NI is committed to sharing long-term software investment plans and ensuring the decisions we make are aligned to your needs and priorities. This page shows details of upcoming feature releases for the next few years and will be updated once per quarter.
Release Cadence: Q1 and Q3
The LabVIEW roadmap is focused on improving developer efficiency by enhancing project management and deployment, expanding integration capabilities with other languages, and reinforcing security.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
Capabilities | Status | 2024 | 2025 | 2026+ |
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Test Development Operations |
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Enhancements in diff functionality for Git integration |
Released |
Q3 |
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HTML diff and command line interface changes to improve common Git source code management workflows |
In Development |
✓ |
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Easier set up of containers with LabVIEW for CI/CD workflows |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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AI assistant for improved help and VI description |
In Development |
✓ |
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Ability to upgrade legacy Windows installers to NIPM packages |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Streamline getting started and installation experience |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Production Line Operations |
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Improvements in LabVIEW project dependency management |
Released |
Q1 |
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Ability to maintain projects in older versions |
Released |
Q3 |
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Improvements in the areas of breakpoints, probes, and run-time error reporting |
In Development |
✓ |
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Build, load, and deployment time improvements for PPLs |
In Development |
✓ |
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Multi-lingual support for LabVIEW front panels |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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Support for Python 3.11 and 3.12 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Initial support for calling .NET 8 assemblies (.NET Core) |
Released |
Q1 |
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Datatype and functionality support for .NET 8 assemblies (.NET Core) on Windows |
In Development |
✓ |
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.NET 8 (.NET Core) support in Linux |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Support for LabVIEW on macOS |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Releasing 64-bit version of LabVIEW for all supported languages (French, German, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese) |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Security updates for third-party dependencies |
In Development |
✓ |
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Internal improvements in response to increased global security standards |
In Development |
✓ |
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Data communication additions (IPv6 support) |
Backlog |
✓ |
Release Cadence: Q4
The TestStand roadmap is focused on delivering open, flexible development that works seamlessly with modern continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and secure platforms.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
Capabilities | Status | 2024 | 2025 | 2026+ |
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Test Development Operations |
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Integration with Git source code management |
In Development |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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AI assistant for improved onboarding and efficiently configuring TestStand settings |
In Development |
✓ |
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Requirements-Driven Automation |
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Enable efficient test creation from requirements documents |
In Development |
✓ |
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Production Line Operations |
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Modern operator interface through secure web UI controls |
In Development |
✓ |
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Easily create test sequence variants for device under test (DUT) |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Improved visualization and tracking of parallel tests |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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Support for Python virtual environments |
Released |
Q4 |
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Support for Python 3.12 |
Released |
Q4 |
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Support for calling .NET 8 assemblies (.NET Core) |
Released |
Q4 |
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.NET 8 (.NET Core) support in TestStand UI, tools, and utilities |
In Development |
✓ |
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Deployment of test sequences on Linux desktop |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Development of test sequences on Linux desktop |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Deterministic and performant test execution on Linux RT |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Support for Python Anaconda distribution |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Calling tests remotely through gRPC steps |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Python API for programmatic control of TestStand |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Security updates for third-party dependencies |
Released |
Q4 |
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The FlexLogger™ software roadmap is focused on streamlining the development and deployment of custom measurement and control plug-ins, simplifying integrated test automation, and expanding core measurement configuration and logging capabilities.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
Capabilities | Status | 2024 | 2025 | 2026+ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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Free FlexLogger Lite edition for basic logging applications |
Released |
Q2 |
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Support for new USB multifunction DAQ devices (NI mioDAQ) |
Released |
Q3 |
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Simplified hardware connections via NI Hardware Configuration Utility |
Released |
Q4 |
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Support for mioDAQ functionalities like built-in CJC thermocouples, PFI trigger filters, and configurable digital voltage levels |
In Development |
✓ |
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Customization and Extensibility |
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Public GitHub repository for FlexLogger plug-ins created by the Community1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Simplified plug-in development and debug experience through measurement plug-ins (includes Python support)1 |
In Development |
✓ |
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Enhanced CSV logging experience with additional customizations |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Expanded calculation channels and out-of-the-box data analysis |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test Efficiency |
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Decrease logging rates outside of events of interest to reduce disk space1 |
Released |
Q2 |
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Improvements in project and application load performance |
Released |
Q3 |
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Automate FlexLogger tests with NI LabVIEW1 |
Released |
Q4 |
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Automate FlexLogger tests with NI TestStand1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Import/export channel configurations from a spreadsheet1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Additional conditions and methods for users to update the logging rate of their test1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Additional conditions, actions, and notification methods for FlexLogger events1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Access additional hardware specifications and configuration settings directly in FlexLogger |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Automate tests in FlexLogger with a simple, native sequencer1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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AI assistant to minimize time to measurement1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Security updates for third-party dependencies |
In Development |
✓ |
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Encrypt logged data and communications |
Backlog |
✓ |
1 Available as part of FlexLogger Professional
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The InstrumentStudio™ software roadmap is focused on continuing to expand into a one-stop electronics test and validation environment to simplify and connect workflows from instrument bring up to automated test.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
Capabilities | Status | 2024 | 2025 | 2026+ |
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Interactive Measurement |
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NI LabVIEW VISA gRPC driver APIs |
Released |
Q1 |
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Simplified session management API |
Released |
Q1 |
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Run and create measurement plug-ins1 |
Released |
Q3 |
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Publish and share custom measurement plug-ins1 |
Released |
Q3 |
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Improved channel alias and pin map options |
Released |
Q3 |
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Sequencing for measurement plug-ins1 |
Released |
Q3 |
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Sequencing for DMM panel1 |
Released |
Q4 |
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Instrument panel for SCPI scopes1 |
Released |
Q4 |
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Sequencing for DC power, scope, and FGen panels1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Released |
Q1 |
