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<b>ATTENTION Tablet Users (updated 8/23/2023): We are experiencing issues with drivers being able to route to the job site using the to-job site button on the tablets. Currently when attempting to route the error may say "error constructing route." We have a new app version that can help with this issue. Please contact GivenHansco support to receive the new app.</b>
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<b>(11/29/2023) Some customers have reported issues using our 800 number.
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<b>WARNING (4/11/2023): Support Alert!!!! Internet and phone communications are down at our Columbus office. </b></span>
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All On-Delivery tablets need to be updated to at least version 1.7.24 by March 30, 2022. 
  
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=Software Updates=
 
=Software Updates=
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<p><span style="color:#ff0000">We are currently experiencing issues with Symantec anti-virus software which is preventing installation of Keystone web updates. Please contact support if you need assistance.</span></p>
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'''[[New Keystone Releases|Latest Release]] 4.5.6'''  (4/3/2024)
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'''[[New Keystone Releases|Latest Release]] 3.6.4'''  (12/23/2019)
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<p><b>Dispatch customers with remote stand-alone ticketing systems should update to version 4.5.3 or higher as soon as possible.</b></p>
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<p><b>Payroll customers should update to Keystone 3.6.3 or higher prior to printing/filing W-2s.</b></p>
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<p><b>Accounts Payable and Payroll customers should update to version 4.5 or higher before e-filing/printing 2023 year-end tax forms.</b></p>
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<p>Keystone 3.6 uses more database connections than previous releases. If you receive an error message saying "No pooled database connections available" please contact support for assistance.</p>
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<p><b>Payroll customers should update to the latest version of Keystone during the months of January & February to ensure that tax table information is up-to-date.</b></p>
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<p><b>Dispatch customers using HaulHub to send DOT e-tickets to their state should update to version 4.4.2 or higher as soon as possible.</b></p>
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<p><b>Payroll customers should update to the latest version of Keystone during the months of January & February to ensure that tax table information is up-to-date.</b></p>
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<p><b>Payroll customers on version 3.5.5 who cannot print paychecks should update to version 3.5.10 as soon as possible.</b></p>
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<p><b><I>All payroll customers should update to version 3.5.6 or higher prior to printing/e-filing W-2 forms.</i></b></p>
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By now you or your IT people have heard about the "log4j" security vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44228).
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<p><b>We recommend that customers currently using Keystone 3.x update to version 3.5.10 as soon as possible.</b></p>
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None of GivenHansco's in-house software makes use of the "log4j" logging library, and are therefore not affected by this vulnerability.
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We do make use of several third-party libraries and services that are outside the scope of our control. We are working with these vendors to determine whether they are vulnerable and if so what mitigations they are putting in place. We will post further information here as it becomes available to us.
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=2022 Year End=
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<p>'''We are busy preparing for 2022 year-end tax filing and 2023 payroll taxes!  Do not process Tax Reports until final versions are released and installed!!!'''</p>
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<p>All tax reporting and tax updates will require Keystone 4.3.1 or higher. Contact GivenHansco support for help preparing your system.</p>
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<b>IMPORTANT: 2022 is the final tax year Keystone will directly support printing of 1099 and W-2 forms. For tax year 2023 and beyond these forms will need to be printed and/or e-filed using our third-party partner. For this reason we strongly recommend using our third-party partner for printing and e-filing all 2022 tax forms.</b>
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===A/P Year End Changes===
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<p><i>Keystone 4.3.1 (now available) supports Federal and State E-Filing and printing of 1099 forms through our third-party partner.</i></p>
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<p><i>Keystone 4.3.1 (now available) supports Federal and State E-Filing and printing of ACA 1094-C/1095-C as well as W-2 forms through our third-party partner.</i></p>
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<p><span style="color:#ff0000">For those customers who need to send E-Tickets to their state DOT for certain jobs, Keystone uses a third-party service (HaulHub.) This service requires an increased level of data security that is only supported on modern versions of Windows. See the Keystone 5 section below for the minimum Windows versions supported.</span></p>
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=Keystone 5 is coming--prepare now!=
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Keystone 5 incorporates significant changes related to security and functionality. Many of these changes leverage improvements in Windows that simply did not exist in older Windows versions. Additionally, there have been many improvements in the database engine (InterBase) that provide higher performance and reliability.
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<b><i>We strongly recommend upgrading your Windows servers and desktops and your InterBase database engine as soon as possible. These new versions of Windows and InterBase will work with your current version of Keystone.</i></b>
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If you are running any versions of Windows prior to the above (on server and desktops) please ask your IT provider to coordinate Windows upgrades with us as soon as possible so that you can continue to receive updates to your Keystone software.
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<b><i>To ensure a smooth upgrade process, we strongly recommend installing the most current version of Windows on a new server or virtual machine. This will allow any upgrade issues to be worked out without impacting your daily operations.</i></b>
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In addition to upgrading older Windows versions, you may need to upgrade the database engine that Keystone requires to a newer version. Please contact support to determine whether this is necessary. If a database upgrade is required we will prepare a quote for you.
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Keystone 5 will require the following minimum version of InterBase:
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=Keystone 4.0=
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Our newest release of Keystone, version 4.0 is now available. A few of the many new features include:
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* Parent Jobs
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* Cloud Backup
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In order to ensure a smooth update to your existing system, here are a few items to help you prepare for this version.
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===Windows Versions===
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Because Keystone 4.0 is based on newer software technology, the requirements for Windows have been updated.
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Here are the supported versions of Windows for client/standalone PCs:
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*Windows 8.1 <span style="color:#ff0000">(Microsoft support ends 1/10/2023)</span>
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*Windows Server 2016
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*Windows Server 2019
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*Windows Server 2022
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<p>Here is the official Microsoft link to download the latest version:
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<i>Please contact your IT vendor if you need assistance with installing the WebView2 Runtime.</i>
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<span style="color:#ff0000"><b>URGENT: Microsoft has identified a critical security vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service.</b></span>
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Click [https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2021/06/30/printnightmare-critical-windows-print-spooler-vulnerability this link] for more information.
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See [http://www.givenhansco.com/supporthardware.html Keystone Hardware Requirements at GivenHansco.com]
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<p><b>Please contact GivenHansco support any time you plan to upgrade equipment for advice and compatibility review.</b></p>
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=Okidata Printers no longer available=
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<p>We have recently been informed that as of March 31, 2021, Okidata printers will no longer be distributed to North America, including the Okidata dot matrix printers that are often used with Keystone Batch, Keystone Dispatch, and Keystone Ticketing.  The [[Media:Okidata Press Release.pdf|end-of-life announcement]] was released in a statement on the OKI website, [https://www.oki.com/us/printing/ available here].</p>
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<p>[[Media:GH Okidata Statement.pdf|Click here]] to read our statement to our customers..</p>
 
