Live Updates Across Your Team
When multiple team members work in Kora simultaneously, updates appear live. No need to refresh pages or reload data. If Sarah records a health observation while David views the same animal's health history, David sees Sarah's update appear immediately. This real-time synchronisation keeps teams coordinated. Everyone works with current information.
How Real-Time Updates Work
Kora uses real-time technology to push updates to all connected users instantly:
What Updates in Real-Time: Health observations recorded. Tasks created, completed, or reassigned. Animal location changes. Treatment records added. Biosecurity alerts triggered. Notifications sent.
Example: Three team members working simultaneously: John (at North Paddock) records observation for Cow #142 using mobile device. Sarah (in office) viewing Cow #142's health history sees John's observation appear immediately. Alex (in field) receives notification about urgent observation John flagged. Sees it instantly without refreshing.
All three working with current data despite being in different locations using different devices.
Multi-User Awareness
Real-time updates create multi-user awareness. Knowing when colleagues are making changes:
Visual Indicators: When viewing records being updated by others, you may see recent update indicators (shows observation was just added), change notifications (alerts when data you're viewing changes), and activity indicators (shows someone else working on same record).
Why This Matters: Prevents conflicting work. If Sarah is updating an animal's record, Alex sees activity. Avoids making conflicting changes simultaneously.
Location-Based Collaboration
Teams working at the same locations benefit from real-time spatial updates:
Spatial Awareness: Animal movements between paddocks appear live on maps. Health status changes update for all viewing that location. Biosecurity alerts at a location notify all team members assigned there.
Example: Farm with three staff working different paddocks. When David moves sheep from East Paddock to West Paddock: John (viewing East Paddock) sees sheep count decrease. Sarah (viewing West Paddock) sees new sheep arrive. Alex (monitoring biosecurity) sees movement logged for contact tracing.
Everyone stays aware of current animal locations without manual coordination.
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications (Chapter 26.4) deliver in real-time:
Instant Delivery: Task assigned (Notification appears immediately). Urgent observation flagged (Team receives instant alert). Biosecurity event (Immediate notification to responsible staff).
No Delays: Real-time delivery means urgent situations get immediate attention. No waiting for periodic email checks or manual refresh.
Desktop vs Mobile Real-Time Updates
Desktop: Real-time updates appear while you work. Observations added to lists. Tasks updated. Notifications delivered without interrupting workflow.
Mobile: Real-time updates critical for field staff. Receive urgent notifications immediately. See current data without manual refresh. Coordinate with office staff seamlessly.
Both platforms receive real-time updates. Keeps distributed teams synchronised whether in office or field.
Practical Benefits
Coordination Without Constant Communication: Team stays aware of each other's work without constant phone calls or messages. See updates as they happen.
Current Data Always: Never work with outdated information. Changes appear immediately across team.
Faster Response: Urgent situations trigger instant notifications. Enables immediate response rather than delayed reaction.
Reduced Errors: Real-time visibility prevents duplicate work and conflicting updates. Team sees what colleagues are doing.
When Real-Time Updates Matter Most
Biosecurity Events: Outbreak alerts need immediate team awareness. Real-time notifications ensure everyone responds promptly.
Urgent Health Issues: Critical observations flagged for veterinary attention notify relevant staff instantly. Not hours later.
Task Coordination: Task reassignments update immediately. Prevents confusion about who's responsible.
Multi-Location Operations: Teams spread across facilities stay coordinated through real-time updates. About animals, tasks, and events at all locations.
Technical Considerations
Internet Connectivity Required: Real-time updates require active internet connection. Offline work (common in remote field locations) syncs when connectivity returns.
Automatic Reconnection: If connection drops temporarily, Kora automatically reconnects. Syncs updates when connection restores.
Battery Impact (Mobile): Real-time features use more battery than offline work. For extended field work, consider battery management.