The lastest ixkio product features and updates.
We've released some additional updates to the NTAG424 encoding feature available through the ixkio mobile app.
Flex Alpha users can now encode NTAG424 tags for API response mode. We've added the ability for API users to add their own domain name URL and then dynamically encode authentication NTAG424 tags using their own domain for authentication via ixkio's API. Ixkio will automatically generate the keys and store against the tags. It's also possible to encode the tags dynamically using the CUID (customer unique ID).
The structure of the URL can be modified using the ixkio subtags system to control where in the URL the count, unique code and CUID/XUID are placed.
For customers using their own custom domain on ixkio with Redirect Response mode, it's now possible to encode NTAG424 tags with the ixkio App with that custom domain.
We are currently beta testing :
- more flexibility in the API encoding to include NTAG424's encrypted meta (count + UID) mirroring option
- dynamic unencrypted encoding of the tag UID within the URL
Clusters have now been released in full across all Flex Alpha plans.
Clusters allow the categorisation of Batches to provide a more manageable system on large scale deployments. By using Clusters, Batches can now be marked and filtered by additional parameter - such as colour or size. This allows Batches of tags to be released under the same Tag Group while still being able to manage at scale. Cluster information can of course be dynamically included in CodeLink, API response or Redirect URL as required.
We are now beta testing multiple Cluster options and Cluster based rules for release later in July 2024.
We've launched v4 of the ixkio mobile app with a number of improvements and updates including :
Ixkio users can now encode their own NTAG424 tags directly from the mobile App. Ixkio will create the keys, automatically assign them to your Tag Codes and manage all the settings. Can be used with custom domains and coming shortly, API response modes.
We've improved the Check feature to provide more information including tag authentication confirmation for NTAG424 tag users :
Android users can now benefit from faster tag encoding by using the continuous encode mode. No screen taps are required between encoding large number of tags.
Smart Assign allows our mobile app users to dynamically change assignment batch destination via a QR code scan.
Administrators can generate Smart Assign QR codes for Batches within the Console. These can be printed out or emailed as a pdf directly to factories or production lines. Users on the ixkio mobile app who are assigning NFC tags to specific product lines can then scan the QR codes to change assignment Batch.
For example, a Smart Assign QR code might be created for a 'Blue Handbag' and a 'Red Handbag'. On production, the mobile user would first scan the Blue Handbag QR code and then start assigning tags which would be moved into the Blue Handbag batch. Then, they can scan the Red Handbag QR code to start assigning tags to the Red Handbag batch.
Smart Assign provides a dynamic ability for factories and production lines to have limited but flexible control over assignment.
With the growing demand from our customers to store additional data for product passports and similar applications, we've expanded the number of Extended Data fields available on our Alpha plan and have now incorporated Extended Data into the Flex plan.
We are also currently beta testing with a limited set of customers a more advanced Extended Data management system. We expect this to be released by early January 2024. If you are an existing customer looking for more advanced Extended Data options, drop us a message and we can discuss options with you. ate
It is now possible to set a time period that will automatically log users out of our App.
Our App will then require users to log back in if they wish to continue using it.
We've added a new option for mobile app encoding. Currently, to prevent accidental duplicate encoding, ixkio stops Tag Codes being re-encoded with the ixkio mobile app if they have already been encoded.
For customers who want to encode a large number of NFC tags with the same Tag Code, we've added 'Encode Unlimited' which will ignore a Tag Codes Encode status and allow for endless encoding.
Tag Codes now have Encode Status alongside Assignment Status. The Encode Status flag can be used for your own use for keeping track of which Tag Codes you have encoded. However, it's primarily designed for users encoding using our ixkio mobile apps as a mechanism to prevent accidental duplicate encoding.
We have now updated our iPhone and Android Apps to allow users full Assignment features. We are now retiring mobile browser based Assignment. The latest Apps are available on the Apple and Google Play stores.
Our powerful Codelink has been upgraded to allow the dynamic linking of both Core and Extended data from ixkio to your landing pages. Customers using ixkio to store product related data such as serial numbers or manufacturing information, can now pass this dynamically to landing pages using CodeLink with a single line of javascript. CodeLink works with Shopify, Wix, Webflow, Squarespace and custom built websites.
From December 2023, it will no longer be possible to encode tags through a browser/USB device. However, it is now possible to encode tags through our new mobile app!
This app is available on Android and iOS.
Ixkio now allows the creation of multiple CodeLink codes for more advanced multi-site management.
With the latest upgrades to our CodeLink system, all the functionality of direct response can be built into existing systems such as Wix, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow or Squarespace.
We have launched our new Ixkio App that can encode tags with just your mobile phone and works across all plans including Lite!
Stay tuned for future updates and additional features.
Ixkio's CodeLink system is now available for use on all ixkio Flex plans. CodeLink allows the transfer of tag related data - such as serial numbers of manufacturing data - between ixkio and landing pages without complex server integration.
CodeLink works with both Standard (NTAG213, iCODE SLIX) tags and Authentication (NTAG424) tags. On the on Flex Pro and Alpha plans, CodeLink can also be used with Authentication tags to help protect the landing pages from unwanted hits - creating a secure link between the authentication tag and the page content.
We've created a new Shopify App that enables product data stored within ixkio to be dynamically passed onto existing Shopify pages.
This is only available for users on our Flex Plans.
New 'Reserved' Assignment Status on Tag Codes prevents multi-user accidental encoding of the same Tag Code
We are now displaying realtime NFC authentication data on the Console scan logs.
The classification of a failed authentication is complicated as there's a number of ways it can be interpreted in the system. For the purposes of the console, a failed authentication is regarded as the presence of the data required from the chip to make an authentication attempt but that the code was incorrect.
Note that a failed authentication is recorded regardless of whether a Rule is created to manage the Response.
To allow for better management of multi-user Assignment or Encoding via the mobile Apps, we've added Assignment and Monitoring screens. These screens provide a near realtime display of the current system wide Assignment and Encoding activity with a breakdown of Tag Codes, Users and relevant batches.
All changes associated with Tag Codes, Batches, Tag Groups, Folders and users now started to be logged and displayed.