Logic-based assignment routing
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
You can now define business logic that controls when and by whom an assignment is processed in a case. By routing assignments to a specific user or group of users, you can help ensure that cases are resolved faster.
For more information, see Logic-based assignment routing.
New hashing algorithm for Password property types
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
To provide extra protection against brute-force attacks, a new hashing algorithm has been added to the Pega 7 Platform. Bcrypt is used as a default hashing algorithm for Password property types. The bcrypt key setup algorithm takes a long time to process. This means that potential attackers would have to spend a substantial amount of time testing every possible key.
For more information, see Using the bcrypt hashing algorithm for Password property types.
Discovery features for access control policies
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Access control policies now support discovery features that allow end users to view limited, customizable information about class instances that fail Read policies but satisfy Discover policies. Two types of Discovery gadgets are provided, and when discovery features are enabled, a Discovery gadget is included in the Report Viewer and in search results. Developers can customize these gadgets and include them in other parts of an application user interface.
For more information, see Discovery features for access control policies.
Update and delete actions available in access control policies
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Access control policies support update and delete actions on objects. These actions control which specific instances of a class can be created, updated, or deleted by an end user in a case.
For more information, see Creating an access control policy.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) support for Pega 7 applications
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
You can now use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate repetitive and unattended back-office activities directly from your Pega 7 application. By using RPA with your application, you can batch process large volumes of cases faster and with fewer errors compared with manual case processing. You configure the automations in Pega Robotics Automation Studio.
For example, when an automobile insurance claim is submitted, an automation can analyze the submitted information, look up and verify policy holder information, and update web and desktop applications with case information.
For more information, see:
Terminate sessions for operators from outside the Pega 7 Platform
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
The newly added Users REST API allows an authorized administrator to terminate sessions for one or more operator IDs from outside the Pega® 7 Platform. A typical use case for this API is to terminate a user’s session when the user's security credentials, which are stored externally, are known to have changed.
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Conditional filter logic supported in access control policy conditions
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
In the Access Control Policy Condition rule form, you can now add conditional logic that allows you to apply different access control policy conditions based on different situations, such as different types of users. The policy condition filters that are enforced are based on the results of Access When rules. Conditional filters can be configured to allow certain highly privileged users to bypass access control security in certain situations. This is accomplished by entering an Access When but leaving the conditional logic field blank. When such a filter is applied to a read access policy it also should be applied to the corresponding discover policy.
For more information, see Creating an access control policy condition.
Improvements to guided tour creation
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Usability improvements to creating and managing guided tours enable you to more efficiently create tours that introduce the key features of your application. Now, you configure the Manage guided tour action on a control to start, continue, or dismiss a tour, instead of specifying an API script.
For more information, see Managing a guided tour.
Upgrade utility for Get Next Work performance
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
You can run a utility to upgrade Get Next Work processing to more quickly process assignments that were created in versions of the Pega 7 Platform earlier than 7.2.2. Performance is automatically improved on new installations.
For more information, see Upgrading Get Next Work performance.
Create case and Wait smart shapes available in Case Designer
Valid from Pega Version 7.2.2
Two smart shapes have been added in Case Designer. Use the Create case smart shape in a case step to create another case, a child case, or multiple child cases. Use the Wait smart shape to pause the process of a case under specified conditions.
For more information, see Adding a preconfigured step to a process.