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<p><span style="color:#ff0000">Due to the COVID-19 pandemic GivenHansco will be operating with minimal in-office staff until further notice.</span>  If you need support please continue to use the 800-548-9754 number. Support staff will be working remotely and will be able to assist you with minimal delay.</p>
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<p>'''Payroll Customers''': We are making available new pay types for FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act)  - Please contact support to discuss options.  You will need to provide a valid G/L account for this pay type.  See: [[Payroll FFCRA]]  <span style="color:#ff0000">We have updated the handling of FFCRA exemption from Social Security Wages - Please Contact support if you have previously updated FFCRA pay types and need this adjustment.(05/07/2020)</span></p>
  
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<p>'''ALERT 04/02/2020''' We are creating custom payroll reports to assist you in filling out '''SBA''' loans.  Contact support if you need help. These reports will only be available to Payroll administrators.</p>
  
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<p>Information on the new W-4 for 2020:  [[Payroll: Form W-4]]</p>
 
  
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Additionally, all computers running Keystone 3.6 must be running one of the following Microsoft operating systems:
 
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**<b>NOTE: Windows Server Essentials (formerly Small Business Server) is NOT supported.</b>
 
**<b>NOTE: Windows Server Essentials (formerly Small Business Server) is NOT supported.</b>
 
<i>Please contact your IT vendor if you need assistance with updating Windows operating systems.</i>
 
<i>Please contact your IT vendor if you need assistance with updating Windows operating systems.</i>
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===InterBase===
 
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* InterBase XE7 with Update 7 (build 12.0.7.384)
 
* InterBase XE7 with Update 7 (build 12.0.7.384)
 
* InterBase 2017 with Update 3 (build 13.3.0.328)  
 
* InterBase 2017 with Update 3 (build 13.3.0.328)  
 
<i>Please [http://www.givenhansco.com/contact.html contact us] if you need assistance with updating your InterBase version.</i>
 
<i>Please [http://www.givenhansco.com/contact.html contact us] if you need assistance with updating your InterBase version.</i>
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For stand-alone systems (or should the PC be used as a server) then the version of Interbase may need to be updated. Keystone relies on the InterBase database from a third-party vendor. This vendor is only certifying their current releases of InterBase (XE7 & 2017) for Windows 10. Therefore, we urge you to contact our sales staff regarding the cost of upgrading your current InterBase version to 2017 when planning your rollout of Windows 10.  
 
For stand-alone systems (or should the PC be used as a server) then the version of Interbase may need to be updated. Keystone relies on the InterBase database from a third-party vendor. This vendor is only certifying their current releases of InterBase (XE7 & 2017) for Windows 10. Therefore, we urge you to contact our sales staff regarding the cost of upgrading your current InterBase version to 2017 when planning your rollout of Windows 10.  
  
