Ultramarine

Last update May 25, 2023

What's New?	Learn More
Answers	Generate unique order IDs to track end users' orders.   Get WhatsApp referral information.
Conversations	Bringing Macros to new conversations.   Persistence when switching between All Work and My Work.   Introducing Call time-out configuration.   Improvements and innovations in mobile Call controls – Transfers: Redesign of existing transfer call to another agent (improved UX/UI) Blind transfer of a call to another queue Blind transfer of a call to external number   Bringing Workflow updates.
Messages API	RCS, Viber, and WhatsApp Templates added to Messages API
SMS US Sender Registration	Updated US Sender Registration App
Apps and Integrations	Exchange Chatbot Tools integration
Two-factor (2FA) Authentication	New endpoints and features to enable 2FA PIN codes to be sent via Email

Answers

Track orders through unique order IDs

When an end user uses Apple payment to purchase your product or service, you can generate a unique ID for the order. Use this order ID to track the order from the beginning of the ordering process to the time the payment is done. Each time the end user edits the order, you can generate a new order identifier.

For more information, refer to the Apple Pay documentation.

Get WhatsApp referral information

Get WhatsApp referral information when end users use WhatsApp call-to-action buttons in your Facebook ads or posts to contact your chatbot.

Use fixed attributes to receive and store the referral information.

• Use the sourceType fixed attribute to identify whether the end user contacted the chatbot through a Facebook ad, a Facebook post, or a different entry point. 
• Use the sourceId fixed attribute to obtain the unique ID of the Facebook ad or post.
• Use the sourceUrl fixed attribute to obtain the URL of the Facebook ad or post.

You can then use the referral information to do actions such as routing conversations based on entry point, saving the referral information in People, and obtaining analytics about the entry points.

For more information, refer to the Fixed attributes and Get WhatsApp Referral Information sections.

Conversations

Macros in new conversations

Macros are now available for the creation of new conversations to automate repetitive tasks, simplify complex workflows, and increase productivity.

All Work

Bringing a better user experience when switching between the All Work and My Work tabs by saving the page state (pagination, scroll, conversation position, filter, sort) on All Work.

Calls

Call time-out configuration

Call center supervisors can configure the custom behavior and set call time-out for calls to have full control of the system behavior.

Mobile experience

With this release, we are implementing the following features to the Calls experience on mobile:

• Redesign of existing transfer call to another agent (improved UX/UI)
• Blind transfer of a call to another queue
• Blind transfer of a call to external number

Supervisor experience

This release brings updates to the Workflow by introducing a new  'Conversation in status waiting for' trigger and 'Call API' action.

Messages API

RCS, Viber, and WhatsApp templates added to Messages API

This month, we added two more channels to the Messages API. You can now use RCS and Viber with Messages API alongside the existing SMS, MMS, and WhatsApp channels.

Additionally, we are pleased to announce that you can now use WhatsApp templates as a message type in your communications using Messages API.

If you'd like to access Messages API, please speak to your Infobip account manager for more information.

SMS US Sender Registration

The US Sender Registration App documentation now includes extended information about Brands and Campaigns, plus a detailed Campaign flow that illustrates the journey to go live.

For more information, see US Sender-Registration App.

Apps and Integrations

Chatbot Tools

Chatbot Tools is a new app that includes the Geolocation Distance Calculator and File to Base64 functions. Chatbot Tools is a free integration that enables you to enhance the chatbot experience:

• Using the Geolocation Distance Calculator, provide destination information to your customers, for example, to send the nearest location based on the customer's current spot
• Using the File to Base64 encoder, seamlessly convert media files, for example, photos or scans from a customer conversation, into a Base64-encoded format to store in your databases

For more information, see Chatbot Tools.

Two-factor (2FA) Authentication

Email channel available on 2FA Service

Email is a new channel for two-factor authentication (2FA) that expands the options for authentication and gives customers more choice for how they receive verification codes. Users can select the option that suits their preferences or availability and choose either SMS, Email, and Voice for secure authentication.

The benefits that the email channel provides are:

• Users can quickly receive authentication codes without a mobile access device because email is a widely-used channel
• Users are comfortable providing their email addresses

When authenticating a login, many websites give multiple options, including email, to receive PIN codes. You can now deliver 2FA PIN codes by email so that your end-users have more options for receiving PIN codes.

For more information, see Using 2FA Service with Email.