Who is this article for?

Administrators responsible for managing Please Review.

IT access will be required to implement this update.

This article includes details on the changes to Please Review 8.3.0 and provides a link with instructions on how to perform the upgrade.

1. Product changes

Please Review 8.3.0 includes the following changes:

1.1. Hub integration phase 1

Centralized user management and single sign-on
(PR-35933, PR-35998, PR-35999, PR-36000, PR-36922, PR-37219, PR-37231)

• User Synchronization:
  • Automated user sync between Ideagen Hub and Please Review.
  • Event-driven architecture ensures real-time user data synchronization.
  • Support for user creation, updates, and deactivation.
• Single Sign-On (SSO):
  • Seamless authentication through AWS Cognito integration.
  • OAuth 2.0 PKCE authentication flow for enhanced security.
  • Automatic token refresh to maintain active sessions.

2. Software improvements

Please Review 8.3.0 includes the following improvements:

2.1. Node.js upgrade

(PR-37739)

• Comprehensive upgrade to Node.js v22.20.0:
  • Enhanced performance and stability for all Node.js-dependent operations.
  • Improved security with latest runtime vulnerabilities addressed.

2.2. Bug fixes and stability improvements

General UX Logout Resolution
(PR-32368)

• Fixed issue where users remained in inbox after logout attempts.
• Resolved “Remember Me” logout behavior.
• Ensured consistent logout experience across all authentication methods.

2.3. Open XML SDK version logging update

(PR-38109)

• Corrected version detection logging for DocumentFormat.OpenXml library:
  • Updated the system to display the correct DocumentFormat.OpenXml version.
  • Resolved customer-reported Taraservice log errors about missing Open XML SDK requirements.
  • Maintained full backward compatibility while improving version detection for troubleshooting and validation.

2.4. Word Online integration enhancement

(PR-38222)

• Expanded Word Online functionality to support:
  • Veeva Vault
  • DCTM
  • IQM (Q-Pulse)
• Implemented enhanced Word Online compatibility for reviews created through these connectors.

3. Further reading

• Please Review 8.3.0 download centre
• Getting Started with Please Review 8.3.0
• Performing a Please Review 8 Upgrade