Improvements #
Full Microsoft Graph Support #
Microsoft will retire Exchange Web Services (EWS) by April 2027, making Microsoft Graph the strategic and supported platform for Microsoft 365 integrations going forward.
Over the past two years, OnTime has been steadily transitioning core functionality from EWS to Microsoft Graph. With OnTime 6.4, all Microsoft 365 functionality is now fully supported through Microsoft Graph, providing long-term compatibility with Microsoft’s roadmap, enhanced security alignment, improved scalability, and a modern foundation for future development.
Organizations currently using EWS can continue to do so while Microsoft maintains support for the platform. However, with version 6.4, customers can begin planning and executing their transition to Microsoft Graph at their own pace, well ahead of Microsoft’s EWS retirement deadline.
SHARE MY TIME- FOR ALL REGISTRED ONTIME USERS #
Share My Time is included in the licenses for all registered OnTime Group users and therefore you can start using it right after upgrading to version 6.4 of OnTime group calendar.
Share My Time allows users to grant external parties access to your calendar, allowing them to view your availability and schedule meetings with you without having to see your actual schedule. Eliminating the need for endless back-and-forth emails when trying to find a suitable meeting time.
Step 1: Customise and distribute the link
- Tailor your link to suit your preferences. Set parameters such as minimum lead time or rolling days.
- Distribute the link through your website, direct messages, email footer, and more—the possibilities are limitless
Step 2: Recipient chooses a time
- The recipient of the link can then view your availability and select their preferred meeting time from the options you have provided.
Step 3: Meeting confirmed
- You have the flexibility to customise your booking link to accept bookings either manually or automatically.
- Once you accept the meeting is confirmed, and your recipient receives a confirmation email to ensure a seamless experience for all parties involved.
Share My Time will be available for all registered OnTime users, but with different features available depending on your commitment.
ONTIME DESKTOP #
- Updated private event handling to display legend colors for other users.
- Added a new action on the event form to copy the event URL.
- Added a search function to the event list.
- User Search
- Added advanced search filters for:
- Company
- EmployeeID
- Location
- Department
- Title
- Added the option to display a user’s Manager.
- Custom fields configured in the Admin client are now displayed on the Business Card.
- Email addresses and URLs shown on the Business Card are now clickable.
Organizer Display
ONTIME ADMIN #
- Microsoft Graph and Exchange
- Added a new Graph Page Size setting under Domains > Advanced. The recommended value is Auto, but administrators can specify a fixed page size if Microsoft changes Graph paging behavior.
- Added a new option under Domains > Advanced to use a significantly faster Graph-based synchronization method for events and permissions.
- Added an option to completely disable EWS for Exchange Online domains.
- Added support for synchronizing hidden groups through the new Include Hidden
- Groups setting in domain configuration.
- Configuration and Administration
- Added a new default setting to define the startup view for first-time OnTime users.
- Added email notifications when an application key or secret is nearing expiration.
- Added configuration options for how long Pollarity polls are retained.
- User and Display Settings
- Added First Name and Last Name as available sorting options in Default Settings.
- Added support for sorting users by EmployeeID.
- Added support for using EmployeeID in name formatting.
- Added support for configuring up to three custom rows in Business Card settings.
- Added the option to display a user’s Manager on the Business Card.
- Organizer Display
- Removed the Always show organizer on events setting. Organizer information is now
- always displayed for users with Limited Details access or higher.
OUTLOOK POLLARITY #
- Added configuration options for how long Pollarity replies are retained.
ONTIME CONFIG #
- Removed the Always show organizer on events setting. Organizer information is now always displayed for users with Limited Details access or higher.
ONTIME BACKEND #
- Microsoft Graph. Added support for selecting the OnTime Graph subscription method used for event synchronization.
- Upgraded the embedded web server to Tomcat 10.1.55.
Bug Fixes #
ONTIME DESKTOP #
- Fixed an issue where the Free Time Search did not consider room booking windows.
- Fixed an issue where Copy with Description did not include attachments and embedded images.
ONTIME POLLARITY #
- Fixed an issue where external links in Pollarity External did not function correctly.
- Fixed a regional formatting and display issues on the print page.
ONTIME CATERING ADD-IN #
- Fixed an issue where not all catering items were displayed when multiple rooms were added to the same event.