Release Notes 1.3.1 – ATL Communications

Duration: February 3 – February 21, 2025

Release: March 8, 2025

Enhanced Onboarding Validations
- Stricter input field rules for key data points (websites, SIC codes, license numbers, phone formats) to ensure more consistent and accurate BCID submissions.
Registrant Obligations Confirmation
- A new step at the end of the BCID application process requiring users to acknowledge compliance guidelines before finalizing.
FTP Access for High Call Volumes
- A secure SFTP system providing automated daily reports for OSPs managing large call traffic.
Preview of Custom Branding (Partial)
- Development has begun for custom logos and color schemes in the White-Label Portal, set to release fully in Sprint 1.3.2.

What’s Changed:
- Business Website: Checks that entries end in recognized domains (.com, .net, .gov, .edu).
- Primary Business Domain (SIC Code): Exactly 4 digits required.
- State Professional License Number: Enforces an 8–12 alphanumeric format.
- Dun & Bradstreet Number: Strictly 9 digits.
- Phone Number: Standardized to a consistent format (e.g., (XXX) XXX-XXXX).
Benefit to OSPs:
- Reduced application rejections due to inconsistent or invalid data; improved overall compliance.

What’s Changed:
- Users must scroll through a summary of obligations (e.g., prohibition of SHAFT content, accurate business data).
- Mandatory certification fields (name, date, checkbox) required to proceed.
Benefit to OSPs:
- Minimizes compliance risks by ensuring every Registrant explicitly acknowledges their responsibilities.

What’s Changed:
- Implemented a secure SFTP system allowing OSPs to retrieve daily call or settlement reports automatically generated at 2 AM UTC.
- Credentials (username, password, host, port) currently sent manually—future automation is planned.
- Soft Delete after seven days to manage storage; older files are cleared.
Benefit to OSPs:
- Scalable, automated reporting for large call volumes, reducing the need for manual exports and streamlining your billing and data analysis workflow.

Setting Up SFTP Access
- An account is created with read/list permissions; credentials are provided manually for now.
Report Generation & Availability
- Daily Reports automatically created at 2 AM UTC with the previous day’s data.
- One-Time Reports can be generated on request, but they’ll still follow the 2 AM cycle.
Accessing the Reports
- Connection Details (Host, Port 22, Username, Password) are shared after setup.
- File Names include Client ID, Report Type, Frequency, and Timestamp (e.g., Client123_ConfirmationReport_Daily_20250304.csv).
- Downloading: Use SFTP clients (e.g., FileZilla, WinSCP) to retrieve files at any time.
Data Retention & Security
- Soft Delete Mechanism clears reports older than 7 days, optimizing storage.

What’s Changed:
- Internal work has begun on allowing OSP admins to upload logos, adjust color themes, and preview changes in real time.
When to Expect It:
- Official release targeted for Sprint 1.3.2 in early April.
Benefit to OSPs (future):
- Consistent branding experience for your end-users, with quick in-platform customization.

Reduced Input Errors: Validations help standardize data and avoid wasted time correcting forms.
Compliance Confirmation: Registrant obligations step clarifies rules and ensures accountability.
High-Volume Reporting: SFTP system offers scalable and secure retrieval of detailed call data.
Brand Flexibility in the Works: Lays the foundation for robust custom branding options next sprint.

We’d love to hear from you! If you have questions about any feature or want to suggest improvements, please reach out to dvillamar@numhub.com

Thank you for being part of the BCID ecosystem and working with us to deliver an improved branded calling experience!

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