Revolutionizing Asset Integrity Management with the Latest α-phe Updates
Ankaa Consulting is excited to introduce the latest α-phe Platform Updates for Q4 2024, designed to enhance efficiency, security, and usability for asset integrity management professionals. These updates provide advanced digital tools to streamline workflows, improve risk-based inspection (RBI) processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Key Updates & New Features
1. Enhanced User Experience & Data Management
- Audit Tracking for Field Values – Maintain a full change history for data fields, improving transparency and accountability.
- Kanban View in Grid – Visualize work progress through a drag-and-drop task management system.
- Editable Grid & Sorting – Make real-time changes directly in the platform, with saved user preferences for a personalized workflow.
2. Next-Gen GIS & Visualization
- Enhanced Geo Mapping
- Pulse effects on map markers for better visualization.
- Radar Markers to highlight monitoring zones.
- Real-time coordinates panel for precise geospatial insights.
- P&ID & Isometric Viewer Enhancements
- Interactive plotting of Thickness Measurement Locations (TMLs).
- Color-coded risk indicators for corrosion analysis (Green, Yellow, Red).
- Improved zoom and annotation capabilities for detailed inspections.
3. Improved Security & Authentication
- Single Sign-On (SSO) Implementation
- Azure Active Directory (AD) & SAML Authentication for enterprise-level security.
- Secure role-based access control (RBAC) ensures compliance with IT policies.
- New User Types for Flexible Access
- External Users – Controlled access for clients and third-party collaborators.
- Concurrent Users – Shared licensing model to optimize resource use.
- Floating Users – SSO-authenticated read-only access for seamless team collaboration.
4. Advanced Datalogger & Sensor Integration
- Direct Integration with Echo 9 & Sonatest D50
- Automated Data Synchronization ensures real-time NDT thickness measurement updates.
- Eliminates manual data entry errors, improving efficiency and accuracy.
5. Mobile App Upgrades for On-the-Go Professionals
- Biometric Authentication – Secure access via Face Recognition & Fingerprint Login.
- QR Scanner – Instant asset retrieval by scanning QR codes.
- Online & Offline Modes – Work seamlessly even in remote locations.
- Improved Document Handling
- Attach & Annotate Images for quick referencing.
- View Word, Excel, PDF files directly in-app.
- One-click bulk download of documents for convenience.
6. Interactive Dashboard & Analytics Enhancements
- Widget Chart Updates
- Constant Lines for Benchmarking – Set thresholds and performance targets.
- Zoomable Charts for deep trend analysis.
- Custom Dashboards – Save filters, tailor widgets, and analyze asset integrity data at a glance.