The Security Update
Available soon
We are pleased to present version 7.4, which brings you major improvements and new features. Thanks to its original architecture, BiblioMaker is the first Swiss library system native to Windows and Mac
Certified for macOS Sequoia
and Windows 24H2
Versions 7.4 are optimized for the latest processors and operating systems. Their native operation in a dedicated client application rather than a web browser offers unique advantages in terms of performance, ease of use and security.
The security of your data is our top priority, and version 7.4 make it even more so. It's also worth remembering that Office Maker is a 100% Swiss-independent solution, and that our cloud servers and backups are also hosted in Switzerland.
QUIC Network Protocol
This network protocol, developed by Google some ten years ago, is now used by major names such as Microsoft and Meta, and Office Maker is the first major Swiss ERP to use it.
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It provides more stable connections, enhanced security thanks to its encryption against man-in-the-middle attacks, and improved performance, especially for slow Internet connections.
Security improvements
The login dialog for cloud versions has been extended to local servers and single-user versions. As a result, it no longer displays user account names, which could have facilitated intrusion attempts. The user name can, however, be stored locally on the workstation.
Administrators can now force users to define more secure passwords by setting a minimum length (between 6 and 60 characters in Unicode, including any special symbols), the presence of numbers and letters, and upper and lower case letters.​
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We recommend personal, impossible-to-guess “passphrases” of at least 15 characters, which are easier to remember than a shorter, complex password, and just as secure. Passwords or passphrases are stored on the server in encrypted, one-way form (hashing), and cannot be known to anyone (including us) except the user who set it.
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In both client-server and cloud modes, the login dialog has been strengthened against any hacking attempt or brute-force penetration.
User authorization management can now prevent an account from accessing the Action>Apply command, which - if misused - can cause damage to the database.​
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The method for verifying an account's access authorizations to certain records has been optimized to speed things up considerably when there are a large number of records.
The encryption key (2048 bits in TLS 1.3) for communications between client workstations and the server is now unique to each company and program, and is replaced each time the server application is started.
Online Catalog
The online catalog for library users has been completely revamped, and its widescreen interface has been updated to current graphic standards. Indeed, although the catalog was functional, its look was showing the weight of the years.
The new interface now takes better advantage of the increased screen surface area, and adapts to different screen sizes. A minimum resolution of 1280 x 800 dots is recommended to display all the necessary elements.
The list of documents found displays the document cover image, making the catalog more attractive. In addition, the Imprint field appears below the title, providing the name of the publisher and the year of publication.
After the cosmetic aspect, we'll be tackling the search engine to offer new functions to your users.
New Announcements
We've added a new Envelope button to the Main Window, enabling us to send you useful or urgent information without cluttering up your e-mail inbox. Announcements are valid for a certain period of time and will delete themselves when they are no longer relevant.
With version 7.4, we continue to improve our software, always at the cutting edge of user-friendliness and technology.