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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
The TCW platform and APIs have been enhanced to incorporate an Alternative Address store, improving address matching capabilities. This update supports variations such as alternative street names (e.g., 123 Boston Turnpike vs. 123 Route 9 vs. 123 State Highway 9), alternative city names (8110 Cordova Rd, Memphis vs. 8110 Cordova Rd, Cordova , primary number/street name variation (4 Lieutet St vs. 4 Lieutenant St, 6th Avenue vs Avenue of Americas), and addresses in Latin character languages 1890 Boul Cremazie E, Montreal vs. 1890 Boul Crémazie E, Montréal. These improvements ensure more precise and flexible address handling.
API Enhancements
AT&T Wholesale Service Qualification API has been updated with 5 new speeds for Ethernet Switched:
ETHERNET 3G
ETHERNET 6G
ETHERNET 7G
ETHERNET 8G
ETHERNET 9G
We have applied some performance optimisations to the implementation of the Zayo API to increase API throughput. Specifically, we have added more processing consumers for the Zayo Quote API call, which will allow more requests to be processed in parallel.
Issues resolved in this release
Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.
Internal Ref # | Issue/resolution |
|---|---|
QTO-728 | Resolved an issue causing errors when uploading 500+ addresses to created deals. The system now processes address uploads smoothly. |
QTO-848 | Resolved an issue preventing buyers from placing orders in TCW due to the custom field 'Sub-domain' not being passed in the order payload to Neustar. The 'Sub-domain' field is now saved correctly during quote creation and included in the order payload. Buyers can place orders successfully, with the workflow status 'Ordered', provided the sub-domain and external integration credentials are correctly configured. |
QTO-882 | Enhanced location validation handling in Deals to ensure that Global Location Id, Cllicode, and LATA are correctly populated for addresses (present in My Locations), even with slight variations (e.g., "Road" vs. "Rd"). |
Connectbase Software Release Notes
New features and enhancements in this release
Connectbase introduced the following new features, enhancements and bug fixes in this release.
Issues resolved in this release
Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.
Internal Ref # | Issue/resolution |
|---|---|
ACE-791 | In the Verizon Quote API, a defect was identified whereby requests containing multiple requirements would not return if one of the requirements failed. Following this fix, any successfully quoted solution should be returned, regardless of the outcome of individual requirements within the same quote request. |
QTO-514 | Resolved an issue where supplier pricing from Network Radar was not generating in the buyer’s CPQ quotes for suppliers with capitalized names. This has been fixed, and all supplier pricing now flows correctly into CPQ. |
Connectbase Software Release Notes
New features and enhancements in this release
Connectbase introduced the following new features and enhancements in this release.
API Enhancements
AT&T have applied an urgent security mandated update to the URLs for the following Partner APIs:
Wholesale Qualification
HSIA-E
ASE
AIA
We have made the necessary changes to support this update.
Issues resolved in this release
Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.
Internal Ref # | Issue/resolution |
|---|---|
QTO-821 | This release addresses an issue where quotes were unable to retrieve pricing in the buyer’s quoting instance when the CPQ Rules under the CPQ Rule Chain with a 'Buyer' scope were active in the reseller’s instance and triggered via sub-quotes. |
QTO-847 | We've resolved an issue in CPQ where LATA-based geography pricing was not displaying correctly when configured alongside Default pricing. This was happening due to a missing LATA value while adding locations to a deal, causing the quotes to default to generic pricing. With this fix, CPQ will now accurately display LATA-specific pricing where defined, ensuring precise and consistent quoting based on geography. |
Connectbase Software Release Notes
New features and enhancements in this release
Connectbase introduced the following new features and enhancements in this release.
API Enhancements
The Console Connect API has been integrated to The Connected World, delivering quotes for the Console Connect "Internet on Demand" product at supported Console Connect Data Centers.
To access this pricing, simply search for Dedicated Internet at a known Console Connect Data Center address. Note that the Console Connect API must be enabled in your customer instance.
Issues resolved in this release
Connectbase resolved the following issues in this release.
Internal Ref # | Issue/resolution |
|---|---|
ACE-598 | The Verizon Quote API returns an API response of ERROR for cases which represent otherwise valid non-quote bearing responses, including:
We were unnecessarily attempting to retry these cases, resulting in unnecessary API calls, and also delayed request completion. After this change, when these responses are received, the quote request to Verizon Quote will be considered to have completed. |
ACE-779 | The existing API implementation for Shaw was incorrectly mapping speeds when theShaw API was called. The remapping has been reconfigured. |
Connectbase Software Release Notes
New features and enhancements in this release
Connectbase introduced the following new features and enhancements in this release.
API Enhancements
Advanced CPQ v3 now returning customerQuoteId in the callback
Advanced CPQ v3 now includes the customerQuoteId in the callback response after quote creation, aligning with the behavior in v2. This fix ensures consistent callback responses across versions, particularly when customerQuoteId is provided in the "Post Create Pricing" request, improving external integration reliability for users.
Connectbase Software Release Notes
New features and enhancements in this release
Connectbase introduced the following new features and enhancements in this release.
TCW UI Enhancements
[My Locations] Add GLID, Modified Date & User to Building Export/Import Template
The Global Location ID (GLID) field is now available in My Location Exports as a read-only field that is automatically populated by the TCW system and cannot be edited. Additionally, the [Modified Date] and [Modified By] fields have been added to the import template, aligning the headers between the import and export templates. The Access Medium field is now visible by default in the My Locations grid view. These changes are also reflected in the import/export templates and the upload hint message for a more consistent user experience.
Audit Log (Error: Success with Timeout) shows Quote Status as "Pricing Completed", not "Pricing Completed with Errors"
Implemented a solution where messaging in Audit Log for CPQ step 3 UI in TCW shows the correct error messages as below:
If there is a ‘Success with timeout’ status in Audit logs , CPQ Step 3 UI should not show ‘Pricing Completed Successfully’ but show 'Pricing Completed with Errors' with the 'Details' link directing the buyer to the error message- Success with Timeout in the audit log.
If there are a mix of ‘Success with timeout’ or ‘Error' statuses in Audit logs, and CPQ Step 3 UI shows 'Pricing Completed with Errors' with the 'Details' link. The link should now direct the buyer to showcase results including both ‘Success with timeout’ and ‘Error' statuses.