We’re excited to present our October 2023 update, packed with new features and improvements to enhance your digital workspace. This builds on our earlier June release, fulfilling our commitment to a thrice-yearly product release cycle aimed at accelerating digital workplace innovation.
First off, we are unveiling all the features of our upcoming renewed employee communications app, LiveTiles Reach, which includes a new AI Content Assistant, WCAG-compliant design, and more. Our new Operations Center centralizes and simplifies the administration of all LiveTiles products and configurations.
Furthermore, we’ve revamped LiveTiles Intranet, adding new Search capabilities and eight new web parts. We’ve also made improvements to LiveTiles Core, Directory, and Analytics to provide a seamless user experience.
Let’s explore what’s new.
🎉 Meet our new LiveTiles Reach: An employee communication app, for new ways of work
After three years of research, customer feedback, and continuous development, we’re excited to unveil a groundbreaking update to LiveTiles Reach, our award-winning employee communication app.
This update is not just a facelift; it’s a complete transformation designed to make internal communications more efficient, personalized, and insightful.
Set to come available for early-access in 2024 the new LiveTiles Reach comes with a host of innovative features. At the forefront is our AI-powered assistant, designed to make content creation smarter and more intuitive. The updated interface offers simplified navigation and a new visual content designer, ensuring your articles are both clean and engaging.
In line with our commitment to accessibility, the new design is WCAG compliant. And for those looking for more identity verification options, we’ve integrated Okta support to make your experience even more secure.
Key new features:
New AI Virtual Assistant for content creation
Creating content just got a whole lot easier with LiveTiles Reach. Our new AI assistant helps you quickly generate and optimize text, making your messages more effective. And that’s not all—soon you’ll be able to predict how well your content will perform before you even publish it, thanks to our upcoming predictive analytics feature. It’s all about making content creation simpler and smarter, so you can engage your audience like never before.
New user interface
We’ve revamped the LiveTiles Reach interface to make it more user-friendly and efficient. This isn’t just a visual update; it’s a complete redesign for both web and mobile apps. Now, you can navigate more easily with integrated admin features, enjoy modern configurations, and benefit from a design that’s focused on user experience. Plus, we are working on making it more accessible, with the aim of meeting WCAG standards.
Feeds with advanced targeting
Say goodbye to endless scrolling and information overload. Our updated Reach Feeds make it easier than ever to find what you need. The feed is now a one-stop-shop, offering a mix of news and updates tailored to you or your team. You can easily personalize your feed or let the organization guide what you see. Plus, if you can’t find something, a quick search will get you there. It’s all about making content more relevant and easier to find.
Revamped news feed
Keeping up with important updates is essential but can be challenging. That’s why we’ve revamped the LiveTiles Reach news feed. It now features a structured layout similar to your favorite news sites, making it easier to consume information. The feed also prioritizes content based on its importance to you or your team. And if you’re worried about missing something crucial, our new nudge feature will highlight what you might have overlooked. It’s all designed to keep you informed and engaged.
A new dimension to M365 Integration
We’re taking your Microsoft 365 experience to the next level with LiveTiles Reach. Our new features make it easier and more personalized to interact with M365. You can now tailor your feeds, integrate directly into Microsoft Teams, and enjoy a user-friendly interface with updated web parts. We’ve also added Microsoft Viva integration and a unified search function that works across both Elastic Search and Microsoft Search. It’s all about making your digital workplace more efficient and customized.
Okta authentication and OpenID integration
Identity verification is crucial in today’s digital workplace. That’s why we’re expanding your options with the integration of Okta and OpenID in LiveTiles Reach. These new features offer more sec