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Sweeping for measurement plug-ins1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Sweeping for DMM, DC power, scope, and FGen panels1 |
In Development |
✓ |
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Sequencing for SCPI panel1 |
In Development |
✓ |
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Wizard to add SCPI instruments1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Sequencing for RF panels1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Support for NI-DAQmx instruments |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Control measurements and instruments remotely1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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C# Measurement Plug-In SDK |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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Additional datatypes and controls |
Released |
Q4 |
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Run and edit InstrumentStudio sequences in NI TestStand1 |
In Development |
✓ |
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Run additional sequence step types and flow control1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Automate InstrumentStudio programmatically1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Improved system configuration |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Localize InstrumentStudio and all panels |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test Development Operations |
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Access custom measurements using NI SystemLink Enterprise1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Manage product testing holistically across test software |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test Data Management |
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Improved data logging, query, and display |
In Development |
✓ |
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Connect measurement data with SystemLink Enterprise |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Requirements-Driven Automation |
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Enable efficient test creation from requirements documents1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Sequencing multiple devices in parallel1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Security updates for third-party dependencies |
Released |
Q4 |
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Sign all installer MSIs |
Released |
Q1 |
1 Available as part of InstrumentStudio Professional
Release Cadence: Q2 and Q4
The DIAdem roadmap is focused on enhancing the user workflow by improving features across the DIAdem modules, building out integration capabilities with NI SystemLink, and enhancing Python support, as well as keeping up with evolving industry standards.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
Capabilities | Status | 2024 | 2025 | 2026+ |
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Interoperability |
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REPORT: 2DTable ‘OnDrawingCell’ settings |
Released |
Q2 |
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Display absolute/relative value in pie chart |
Released |
Q2 |
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Axis unit symbol consistency update |
Released |
Q4 |
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SystemLink Enterprise client: load and save query |
Released |
Q4 |
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VIEW/REPORT: module usability updates |
In Development |
✓ |
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ASAM ODS 6 performance improvement |
In Development |
✓ |
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Python 3.13 support |
In Development |
✓ |
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Support for Python virtual environments |
In Development |
✓ |
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Conversion bar in BusLog converter |
Backlog |
✓ |
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SystemLink Enterprise integration updates |
Backlog |
✓ |
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The VeriStand roadmap is focused on improving interoperability with other tools and environments, like NI TestStand, MathWorks® Simulink® software, and Synopsys Silver® software, and enabling customers to leverage modern DevOps practices within HIL.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
Capabilities | Status | 2024 | 2025 | 2026+ |
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Test Efficiency |
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Import/run virtual ECUs within VeriStand |
Released |
Q1 |
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TestStand steps integration |
Released |
Q1 |
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Improved debug and diagnostics for VeriStand execution |
In Development |
✓ |
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Data integration with NI SystemLink |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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FMI 3.0-compliant model support |
Released |
Q1 |
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HDL Coder customization with the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module |
Released |
Q3 |
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Connectivity with MathWorks® Simulink® Test™ |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Deployment workflow for Linux desktop |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Customization and Extensibility |
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Updated custom device scripting |
In Development |
✓ |
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Improvements to the plug-in development experience |
In Development |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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Simplified system setup and test configuration |
In Development |
✓ |
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AI assistant for improved onboarding and efficiently configuring VeriStand system definition |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Improvements to meet security standards and new protocols |
In Development |
✓ |
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The SystemLink™ software roadmap is focused on making SystemLink the secure connected backbone of the modern validation lab and low-volume production line. It aims to provide essential workflows that connect product managers, design engineers, lab managers, validation engineers, and operators as they efficiently validate and manufacture their products.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
Capabilities | Status | 2024 | 2025 | 2026+ |
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Systems and Assets |
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View and manage assets |
Released |
Q1 |
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Monitor system health and test status |
Released |
Q1 |
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Manage and deploy software |
Released |
Q2 |
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Asset calibration history tracking |
Released |
Q4 |
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Mass software and state deployment |
Released |
Q1 |
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Location management and QR codes |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Asset utilization management |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Product Insights |
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Collaborate on test results and data spaces |
Released |
Q1 |
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Visualize and analyze waveform data |
Released |
Q4 |
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Analyze parametric data and visualize analysis results |
Released |
Q1 |
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View media, CSV, and text files |
In Development |
✓ |
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Specification Management |
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Manage and import product specifications |
Released |
Q2 |
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Analyze product specifications |
Released |
Q3 |
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Manage specification conditions |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Create and edit specifications and product phases |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Map measurement and data tables to specifications |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Specification compliance and coverage analysis |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Compliance and coverage drilldown |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Lab Operations |
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Work order and test plan management |
Released |
Q2 |
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Manage devices under test (DUTs) |
Released |
Q2 |
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Manage test plan templates |
Released |
Q2 |
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Remotely start and stop test executions |
Released |
Q4 |
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Schedule test plans based on system availability |
Released |
Q4 |
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Customize test parameters |
Released |
Q4 |
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Schedule test plans to slots |
In Development |
✓ |
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Automated test plan scheduling |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Dashboard for work orders and test plans |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Work orders for maintenance |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Tasks for test plans |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test plan template editor |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Platform |
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AWS deployments |
Released |
Q4 |
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Custom web app hosting |
Released |
Q1 |
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Azure deployments |
In Development |
✓ |
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Alarms and notifications |
In Development |
✓ |
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Unified deployment platform from small to enterprise |
Backlog |
✓ |
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