What’s New?

Deep Link to Locate Colleague on Floorplan (Bookit)

Implemented a deep link capability in Bookit that enables authenticated users to directly locate a colleague’s booked space on the floorplan via a URL and book near them.

Key Functionality

Hyperlink Integration

• The feature is accessible via a hyperlink bound to the Bookit application URL.

• The hyperlink parses the colleague’s email address as a parameter into Bookit.

Authentication Handling

• Upon clicking the hyperlink, the user is authenticated based on the configured connection mode:

• Only authenticated users can proceed to view booking details.

Direct Floorplan Navigation

After successful authentication:

• Bookit searches for the colleague using the provided GUID or email address.

• The system retrieves the colleague’s active booking (if available).

• The application loads directly to the same view and experience as when “Locate on Floorplan” is selected from the Find a Colleague page.

• The colleague’s booked space is displayed in focus on the configured floorplan.

User Journey Continuity

• Once the colleague’s location is displayed:

• The authenticated user can select and book available spaces.

• The booking journey mirrors exactly the standard experience triggered via “Locate on Floorplan” from Find a Colleague.

Resource Import Utility Enhancements

The Resource Import Utility has been significantly enhanced to improve scalability, extend supported data fields, strengthen validation, and streamline administrative workflows.

Support for Additional Resource Fields

The import utility now supports the following additional fields (alongside existing resource attributes):

• Neighborhood

• QR Scan Code

• VC Collaboration

• Protocol

• Organizer

• Mail Box ID

• Exchange Integration

• Exchange Configuration Setting (EWS / Graph dropdown selection)

• My Desk (Reverse Hoteling) Owner

Please Note:

• The Resource Owner is validated against the App User email ID.

• Accepts semicolon-separated Collaboration IDs.

• Accepts ‘#’ separated Resource Approval Email IDs.

Release Fixes and Changes