactive organisations after three months.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
06.03.2024
WDX3 interface
GroupAlarm now supports the WDX-3 interface for connecting the ELS Cobra (ISE).
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
06.03.2024
Gong and announcement function for monitors
This update adds a chime and read aloud feature to the monitor.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
08.02.2024
GroupAlarm is now available in French
GroupAlarm and the apps are now also available in French.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
26.01.2024
Dynamic layers for the monitor
With this update, the monitor gets new layers, overlays and the option to display points of interest.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
19.01.2024
Automatic adjustment of quotas
Immediately upon requesting an increased quota, 1000 executions are added so that (e.g. the flow) works again immediately.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
12.01.2024
Updating the DWD map layers
With this update, we update the existing DWD map layers and extend the layer selection with the addition of Weather warnings for inland lakes, Pollen hazard index, Lightning short-term forecast and Lightning density.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
12.01.2024
Trigger alarm via the apps
Previously, organisations with inherited permissions were not available in the apps to trigger an alarm. This has been corrected so that all organisations authorised for alarm creation can now be selected.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
08.01.2024
Enhancement of the alarm report
With this update, we are improving the information in the alarm report.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
19.12.2023
Extended validity for app pushes
The validity period of push notifications has been extended to 10 minutes. This means that alerts can be sent for longer in the event of short-term signal loss on mobile phones.
Hanno Heeskens |
CEO
04.12.2023
Specification of the externalEventID
With this update we correct the behaviour of the externalEventID.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
22.11.2023
New "Status change" flow trigger
A new flow trigger "Status change", which reacts to status changes of units, has been added.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
16.11.2023
Adjustment of the manpower report on the alarm display
On the alarm display, the labels in the "Manpower report" panel are now displayed proportionally to the selected font size.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
09.11.2023
Support of different coordinate formats
Other formats are now supported in addition to the GPS coordinate format.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
24.10.2023
Participant list now displays device deactivation by the organization.
In the participant list, it is now directly visible on which devices an alarm will be sent to a participant.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
05.10.2023
Shift groups now support synchronization with labels.
To make it easier to manage the participants in the shift schedules, the shift groups now also support synchronization with labels.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
04.10.2023
Configure FRED Pagers
Administrators can now configure the settings of the FRED pagers directly in GroupAlarm.
Marvin Menzerath |
Software Engineer
26.09.2023
General availability via FRED pager
Set the general availability of a participant via the FRED pager.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
26.09.2023
Pager Searching and Sorting
The pager table supports searching and sorting by specific columns.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
20.09.2023
PGP decryption in the flow
The Flow gets a component to decrypt pgp-encrypted text.
Yannick Gasper |
Software Engineer
12.09.2023
Pager deadman and emergency call functions as Flow-Triggers
A flow is triggered when a deadman or emergency alarm is dispatched from a pager.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
17.08.2023
Labels can be paused by the participant
Participants can now select or deselect accordingly configured labels in their profile.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
21.07.2023
SMS message: event and alarm text in 160 characters
A new option in the organization settings now allows to shorten the SMS text including event name to 160 characters. Previously, this option was only available for sending the alarm text.
Hanno Heeskens |
CEO
30.06.2023
Participants can view their label assignments
Each participant can now see in their personal profile which labels have been assigned to them in which organization.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
22.06.2023
Monitors with authentication
From now on, displays can be activated and better managed with a password.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
15.06.2023
Organizations can enforce 2FA
Organizations can now enforce two-factor authentication for new participants.
Fabian Lanzerath |
Software Engineer
04.04.2023
Closing date for appointments
For one-off appointments, you can optionally set a feedback deadline. Once the date has been reached, appointment invitations can no longer be changed.
Jason Songhurst |
Software Engineer
09.02.2023
Start of the English changelog
Until now, the changelog was only available in German - from now on it will also be available in English.
Hanno Heeskens |
CEO
01.02.2023