IMPORTANT: This warning applies only to customers performing an upgrade of an existing PADS4 installation.
It does not apply to new installations.
Important improvements have been introduced in version 2025.2, particularly regarding user management.
As a result, it is absolutely imperative to strictly follow the technical instructions provided at the link below.
Failure to review and comply with these technical requirements prior to upgrading may result in irreversible system malfunctions or an unsuccessful migration.
Please ensure that all technical prerequisites and instructions are thoroughly reviewed and strictly followed before proceeding with the upgrade.
Upgrading to PADS4 2025.2
PADS4 2026.1
Stronger Security & Authentication
- Added Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for both PADS4 and LDAP accounts.
- Added SSO + MFA support for Windows applications.
- Added OAuth 2.0 configuration for Data Providers directly from the Portal.
Web Designer & CMS 2.0 Enhancements
- Added Rules support in Web Designer (CMS 2.0) for advanced content logic and automation.
- Added Canva integration for seamless content creation and import.
- Improved presentation preview support for:
- Portrait layouts.
- Stretched presentations.
- Added Proof of Play logging support from Web Designer.
- Various usability improvements and reliability fixes.
Platform Performance & Scalability
- Upgraded to .NET 10.
- Significant replication improvements:
- Faster changeset processing.
- Better handling of empty changesets.
- Improved performance for large multi-server deployments.
- Optimized replication storage.
Microsoft & Enterprise Integration
- Workspace now supports Microsoft Graph API, replacing legacy Exchange Web Services (EWS).
- Added Power BI Row-Level Security (RLS) support for granular data access control.
Improved Workspace Experience
- Major Workspace backend and frontend refactoring delivering significant performance improvements.
- Favorite rooms support.
- Room overview enhancements:
- Preselected rooms.
- Room capacity visibility.
For more details please visit our changelog