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New features and enhancements in this release

Connectbase introduced the following new features, enhancements and bug fixes in this release.

TCW Enhancements

Introducing Linkbase – A Smarter Way to Manage Supplier Relationships in TCW

We’re excited to announce the launch of Linkbase, a powerful new upgrade to The Connected World platformLinkbase replaces Network Radar module, delivering the same Supplier Management functionality ("My Partners") you rely on—plus a host of smart new features that enables buyers and sellers globally to search, discover, engage, and connect—all in one seamless environment. It transforms how partnerships are formed by eliminating manual processes and empowering you to find the right partners based on real, structured data.

Here’s a quick summary of the updates you’ll see:

  • Linkbase replaces Network Radar.

  • Find Partners replaces Market Manager feature under Linkbase, allowing you to search for and initiate connections with relevant network providers.

  • My Partners replaces Supplier Manager, keeping all current functionality while aligning with the new experience.

  • Circuit Manager functions have been moved to Circuit Inventory Manager. For more information about Circuit Inventory Manager contact your Customer Success Manager or Account Manager.

Following is a preview of the changes:

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With Linkbase, we’re transforming how buyers and sellers connect on the platform by automating much of the manual matchmaking process and giving users greater control over who they engage with and how data is shared.

What you can expect with Linkbase:

  • Streamlined Discovery: Use powerful filters (geography, serviceability, product type, access medium) to find ideal partners instantly.

  • Smarter Matchmaking: Profiles reflect products, coverage, and engagement preferences. Linkbase matches demand and supply intelligently.

  • Automated Connection Requests: With just a click, launch pre-filled requests to initiate a partner connection with minimal coordination.

  • Controlled Engagement: Both parties must approve a connection before any data is shared. You control visibility and access.

Previously, Connectbase teams manually connected buyers and sellers. Linkbase digitizes the process, allowing you to scale partnerships efficiently and independently.

API Enhancements

Comcast GBS (RP2) - Added new fields to quote results

Comcast now supports additional payload fields in TCW. To align with this update, the Comcast GBS API has been enhanced to include these new fields in the response payload for accessible customers:

New Fields:

  • nextGenerationCapability

  • waeFlag (includes waeFiber and waeHfc)

Issues resolved in this release

Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.

Internal Ref #

Issue/resolution

TCW-949

Resolved an issue where Latitude and Longitude values in exported Market Explorer tenant data were rounded to 2 decimal places instead of reflecting full precision. Exports will now correctly display the actual Lat/Lon data with 6 decimal points.

QTO-294

Fixed an issue where CPQ components set as "Automatic" were not applied to quotes despite meeting criteria (e.g. Supplier, Broadband, specific speeds). Updated logic ensures components now auto-apply correctly when valid and not expired.

Connectbase Software Release Notes

New features and enhancements in this release

Connectbase introduced the following new features, enhancements and bug fixes in this release.

TCW Enhancements

Enhanced Tenant API V2 - Removed hardcode 100 limits

Addressed an issue where tenant lists were truncated for buildings with over 100 tenants. The Tenant API V2 now returns the full tenant list.

Connectbase Software Release Notes

New features and enhancements in this release

Connectbase introduced the following new features, enhancements and bug fixes in this release.

TCW Enhancements

Updated Building List Distribution Default Email - Branding Issues

This updates resolves several issues with the Building List Distribution standard email. Changes include:

  • Replacing all references from Connected2Fiber to Connectbase.

  • Removing support email and redirect users to the Connectbase Customer Support Desk to create/view tickets.

  • Eliminating reference to the distribution list owner (since the owner is not currently editable and may be outdated).

  • Updating the company website in the signature from http to https.

The updated email template is now consistent across all building list distribution emails, providing improved clarity for both internal and external contacts.

API Enhancements

AT&T HSIA E - Included secondary values in API Request (RP2)

AT&T HSIA API was not returning results in certain cases due to optional unitValue field being left blank in API requests. This update will ensure that we pass secondary values to this unitValue field to get positive results.

Added "Nearest NNI" functionality to Zayo RP1 API

Refactored Zayo API to use the NNI service. Added “Nearest NNI” function that will find the nearest available NNI when no Z-end address is present.

Added Missing Speeds for AT&T Wholesale Service Qualification - DIA

The AT&T Wholesale Service Qualification (WSQ) API currently does not include several Dedicated Internet (DIA) speed tiers. We are adding the missing speeds: 30 Mbps, 40 Mbps, 60 Mbps, 70 Mbps, 80 Mbps, 90 Mbps, 700 Mbps, 800 Mbps, and 900 Mbps. This update will ensure that the WSQ API provides accurate service qualification results with all available speed options for Dedicated Internet.

