Enhanced UI:

The left navigation panel on the Container Cluster Management landing page has been replaced with a tab navigation option. Users can now toggle between Container Cluster Management data and the Controller Service APIs page, enabling more efficient navigation.

Global tag available across all organizational units:

Managing tags in the Shared Commercial Infrastructure is challenging because the process of updating multiple instances and values across accounts is labor-intensive. Tags need to be added for every customer, and any changes to a tag's value require updates to every instance. To address this issue, Bridge now offers Global Tags. These tags can be created and accessed across all Organizational Units (such as Global, Account, Country, Market, etc.). This feature simplifies administration and reduces the complexity associated with managing multiple tags, which is often necessary in traditional systems that require duplicating tags for each account.

Administrative control available in the tag repository page:

An administrative feature has been introduced at the account level for managing the creation of tags (key/value pairs) directly in the tag repository. Administrators can control whether tags can be created directly, allowing only governed tags or permitting both governed and ungoverned tags.

Cluster Alerts page has been enhanced:

To improve the customer experience and make it easy to find relevant information, the

Node Alerts

tab on the alerts page is now rebranded as

Cluster Alerts

. Alerts related to pods will be found under the "Pod Alerts" tab, and all other alerts will be in "Cluster Alerts.".

AIOps Global menu now available in Kyndryl Bridge:

The AIOps Global menu is now available in Kyndryl Bridge to enjoy a unified and seamless navigation experience. Key features include:

Consistent navigation: Access all AIOps operations directly within Kyndryl Bridge.
Improved usability: Follow Shidoka 2.x design standards for a modern, intuitive interface.
Enhanced productivity: Minimize context switching between platforms, accelerate access to relevant actions and insights, and streamline workflows with fewer clicks.

Connections management link now available in Bridge Console Administration menu:

The Connections management link is now available under the Administration menu. This enhancement streamlines admin access-related activities, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly experience. Key capabilities include:

Easy access and improved navigation: Enhance overall navigation and usability within the platform.
Streamlined admin activities: Manage all admin-related tasks more efficiently from a single location.

Enhanced Console tour:

The Console tour has been enhanced with a new modal-based format that supports videos and images for a more engaging user experience. Key benefits include:

Easy access and improved navigation: View the Console tour pop-up at login or access it anytime from the Support section. Explore key features and learn how to navigate the Console efficiently.
Improved efficiency: Focus on the most important sections and features to save time and reach what you need faster.
Personalized experience: Skip or disable the tour based on your preferences. Here are the options available in the Console tour:
Let’s Go: Launches a Getting started with Console guide, highlighting key features and navigation.
Skip: Jumps to the Help & Support section. After clicking Done, the pop-up will not show again.
Don’t show again: Prevents the pop-up from displaying on future logins.
Consistent guidance: Deliver the same tour experience across all account types, while showing different welcome pages for ACME and non-ACME users.

Ability to search and select repositories for technical services:

To enhance the efficiency of the onboarding process for technical services and mitigate loading difficulties associated with large repositories, a feature has been implemented that allows users to search, filter, and select repositories. This functionality streamlines the experience for DI users, enabling them to identify and choose the appropriate repository with greater ease.

Init containers now supported:

Container Cluster Management now displays Init Containers, its status and logs. In the event that an Init Container exits with an error, the container stays in a pending state. The Init Container logs record such errors, enabling administrators to troubleshoot the problem and optimize resource up-time.

Tag storing capability is now available in Tag Management:

As part of the ongoing tag management efforts, tag storing capability has been enabled and will allow applications to keep tag information in one place instead of storing it separately. The repository also tracks the lifecycle of these tags. In the tag repository table, the "used by" column shows which applications are currently using each tag.