The Govroam Companion

The Govroam Companion

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Version History of The Govroam Companion

1.2.0

June 1, 2022

This update includes accessibility enhancements in line with WCAG 2.1. Improvements include: - Screen Reader Compatibility Users can now use screen readers to navigate around all areas of the app interface, including the map showing participating venues. - Site List In addition to the visual map showing locations, where each pin can be clicked to show venue details, users can now also see the participating venues in a list that updates dynamically in line with what is showing on the map visual. The list can also be searched for full/partial text matches independently of the map function. - Customisable Font & Button Size Users can significantly increase font and button size without losing content or functionality. The exact rate of zoom that can be achieved without impacting usability will depend on the size of your mobile device.

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1.1.0

June 8, 2020

- Improvements to clustering options - Improvements to data downloading - Support for dark mode - Minor visual updates and improvements - Various other minor bug fixes and improvements

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1.0.3

July 16, 2018

- Various performance improvements - Minor interface updates

1.0.2

April 10, 2018

This release updates the app and adds new functionality as follows: • Ability to filter the locations shown on the map by the affiliation of the organisation offering them. For example, allowing a local government user to display only venues that are affiliated with local government or available to the general public, and not display locations that they might not be able to visit and use such as hospitals or police stations. • Accessibility options. The app is now better integrated with the iOS capabilities with regard to scaling and high contrast display, so should be more usable for users needing this assistance. • iPhone X compatibility. The notched screen of the X model presents challenges to full screen apps. The govroam companion now adjusts the location of controls to make best use of screen realestate when running on the iPhone X. • Easier access to map functions. Fewer taps are required to access e.g. routing information, and the overall task flow has been revised to be more intuitive and efficient. • GUI improvements. Tweaks to menu layouts, fonts, map pins etc. for an overall more harmonious appearance.

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1.0.1

September 1, 2017

This release fixes a couple of small bugs, and makes it easier to access navigation features of the app. • Map pins now correctly mark the location at the tip of the pin, not its centre. • When a venue pin is selected, a new icon at the left of the label links you directly to your native navigation app to get directions to this venue. • Returning from navigation back to the companion app, the map screen no longer resets to your current location.

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1.0.0

August 11, 2017

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Description of The Govroam Companion

The Govroam Companion app is a tool to help users of govroam find other participating public sector venues where they can connect to the Internet. What is govroam? In an ever more collaborative public sector, staff need to connect to the internet and to resources at their home organisation, in multiple locations, using any device – whether they’re managers, members of the emergency services, or people in multidisciplinary teams. Govroam, from Jisc, can make this happen seamlessly. With govroam, your staff can access the govroam network provided by any participating organisation, using a single, securely authenticated sign-on managed by your organisation – so they only need to log in once to ‘just connect’. Meanwhile, visiting staff from other participating organisations can access your govroam-enabled guest network in the same way, using their own sign-on credentials, reducing the time you spend managing guest accounts. Govroam is easy to use – and a step forward in enabling mobile collaboration across the public sector. Govroam means you can: · Offer easy-to-use internet access across multiple · Support public sector collaboration and integration, such as that between health and social care · Assists in the process of estate rationalisation, as govroam can act as a standard for wireless networking in multi-department public-sector buildings · Can be part of your disaster recovery planning, as staff can ‘just connect’ on alternative public-sector sites. · Improve the scope of your ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) policy.. · Authenticate users securely through a single, authenticated sign-on, managed by the user’s own organisation. · Save time on guest account management Unlike other anonymous systems, every device that authenticates through govroam is tied to a real government worker. This strong accountability means: · Support issues can easily be tied to a specific device/user and resolved · Security issues, such as a virus outbreak, can be mitigated by identifying, monitoring and controlling specific devices based on identity · Rogue behaviour can be tied to individuals, and access revoked. The Govroam Companion App The app helps users find venues that offer govroam connectivity that is appropriate for their use (i.e. a health worker can filter results to display only NHS venues), and provides an overview of the scope of the national govroam federation as it grows. The data it displays is added by the technical administrators of govroam at the various participating organisations. If your local govroam instance is not represented, please contact your admin to ask them to update the app database via Jisc.
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The Govroam Companion: FAQ

Is the software for The Govroam Companion compatible with iPads?

Yes, The Govroam Companion can support iPad devices.

Who launched the app?

The The Govroam Companion app was built by Jisc.

What is the lowest iOS version that The Govroam Companion can run on?

The minimum iOS requirement for the app is 9.0 or higher.

How does the app rank among users?

Currently, there are no user ratings available for The Govroam Companion.

What is the category of the The Govroam Companion app?

The Govroam Companion Relates To The Productivity App Genre.

What is the recent version of The Govroam Companion?

1.2.0 is the newly released version of the The Govroam Companion app.

When was the most recent The Govroam Companion update made available?

The Govroam Companion updated its app on October 5, 2024.

Do you know when The Govroam Companion was first made available?

The release date of the app was February 6, 2023.

What is the recommended age for the The Govroam Companion app?

This app is rated for ages 4 and up, and contains only family-friendly content.

What languages are available on The Govroam Companion?

The following list of languages is supported by the The Govroam Companion app: .

Does Apple Arcade provide access to The Govroam Companion for its subscribers?

No, The Govroam Companion is not featured on Apple Arcade.

Can users make in-app purchases in The Govroam Companion?

Unfortunately, users cannot make in-app purchases within The Govroam Companion.

Does The Govroam Companion provide support for Apple Vision Pro?

No, The Govroam Companion does not provide support for Apple Vision Pro.

Does The Govroam Companion incorporate ads within the app?

No, The Govroam Companion does not incorporate ads within the app.

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    Govroam from Jisc is going to transform roaming connectivity, and this app is going to get better as all the public sector organisations that deploy govroam add their data. In the meantime, KentPSN shows us what the rest of the UK will soon look like.