# Release Notes for Agency Bulletin API (ABA) v2.0.0

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## Date

September 4, 2023

## Overview

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural release of the DTN Agency Bulletin API (ABA) version 2.0.0! This release enables you to access the latest weather bulletins (warnings) published by the national meteorological agencies of different countries in a unified format aimed at providing a seamless experience for your weather gnration alert needs. Read on to learn more about the features we're launching with, and how you can get started.

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## Table of Contents

1. [Initial Features](#initial-features)
2. [Performance and Stability](#performance-and-stability)
3. [How to Get Started](#how-to-get-started)
4. [Support and Feedback](#support-and-feedback)

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## Initial Features

- Access to a growing number of national meteorological agencies including NWS, UKMO, DwD, and BoM.
- A consolidated GeoJSON response which includes the exact polygons of affected areas. This is accompanied by comprehensive CAP standard information for each weather bulletin. These features make it easier to integrate weather warnings data into your applications.
- Introducing a metadata endpoint that lets you dive into various kinds of information related to each national agency. This includes a comprehensive list of events, enhancing your ability to integrate and make the most of our data.

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## Performance and Stability

- Designed with scalability in mind, The ABA is built to handle a large number of requests while maintaining high performance and stability.

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## How to Get Started

1. Please contact an account manager or the DTN sales team (https://www.dtn.com/contact-us/) to obtain your API credentials. 
2. Explore the MWA documentation at https://devportal.dtn.com/ to understand the API endpoints and their capabilities.

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## Support and Feedback

For any issues, questions, or feedback, please:

- View our Contact Us at (https://www.dtn.com/contact-us/)
- Contact us at customerservice@dtn.com 

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Thank you for using the DTN Agency Bulletin API (ABA). We're committed to making your experience better with every update.