MIAFTR replatforming delivery timeline

We’re still aiming for a Q4 Go Live and we’re committed to putting forward an achievable delivery plan.

We continue to work closely with our existing MIAFTR provider, to work through the practicalities of how we migrate data and validate that Navigate works as intended. The team is encouraged with our progress since the last update and are still aiming to share a provisional Go Live date with you by the end of Q1.

Legal Acceptance 

115 MIAFTR organisations need to accept a new Navigate legal agreement before they can access Navigate. Thanks to all customers who have reviewed and accepted their new legal agreements so far.

There remain a few organisations that are yet to accept, and our Engagement team are here to make sure we have everyone over the line by the end of April.

Every MIAFTR customer has a dedicated Engagement Lead whose role is to provide support every step of the way to Go Live.

Do please email engagement@mib.org.uk if you haven’t already been in touch about accepting your legal agreement, or if you have any other questions or concerns.

MIAFTR replatforming: Development and testing underway for MIAFTR API customers

Testing has now started for the 15 organisations that use an API to submit and/or enquire on MIAFTR data.

We’ve allocated and agreed specific development and test windows for each API customer, to ensure we can provide the right level of technical support as they each set up their new Navigate API.

So far, 14 customers have successfully connected to Navigate. Six customers have now started their API development work. And three of the six are already substantially complete.

Ahead of API testing, we created and issued a comprehensive API Testing Guide and shared it on a dedicated page of our microsite.

Early Portal Testing

Most MIAFTR users will submit and enquire on data using the Navigate portal. So, making sure we carry out thorough testing of portal functionality with customers is a key priority for us.

We have 12 customers – that we’re calling our Early Portal Testers – who have kindly volunteered to be the first to test in March, before we open-up for wider portal testing later in Q2.

Earlier this week, we welcomed this group to an informal workshop, where we explained the testing process.

Crucially, these Early Portal Testers will help us to identify any issues with the functionality we’ve built in Navigate. They will also share their insight on how we can improve our testing approach and guidance we offer. We're very grateful for their assistance.

When testing opens more widely, it will be launched on a staggered basis. Customers will be allocated a defined timeframe to complete their testing and will be asked to attend a briefing workshop before their test window starts.

We’re currently allocating customers to testing groups and will share details shortly.