We are excited to announce the release of CIPAce™ 10.1, which introduces a powerful set of enhancements designed to improve data visualization, geospatial intelligence, workflow efficiency, and system-wide access control. These updates further strengthen CIPAce as a leading capital program management software platform, empowering agencies to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Below is a breakdown of the key features and improvements included in this release.
Seamless Power BI Integration for Advanced Data Visualization
CIPAce now enables users to embed and publish Power BI reports directly within the platform, creating a more unified and interactive reporting experience.
Key Features:
- Create and link Power BI reports using Workspace ID and Report ID
- Embed reports into dashboards and entity records
- Real-time data refresh without reloading pages
- Full Power BI functionality including filtering, drill-down, and sorting
- Support for full-screen and print-ready reports
Additionally, two embedding modes provide flexibility for organizations:
- Embed for Your Customers: Public-facing reports without login
- Embed for Your Organization: Secure, role-based access requiring Power BI authentication
This enhancement significantly improves business intelligence (BI) accessibility and supports real-time decision-making.
Enhanced GIS Capabilities for Smarter Spatial Analysis
CIPAce 10.1 delivers major upgrades to its Geographic Information System (GIS), allowing users to manage geospatial data more efficiently and independently.
Highlights:
- Store geospatial business layer data directly within CIPAce
- Improved Map Layers Manager with transparency, visibility, and styling controls
- New drawing tools (point, line, polygon, rectangle, circle)
- Advanced search functionality combining address and layer data
- Ability to link GIS shapes to entity records
Additional improvements include:
- Location coordinate measurement tools
- Bookmark and export enhancements
- Selected items list shortcuts for faster navigation
These upgrades provide a more robust GIS mapping and spatial data management experience, reducing reliance on external systems while increasing operational efficiency.
Improved Notification Management & Email Tracking
Communication workflows are now more streamlined with the introduction of Notification Templates and Email Logging.
New Capabilities:
- Create, edit, and manage reusable notification templates
- Automatically populate recipients, subject lines, and message content
- Track all sent emails with detailed logs including timestamps and recipients
This feature enhances workflow automation, communication consistency, and audit transparency, making it easier for teams to manage notifications at scale.
Advanced Access Control and Security Enhancements
CIPAce continues to prioritize data security and governance with new access control features:
- Configure data access rights at a granular level
- Search and audit user and role-based permissions
- Improve visibility into how access rules are applied
These updates ensure that organizations can maintain secure, compliant data environments while simplifying permission management.
Workflow Engine Optimization for Faster Decision-Making
The enhanced workflow engine introduces smarter automation logic:
- Multi-approver workflows now terminate immediately upon rejection
- Eliminates unnecessary delays in approval processes
- Improves efficiency for project approvals and capital planning workflows
This update helps organizations accelerate decision cycles and project execution timelines.
With the 10.1 release, CIPAce™ continues to evolve into a more integrated and efficient platform for capital program management. By enhancing reporting, geospatial capabilities, workflow automation, and system controls, this update helps organizations streamline operations and make more informed, data-driven decisions.