Issues resolved in this release

Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.

Internal Ref #

Issue/resolution

TCW-546

Fixed an issue where addresses with special characters were incorrectly encoded when added to My Locations. The system now properly encodes addresses in UTF-8 encoding, ensuring accurate data representation across My Locations manual inserts and bulk uploads, Location search box on the map for search, dropdown menu, and map pop-ups display.

API Enhancements

Fastweb API Implementation

We are pleased to announce that Italian carrier, Fastweb Wholesale are now available for Connections on The Connected World platform.

The following Fastweb Products are enabled:

  • E2C - Point to Point (E2C), mapped to Ethernet - Dedicated in The Connected World, via the Fiber Access Medium.

  • Internet2Connect (I2C), mapped to Dedicated Internet and Broadband in The Connected World, via the Copper and Fiber Access Media.

The API is a Serviceability Only API, meaning that a rate-card is needed from the supplier to ensure full quoting functionality is available.

The API provides coverage in Italy only.

Refactored Eurofiber WAZA API response processing to include various zones

The Eurofiber France WAZA API has been modified to support multiple Pricing Tier Zones in the API response.

API response processing will now take in consideration zones E0, E1, E2, E3 returned by the API, and map these values to the appropriate Rate Card pricing records.

Added "Nearest NNI" functionality to SHAW RP1 API

The Shaw API ELine product (Ethernet - Switched or Ethernet - Dedicated) requires both an A-End and Z-End Address to successfully quote. Previously, this could only be quoted when both addresses had been entered via the P2P toggle option in CPQ quoting.

Following this enhancement, The Connected World will attempt to retrieve the nearest NNI addresses configured for Shaw to use where two addresses have not been provided.

Note that to work, this requires NNI's to be correctly configured in The Connected World.

Issues resolved in this release

Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.

Internal Ref #

Issue/resolution

QTO-1140

We have fixed the issue to prevent duplicate P2P pricing from being returned in the P2P quote when sub-quote pricing is enabled. Previously, individual location pricing was incorrectly included alongside P2P pricing in the P2P quote when sub-quote pricing was returned, leading to duplicate pricing in both the seller’s (P2P config setup) and buyer’s (P2P config setup as well as connected to seller’s instance) environments. This fix ensures accurate pricing by eliminating the unintended accumulation of individual location and P2P pricing in quotes.

API Enhancements

Implementation and Speed Mapping for Ethernet - Dedicated and Dedicated Internet in Eurofiber FR WAZA API

Enhancement to enable Ethernet - Dedicated and Dedicated Internet products within the Eurofiber FR WAZA API, ensuring customers can access accurate pricing and tier information for these products at all supported speeds: 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, 1000 Mbps*, 2000 Mbps, 5000 Mbps, and 10000 Mbps.

TCW Enhancements

Demand Engine - Added Network Intelligence Response

Requests to the Network Intelligence API V6 - Get Building Providers endpoint by buyers will now be logged in the Demand Engine. Logged details include the requesting company, address, and request timestamp. Additionally, serviceable providers will be identified as targeting companies.

API Enhancements

Spectrum Charter GIS – Added Missing Speed (750/750) to Mappings

Connectbase identified that the 750/750 speed is missing from the existing mappings, preventing it from being included in API responses and rate card uploads. To address this, we have raised a request to add it under the appropriate base product ID.

Added 2000/1000 as a synonym for the existing 2G/1G speed.

This update ensures accurate service availability and pricing.

Issues resolved in this release

Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.

Internal Ref #

Issue/resolution

ACE-751

Improved API Quoting logic to exclude irrelevant audit log entries when an API does not provide service in a customer's country.

ACE-1246

Changes have been made to the Lumen V4 API around handling of cases where "isFiberFedILEC = No", to align with changes made within the Lumen portal.

Prior to the change, and at Lumen's request, cases where "isFiberFedILEC = No" The Connected World would set Disposition Type as ICB, MRC and NRC Price 99999, set as Notes: 'Non-ILEC Fiber locations need ICB. Please contact the carrier for pricing.' and set API Info Field: isFiberFedILEC= No

Following this change the MRC and NRC will be set to align with results as per the Lumen API and portal response.

QTO-1178

Enhanced CPQ pricing logic to support Building Category-specific pricing for configurations where buyers load supplier-specific pricing via Network Radar. Previously, there was no design to prioritize category-specific pricing over default pricing. After the fix:

  1. Building Category-specific pricing takes priority over default pricing when available.

  2. If only default pricing applies, the Building Category is correctly populated in CPQ Step 3 (previously missing).