Attention Customers,

We are writing to inform you of an upcoming security and identity upgrade to the IN-Gauge platform that will take effect as part of our next release.

To improve platform security, data accuracy, and the reliability of user-level insights, we are introducing mandatory email verification at login for a controlled set of pilot locations in Phase 1 of this rollout.

This change addresses a long-standing platform limitation: a portion of users currently access the system through unverified or shared email accounts. That weakens access control, compromises auditability, and reduces the accuracy of reporting and personalization. Verified identity is now a requirement for modern, secure, enterprise-grade systems — and this update brings in-gauge into alignment with that standard.

What will happen

After this release:

• When a user logs in, the system will check whether their email address has been verified.
• If verification is required and the email is not yet verified, the user will be prompted to complete a short verification step before continuing.
• A secure verification link will be sent to the user’s email address.
• Once verified, the user will not be prompted again.

This change does not impact registration or user creation. It only applies during login and only when verification is required for a user’s assigned locations.

What users will see

Users who are already verified will not notice any difference.
Users who are not yet verified will be redirected to a verification screen and will receive an email containing a secure, time-limited verification link. After clicking the link, access will be restored immediately.

Why this matters

This upgrade enables:

• Stronger account security
• Accurate user-level reporting
• Reliable notification delivery
• Future personalization and pre-arrival experiences
• Compliance-grade audit trails

All of these depend on trusted, verified user identities.

Support

If a user does not receive the verification email, they should check their spam or junk folder. If the issue persists, our support team is available to assist.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we strengthen the security and reliability of the in-gauge platform.

Sincerely,
Product Support

Overview:
This release optimizes the platform’s navigation and search functionality by refining filtering, enhancing search behavior, and improving overall performance. The updates ensure that end users experience swift, relevant searches tailored to hospitality entries only.

Key Enhancements:

1. Filtering Improvements

   • Enhanced Data Filtering:
     Updates to the API call and data transformation processes now filter out non-hospitality entries before rendering.
   • Client-Side Filtering:
     If filtering is processed on the client, the filter() method within the service layer has been modified to ensure only relevant properties appear.

2. Improved Search Behavior

   • Partial Match & Highlighting:
     The search component now supports fuzzy search—leveraging Angular’s built-in pipes or Fuse.js—so that partial matches are accurately found and highlighted.
   • Performance Boost with RxJS:
     Implementation of RxJS debounce limits excessive API calls, resulting in more efficient and responsive search performance.

3. Enhanced Usability & Reduced Scrolling

   • Result Limitation:
     Search results are now capped at 10–15 entries per search to streamline the user experience and minimize scrolling.
   • "Show More" Option:
     A "Show More" button has been added when search results exceed the limit, ensuring users can access additional entries when needed.

4. Code Updates

   • Search Logic Update:
     Modifications to the search logic in search.component.ts incorporate all the above enhancements, ensuring seamless integration with the IN-Gauge platform.

Benefits:

• Increased Relevance:
  Users receive search results that strictly pertain to hospitality, reducing noise and irrelevant entries.
• Improved Performance:
  The RxJS debounce implementation and refined API calls lead to faster, more efficient data processing and rendering.
• Enhanced User Experience:
  Limiting results and providing a “Show More” option minimizes scrolling while making it easier for users to find what they need. Partial match highlighting further assists in quickly identifying the desired property.
• Cleaner and More Maintainable Code:
  These updates simplify future development and troubleshooting by improving code clarity and functionality within search.component.ts.