The official release of Odoo 17 was in November 2023 during the Odoo Experience event on 8th of November 2023 in Belgium.
Odoo, the leading provider of open-source business software, gets better, faster, more secure, and easier to use with the launch of the 17th edition as it introduces a wide array of new functionalities and improvements aimed at empowering businesses of all sizes to enhance productivity and drive growth in an increasingly competitive environment.
Let’s explore some of the standout features and discover why it presents an excellent choice if you are looking to optimize your operations.
Source : Odoo 17 User Interface
The core of Odoo 17 updates lies on its renewed focus on UI/UX, with significant improvements to how it looks (interface) and how users get around the software (experience). The new dashboard design offers a more user-friendly and intuitive layout, with quick access to key apps, option for dark mode and real-time insights. Icons designs are also revamped to represent a more modern Odoo.
One of the standout features in Odoo 17 is the highly anticipated advanced search function, which promises to be immensely useful and essential for users. One can easily find specific records by applying filters in Odoo 17. Moreover, they can add multiple filters with various rules and criteria to refine their search further. This catalogue functionality greatly improves the convenience of searching for products, particularly when dealing with sales order lines.
Odoo 17 delivers a suite of tools to facilitate effortless communication and collaboration across team members. Spreadsheet as well as other working documents are now more collaborative and accessible with Share Snapshot viewer and file sharing. Additionally, the integration of messaging and video conferencing functions such as WhatsApp directly within the platform enables effortless interaction, whether you’re working from the office or remotely.
Recognizing that different industries have unique requirements and that migrating into a new system can be overwhelming, Odoo 17 introduces the new Industry Module, which is designed to jumpstart the whole build-a-database process. By simply choosing your industry from the library: from manufacturing and retail to healthcare and professional services, a selection of pre-configured modules, demo data and workflows tailored to your industry will be automatically installed, accelerating implementation, and ensuring rapid return on investment.
Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, Odoo has integrated ChatGPT into this 17th edition, providing advanced analytics and report which helps users with actionable insights to drive informed decision-making. The possibilities are endless through machine-learning algorithms and auto-generated contents with just a few good prompts. Creating digital marketing campaigns and new website has never been easier.
Odoo 17 has been accessible since November 8th via Odoo Online, or alternatively, it can be downloaded via Odoo.sh. With Odoo 17, businesses have access to a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities to streamline operations and gain more efficiency.
If you are aiming to adapt to the evolving market trends and technology advancements, Odoo 17 offers the flexibility, scalability, and required to thrive in today’s digital era. An Odoo upgrade is not just an update installation. The process may be stressful for all involved and will consume much time and money. As you plan for migration, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the costs involved. Contact your IT partner for consultation and support.
