MEX v15 Update Released January 2025

We’re excited to announce the release of MEX Version 15 Build 90.0, now available as of January 6, 2025! This update introduces a range of enhancements, new features, and critical bug fixes aimed at improving performance, usability, and security. Here’s everything you need to know about this latest release.

Key Enhancements

General Improvements:

• Azure SQL Database Support: MEX 15 can now be hosted as an Azure SQL Database, offering enhanced scalability and flexibility.

• Streamlined Memory Usage: Significant reductions in memory usage during startup and report generation.

• Service Broker Removed: Simplifying processes for better efficiency.

Performance Upgrades:

• Faster Region Asset Setup: Adding and removing assets from regions now processes significantly faster for large-scale operations.

• Improved Report Handling: Added a record limit field to Reports, ensuring seamless generation and management.

Prestarts:

• New Control File options to check for outstanding defects when raising a Prestart. Options include "All Defects," "Major Defects Only," or "Disabled."

New Features

Preventative Maintenance:

• Accurate filtering of assets in Inspection Details preview.

• Enhanced PM Schedule List view with correct time zone differences.

Dashboard:

• Improved Y-axis value display for Stacked Column series graphs.

MEX Ops:

• Requests created in mobile mode using SSO login now work correctly after periods of inactivity.

• Custom listing columns can now be added to Ops Requests listings.

Bug Fixes

Foreign Currency:

• Accurate conversion of Purchase Orders and invoices to local currency for seamless financial processes.

• Resolved unit price inconsistencies for foreign currency requisitions.

General Fixes:

• Fixed layout display issues for MEX Grids.

• Printing from the document editor now works as expected.

• Improved autocomplete functionality for asset ellipses.

Security Enhancements:

• Addressed all findings from the latest penetration tests.

• Enhanced SSO login and inactive user restrictions.

• Updated Protobuf.js to version 7.2.5 to resolve known vulnerabilities.

Reports and Imports:

• Resolved date interpretation errors during CSV imports.

• Improved catalog item updates to prevent duplication issues.

Stores:

• Corrected stock discrepancies caused by reverse issuing and non-inventory receipting.

• Fixed exchange rate issues in Purchase Order transactions.

Upgrade Today

This new release is designed to enhance your experience with MEX, providing better tools to manage your assets efficiently and securely.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the upgrade, feel free to contact our support team at support@mex.com.au or call us at +61 7 3392 4777.

Upgrade today and take advantage of these powerful new features and fixes!