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Hello, this message impacts any systems that are consuming display name data.
- With the transition to Workday, displayname in Campus Active Directory will be delivered to systems with UTF8 and increased character limits.
- UTF8 name data will be the most visible and accurate user-self-selected name.
- Workday will provide name data as UTF8 with increased character limits. Campus Active Directory (CAD) handles UTF8 characters natively with no issue.
- This decision was based upon testing that the CAD team conducted with known ancillary systems that are consuming the display name.
- As you know, the display name field is the default and it is based upon the preferred-name/name in use. Today, the display name is delivered to systems as ASCII.
- An exact date is being finalized for this transition and we will let you know when that has been determined.
- When this transition takes place, please validate if there are issues and let us know if any arise.