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Microsoft has announced a new lightweight version of Windows called 10 S.  This is intended for very light weight systems that run limited applications and surf the internet.  It is '''not''' compatible with Keystone.  If your existing computer is running Keystone then you don't have Windows 10S so you're OK.
 
Microsoft has announced a new lightweight version of Windows called 10 S.  This is intended for very light weight systems that run limited applications and surf the internet.  It is '''not''' compatible with Keystone.  If your existing computer is running Keystone then you don't have Windows 10S so you're OK.
 
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Software Updates

Latest Release 4.5.6 (4/3/2024)

Dispatch customers with remote stand-alone ticketing systems should update to version 4.5.3 or higher as soon as possible.

Accounts Payable and Payroll customers should update to version 4.5 or higher before e-filing/printing 2023 year-end tax forms.

Payroll customers should update to the latest version of Keystone during the months of January & February to ensure that tax table information is up-to-date.

Dispatch customers using HaulHub to send DOT e-tickets to their state should update to version 4.4.2 or higher as soon as possible.

DOT E-Tickets via HaulHub

For those customers who need to send E-Tickets to their state DOT for certain jobs, Keystone uses a third-party service (HaulHub.) This service requires an increased level of data security that is only supported on modern versions of Windows. See the Keystone 5 section below for the minimum Windows versions supported.

Keystone 5 is coming--prepare now!

Keystone 5 incorporates significant changes related to security and functionality. Many of these changes leverage improvements in Windows that simply did not exist in older Windows versions. Additionally, there have been many improvements in the database engine (InterBase) that provide higher performance and reliability.

We strongly recommend upgrading your Windows servers and desktops and your InterBase database engine as soon as possible. These new versions of Windows and InterBase will work with your current version of Keystone.

Please make this a priority within your organization and feel free to contact support if you have any questions.

Windows Versions

Keystone 5 will require a minimum of one of the following Windows versions:

  • (Server) Windows Server 2016 or higher
  • (Desktop) Windows 10 or higher

If you are running any versions of Windows prior to the above (on server and desktops) please ask your IT provider to coordinate Windows upgrades with us as soon as possible so that you can continue to receive updates to your Keystone software. To ensure a smooth upgrade process, we strongly recommend installing the most current version of Windows on a new server or virtual machine. This will allow any upgrade issues to be worked out without impacting your daily operations.

There are other reasons to keep your Windows versions up-to-date:

  • Microsoft provides regular security updates for current Windows versions to help protect your systems from ransomware/malware/virus attacks.
  • Keystone increasingly interfaces with third party applications using REST/JSON protocols that require higher levels of security than older Windows versions are capable of.
  • Keystone uses cloud-based services that also require these higher levels of security.

InterBase

In addition to upgrading older Windows versions, you may need to upgrade the database engine that Keystone requires to a newer version. Please contact support to determine whether this is necessary. If a database upgrade is required we will prepare a quote for you.

Keystone 5 will require the following minimum version of InterBase:

  • InterBase 2017 with Update 3 (build 13.3.0.328)

Keystone 4.0

Our newest release of Keystone, version 4.0 is now available. A few of the many new features include:

  • Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 support
  • Truck Routing on Dispatch Map (NOTE: This is in development and routes should not be sent to Keystone On-Delivery Tablets until further notice)
  • Parent Jobs
  • Cloud Backup
  • Ability to restore user's custom grid settings

In order to ensure a smooth update to your existing system, here are a few items to help you prepare for this version.

Windows Versions

Because Keystone 4.0 is based on newer software technology, the requirements for Windows have been updated. Here are the supported versions of Windows for client/standalone PCs:

  • Windows 8.1 (Microsoft support ends 1/10/2023)
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
    • NOTE: Windows 10 S is NOT supported.
    • NOTE: Windows for ARM is NOT supported.

Here are the supported versions of Windows for servers:

  • Windows Server 2012 (Dispatch Map and Keystone News not supported)
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 (Microsoft support ends 10/10/2023)
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows Server 2022
    • NOTE: Windows Server Essentials (formerly Small Business Server) is NOT supported.

In ALL of the above cases, you should always have the latest updates installed (especially security updates.)

Please contact your IT vendor if you need assistance with updating Windows operating systems.

If any of your PCs are still running Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Windows Server 2008, 2012 or 2012-R2 contact your IT vendor as soon as possible to get these PCs upgraded to the latest Windows versions so that you will continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.


InterBase

The supported versions of InterBase are as follows:

  • InterBase XE with Update 5 (build 10.0.5.595) [Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 only]
  • InterBase XE3 with Update 4 Hotfix 4 (build 11.0.4.828) [Windows 8.1 and Server 2012 only]
  • InterBase XE7 with Update 7 (build 12.0.7.384)
  • InterBase 2017 with Update 3 (build 13.3.0.328)

Please contact us if you need assistance with updating your InterBase version.

HOWTOs and Best Practices

KEYSTONE Applications

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