PlanetNTF

We recently hosted a presentation about the latest version of our smart email solutions, HCL Verse v2.2.0. It was well-attended and there were some great questions raised. We have listed them here, along with responses from our experts. You can watch the complete replay here, and also read up on this launch here.

Verse 2.2.0 and related features  

Q: We are already using Verse and upgrading from Domino v11 to v12. What does it take for us to upgrade to the latest version of Verse?  

A: The latest version of Verse works on Domino v12. You will need to download the package from the license and download portal and install it on Domino as you have done before.

Q: How will a restored message avoid being archived again, assuming it matches the same archive rule?  

A: Currently, mail rules only work in pre-defined condition and typically, it works with new incoming email which fits that pre-defined condition. In this case, the restored message shouldn’t be archived again.

General Use of Verse  

Q: Is HCL Verse the default mail client on Domino?  

A: We included Verse in the Domino v12 package. Customers can still choose the client that they prefer to use. The version of Verse in Domino v12 is v2.0.1, so if you want to use the latest version, you will have to get the package from the license and download portal and you can read this guide to getting started.

Q: Since Verse is a web client for HCL mail, can we use Verse without the ID Vault for users who do not use Notes at all?  

A: Verse can be used without the ID Vault, but secure mail operations (signing and encryption) would not be supported in that case.

Verse Future Roadmap  

Q: Is “delayed delivery” on the roadmap (for parity with Notes)?  

A: We have this on our roadmap, but it is not our top priority at this point. We will provide updates in the coming months.

Q: In another email application, if the user searches for any name, it shows the result by highlighting the words in subject, sender name and mail body. Can we get this feature in Verse?  

A: This is a great idea. We’ll consider this and see how we can fit this into our roadmap.

Q: Is Verse able to provide the password suggestion dialog when enforcing the password?  

A: This feature is not available for now, but we’ll certainly consider it.

Q: There are many preferences still within the iNotes or via a Notes client which are not available in Verse. When will these become available within Verse?  

A: We understand the concerns of managing preferences, so we have been delivering various preferences in the past releases and this release as well. We’ll continue to work on that. Ultimately, users should be able to manage most of the preferences on Verse, like what they can do on iNotes.

Q: Is Verse going to support two-factor login?  

A: TOTP is on our roadmap, and we hope to ship it in the coming months.

(Q) Are you going to provide color-coding for senders?  

A: Yes, this is one of our top priorities, so we do have a plan for it.

Verse installation and packages  

(1) Q: What is the servers_lookup jar used for?  

A: Please refer to the following documentation for more information:

• Configuring server    
• Configuring a Proxy for HCL Verse High Availability  

Q: Can you please provide the system requirements for 2.2.0?  

A: Yes, please refer to this system requirements.

For more information about Verse, please visit HCL Verse website. The feature and benefits guide is also available on the site.   

We are pleased to announce the release of HCL Verse v2.2.0 for general availability.

In this release, we continue investing our effort in integration between Verse and Sametime and enhancing mail capabilities. 
 
With the new features, you will be able to chat with your team members with one click from the mail view. Also, you no longer need to switch back and forth between browsers and installed PWA for accessing delegated mail files.

Here are some features in the latest release:

• Sametime awareness icon of the sender in mail view

With this feature, when you open an email, you will see the sender’s Sametime status just next to their name. If the sender is online, you can click on the icon and initiate a chat with them immediately.
Try out this feature today and chat with your colleagues at ease 
 

• Archive Enhancements

In Verse 1.0.8 we introduced the ability to access archived mail files. In 2.2.0, you can now archive, or restore from the archive, single messages using Verse.

• HCL Connections v6.5 and v7 support

You don’t have to worry about the versioning support of Connections in Verse if you are using Connections Profiles and File Previewing in Verse. We support the latest versions of Connections now!

• Type Ahead List  

Have you ever wanted to remove someone from your type-ahead list when you compose an email?

The suggestion in your type-ahead list is based on your interaction with that person/email. We introduce a new preference that allows you to remove any person or email from that list based on your needs. Don’t worry, this action is reversible.

• Progressive Web App enhancement

We added support for accessing archived and delegated mail files using installed PWA. This helps better manage your work in the installed PWA and you don’t have to switch between browsers. 

The above is just part of the story. If you want to know more about this release, please refer to the below documentation.  

HCL Verse 2.2.0 What’s New? 

HCL Verse 2.2.0 Release Notes
HCL Verse Developer site can be found here
HCL Verse Ideas Portal on Aha

We are pleased to announce the release of HCL Verse 2.1.0 for general availability. In the past few months, we have been focusing on providing you a more user-friendly email platform which aims to boost your productivity at work.  
 
Some of the new features of this release are: 
 
Contact Photo from Domino NAB:  
 
Now you can upload your contact photo (profile picture) to the Domino Directory through Verse. There are a few ways to do this: 
 
(1) Upload a photo from a local drive  
(2) Enter a URL to photo 
(3) Take a picture using the photo booth in Verse and upload it! 
 
If you already have a photo configured in the Domino directory, Verse can access the directory and display your contact photo.  
 
A New Extension Point – Modify on Send 
 
Extensibility is one of the focuses of our product. In this release, we deliver a new extension point which allows customers to modify the email body and subject before mail is sent. One of the major use cases is inserting a classified marking to mail subject and body. This feature helps users to flag and classify emails based on sensitivity of information.  This is particularly useful to public authority, government departments and large enterprises. 
 
Verse-Sametime Integration with new Sametime web client 
 
This improvement is not limited to Verse 2.1.0. With Sametime 11.5 FP1  (released in Feb 2021) you can now initiate chat and meetings with your co-workers using the new Sametime web client. We understand that it may take time for customers to upgrade to Verse 2.1.0, so this new experience is compatible with previous versions of Verse as well.  To enjoy this new feature, just install the latest FP of Sametime! 

These are just some of the features of this release.  To see the full list, please refer to our Release Note.  To try out these new features for yourself, simply download the package from Flexnet. 
 
For more Verse information visit: 

HCL Verse Developer site can be found here
HCL Verse Ideas Portal on Aha

– Domino Product Team

We are pleased to announce the release of HCL Verse v2.0 (Previously Verse on-Premises) for general availability — it’s more modern and more secure than ever. Powered by Domino, HCL Verse is a proven and trusted enterprise email platform that empowers business users without exposing your organization to security risks. HCL Verse v2.0 helps you better organize your day and seamlessly collaborate with your teams, allowing you to be more efficient and responsive. Here are some features in the latest release: 

• You can now run Verse as a browser-based standalone app (progressive web app) 
• There’s a new default React calendar event interface. Scheduling a meeting is easier than ever with this new user experience
•  Now you can create, edit and delete a mail rule on the Verse preference page so you can perform new actions on any incoming emails whenever you want
• Improved search: You can narrow down the search criteria to a customized date range
• 3–click rule for attachments: In order to download and run attachments or links from an external source in email or calendar notices, you will need to click on an acknowledgement notice This reduces your organization’s exposure to risk
• Send and file at the same time:  Before you send a new email message, you can choose to file it into a preferred folder. The sent email will now be found in the folder 
• Inbox messages now refresh with a pull down on mobile devices
• Re-authentication is now carried out via a new window (dialog) after a session timeout so that your data in the original window won’t be lost

For more information about the technical specifics of this new release, we offer more documentation here:

HCL Verse 2.0 User and Admin documentation 
HCL Verse Developer site can be found here
HCL Verse Ideas Portal on Aha

Domino Product Team 

The post Introducing HCL Verse v2.0 appeared first on HCL SW Blogs.