Changelog - 2026.09

September 2026

🛠️ Runbooks

  • Cisco Spaces Asset Tracking Runbook (Cisco Validated)

    ➤ The Cisco Spaces Asset Tracking Runbook was significantly updated to reflect a broader scope for asset tracking. The overview now details support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Cisco and third-party tags, the Asset Tracker Dashboard application, and the optional Cisco Asset Tracker mobile experience, emphasizing the integration with the Cisco Spaces OS Runbook and Cisco Spaces Indoor Navigation Runbook. The prerequisites section was extensively revised to remove specific Catalyst AP model support tables and instead focuses on general requirements for BLE and UWB, including new sections on UWB hardware, licensing, and site survey considerations.

     

  • Cisco Spaces Indoor Navigation Runbook (Cisco Validated)

    ➤ Added a new section, "What is next after the deployment is completed?", which provides guidance on post-deployment activities and references the Indoor Navigation Adoption Playbook.

     

  • Cisco Spaces OS Runbook (Cisco Validated)

    ➤ The "Connector Scaling" section was updated to include a new table detailing scaling information for "Advanced 2" configurations, breaking down capacity by "Location (NMSP) Only," "IoT Only," and "Location (NMSP) + IoT" use cases. This new table specifies "AP Count," "Client/Tag Count," and "Connector Outgoing Message Rate" for each use case.

     

  • Cisco Spaces Smart Workspaces Runbook (Cisco Validated)

    ➤ A new section, "What is next after the deployment is completed?", was added to provide guidance on post-deployment activities, including partnering with various teams and utilizing the "Space Explorer Adoption Playbook" for successful adoption.

     


📚 Knowledge Articles

  • Cisco Spaces Smart Spaces Validator

    ➤ The "Cisco Spaces Smart Spaces Validator" page was updated with more detailed prerequisites for RF predictive designs, including specific guidance on floorplan scaling, wall types, inclusion/exclusion zones, and AP placement. The FAQ section was also expanded to clarify supported project types and the purpose of the validator.

     


🤝 Partner Ecosystem Guides

  • Asset Management and Staff Safety (BLE) with Securitas Healthcare and Cisco Spaces

    ➤ The "Asset Management and Staff Safety (BLE) with Securitas Healthcare and Cisco Spaces" page was updated to include support for T24 and T25 BLE tags, specify Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 for Cisco Catalyst Access Points, and provide recommended versions for Cisco Spaces Connector (3.x), Local Firehose Service (3.2.x), and AeroScout components (5.8.x). The "Infrastructure Setup" and "AP Density and BLE Design Considerations" sections were also significantly revised to emphasize location outcomes and proper AP placement for accurate tracking and staff safety.