This section lists the most recent enhancements, new features and fixes that are available for SEED users.
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| Update | macOS policy enforcement | Security updates for Apple macOS versions 13, 14, and 15 are enforced starting 27 November 2024. Action required: - Devices on macOS 15 or 15.1 must update to macOS 15.1.1 to avoid being blocked from accessing SGTS services starting 10 December 2024. Read security notes. For questions, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Update | SEED support for macOS 15 Sequoia | SEED is now officially supported on macOS 15 Sequoia. For issues, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| New feature | Banner feature on SEED dashboard | Introduced a new banner feature on the SEED dashboard to push critical messages to SEED users. For assistance, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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|---|---|---|
| Update | SEED support status for macOS 15 Sequoia | SEED has not been officially tested on macOS 15 Sequoia, and support cannot be provided for issues encountered. For assistance, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Update | Delay in macOS 15 Sequoia support | The previously announced support for macOS 15 Sequoia, originally scheduled to begin on 31 August 2024, has been delayed until further notice. For assistance, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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|---|---|---|
| Update | Windows security updates | Security updates were pushed through Windows Update Rings in Intune for vendors using Windows devices. Action required: Save your work before restarting your device if prompted. For questions, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Update | Cloudflare WARP client update | Updated Cloudflare WARP client versions: - Windows: 2024.6.473.0 - macOS: 2024.6.474.0 Impact: Users may experience a brief disconnection from SGTS resources during the installation process, lasting up to five minutes. No action is required if your device already has the updated version. For assistance, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Update | macOS 12 onboarding blocked | Devices running macOS 12 are now blocked from onboarding to SEED. For assistance, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Bug fix | Email and desktop notifications | Device naming will be standardised for notifications For assistance, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Update | SEED dashboard UI changes | The SEED Dashboard has been updated with information on SEED Configuration issues. Explore the changes on SEED Dashboard tour For assistance, contact enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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Description |
|---|---|---|
| New feature | Enhanced notification for access issues | Improved notifications to help users troubleshoot access issues with SGTS services. For any queries, please contact us via the SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
| New feature | Improved SEED component integrations | More effective integrations between SEED components to promote a smoother user experience when accessing SGTS services. For any queries, please contact us via the SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
| New feature | Expanded browser support | Widened support to include Safari browser for macOS users. For any queries, please contact us via the SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
| New feature | Strengthened security for GCC 2.0 AWS | Enhanced protection for access to GCC 2.0 AWS. For any queries, please contact us via the SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| New feature | SEED Dashboard available on GoMax devices | The SEED Dashboard is now accessible on GoMax devices. For any queries, please contact us via the SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| New feature | Admin view for CIOs and CISOs on SEED Dashboard | The SEED team have introduced a new feature for CIOs and CISOs on the SEED Dashboard, providing an admin view to enhance management and oversight. Users will need to re-login to the dashboard to effect the changes. If you have queries on this feature, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| New feature | Applying Egress IP Conditional Access Checks | To have better assurance of traffic accessing our development resources e.g., GCC and SGTS services and tools, we have rolled out a beta release for Egress IP conditional access checks to only allow traffic coming from devices with Cloudflare WARP installed and turned on. If you have queries on this feature, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Alpha Release | WoG M365 access enabled on GMDs for public officers | Public officers often deal with the challenge of managing two laptops — one for GSIB tasks, such as emails, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint, and another for project development and tasks on GMD. To simplify this process and boost productivity through WoG M365 integration, our team collaborated with GIG to conduct a trial on GMDs. This feature allows developers to seamlessly access WoG emails, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online. If you have queries on this feature, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Enhancement | Improved SEED dashboard | The updated SEED Dashboard simplifies monitoring for GMD devices, offering instant insights into health status and security issues. If you have queries on this enhancement, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| New feature | Support for macOS 14 (Sonoma) | SEED now fully supports macOS 14 (Sonoma), allowing user to experience SEED on latest macOS version. If you have queries on this update, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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Description |
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| Beta Release | Applying Egress IP Conditional Access Checks | To have better assurance of traffic accessing our development resources e.g., GCC and SGTS services and tools, we have rolled out a beta release for Egress IP conditional access checks to only allow traffic coming from devices with Cloudflare WARP installed and turned on. If you have queries on this feature, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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Description |
|---|---|---|
| Updates | Updating of Cloudflare Client | To ensure SEED users are on the latest Cloudflare client, we have tested the release from the OEM and pushed it down to all GMDs. If you face issues with Cloudflare connectivity, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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Description |
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| Enhancement | Automating the installation of Rosetta | To faciliate a smoother SEED onboarding experience for macOS user, we have automated the installation of Rosetta on devices which need it for SEED onboarding. If you have queries, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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Description |
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| Enhancement | Automating Scheduled Scans | To better protect the GMDs, we have released scheduled Defender scans on the GMDs. If you face issues with GMD performance, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Beta Release | Device Based Blocking | To enforce better protection to our development resources e.g., GCC and SGTS services and tools, we have rolled out beta testing for more effective blocking of access when a GMD's health is at risk. If you have queries on this feature, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Enhancement | Rebranding of the dashboard | In the efforts to unify SEED, we have rebranded the DEEP Dashboard to SEED Dashboard. While this feature does not affect the functionality of the dashboard, the URL to the SEED Dashboard is now https://dashboard.seed.tech.gov.sg/. If you face issues accessing the new SEED Dashboard, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| New feature | Roll out of egress static IPs | This a long awaited feature. We have rolled out egress to all SEED users. While this feature does not affect the majority of SEED users, it improves the integration between SEED and some services that do not support integration with Cloudflare. If you have such a requirement to secure your environment, please get in touch with us through our SEED mailbox at: enquiries_seed@tech.gov.sg. |
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| Enhancement | SEED primer | You asked and we acted! We received feedback to simplify the onboarding guide and today, we roll out the SEED Primer. It serves like a quick start guide to enable users to onboard quickly. For more information, see SEED Primer. |
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| Enhancement | Improved onboarding steps | We have made enhancements to the SEED onboarding process. These improvements have been implemented to provide users with enhanced visibility and clarity throughout the onboarding journey. For more information, see Onboard your device to SEED. |
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| Enhancement | Improved offboarding steps | We have developed an offboarding package (script) that automates the steps to offboard your device from SEED components. You'll then be directed to submit your Intune Device ID for us to remove your device record from the server side and notify you. For more information, see Offboard device from SEED |