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2026_01 January Release 1

Posted By: Suruthi K - 01/08/2026

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QMS Release – Summary of Key Improvements

1. Data correctness & numerical consistency

This release significantly improves the consistency and reliability of numeric values across the platform.

  • Standardized handling of NaN, empty, and zero values across apps and exports
  • Enforced consistent decimal precision and rounding behavior for predicted, calculated, and displayed values
  • Corrected inconsistencies where values appeared differently across tabs, pop-ups, and reports
  • Resolved cases where values incorrectly appeared as “–” instead of 0

Affected areas: Multiplanner, Stars Planner, Star Explorer, Company State Report, Reports, Valuator, Parent Org Popup

 

2. Stars methodology alignment & analytical clarity

Several changes improve how Stars-related metrics are calculated, visualized, and interpreted.

  • Corrected swapped improvement measures (with vs. without values)
  • Added clear distinction between rounded and unrounded ratings in tooltips
  • Updated trend charts to use dynamic Y-axis scaling based on unrounded contract ratings
  • Ensured predicted values and summary metrics follow consistent rounding rules
  • Added Summary Mean visibility where previously missing

Affected areas: Multiplanner, Stars Planner, Star Explorer

 

3. UI-to-export parity & trust improvements

This release addresses multiple gaps between what users see in the UI and what they receive in Excel exports.

  • Fixed charts and data not updating correctly in Excel exports
  • Restored missing private records and group details in downloads
  • Aligned year-wise and measure-level data between UI and reports
  • Ensured empty or no-membership values display consistently in exports

Affected areas: Stars Dashboard, Scenario Manager, Reports

 

4. Filtering, state persistence & guardrails

Improvements to filtering behavior and user feedback reduce confusion and invalid states.

  • Fixed filters clearing unexpectedly or displaying null/undefined pills
  • Prevented infinite loading states when required selections are missing
  • Added clearer alerts and validation messages for invalid actions
  • Resolved cases where dropdowns populated despite “no data” results

Affected areas: Star Explorer, Time Series, Scenario Manager

 

5. Visualization, accessibility & UX polish

Targeted UI improvements enhance readability and accessibility without changing underlying logic.

  • Improved tooltip formatting, conditional coloring, and condensed displays
  • Updated legend behavior and color-blind-friendly palettes
  • Fixed alignment, font, and spacing inconsistencies
  • Added a global toast for consistent notifications and error messaging

Affected areas: Multiplanner, Stars Dashboard, General UI

 

6. Miscellaneous stability fixes

  • Resolved navigation and scrolling issues
  • Fixed overlapping UI elements in pop-ups and maps
  • Corrected knowledge center errors and menu font rendering
  • Added missing fields and validations in user and scenario creation

 

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