Version 2023.3 – October 7, 2023

   Performance Enhancements

In recent years, the complexity and quantity of data within our models have notably expanded. However, this growth has led to slower loading times for clients working with extensive datasets. To address this, our latest release introduces a revamped data infrastructure that harnesses the power of BigQuery. Operating as a serverless, organized data repository, BigQuery excels at swiftly handling substantial datasets with advanced analytics. This enhancement significantly curtails load times across the platform.

   New User Experience

Behind the scenes, we're working on an overhaul of the Othot application. The user interface has remained largely unchanged for the past seven years. Because designs can become stale over time and workflows tend to grow in inconvenient ways, we're currently working to reimagine the user experience and have built out the scaffolding for the updated interface. Over the next few releases, we'll continue building out new workflows, and we'll collect your feedback to ensure we're meeting your needs and improving your experience with Othot.

   Other Enhancements and Bug Fixes

In each release, we enhance existing features, expand functionalities, and address software bugs. Noteworthy highlights from this round of updates include:

• Added the ability for Models to now support Student Aid Index changes.
• Resolved an issue that prevented filtering and pivoting of Top Impact columns.
• Fixed a forecast query issue that occasionally overestimated future impacts.
• Addressed an issue causing sensitivity page exports to become stuck.
• Fixed a problem where data did not always export properly from the Insights grid.