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261:releasenotes [2026/04/10 18:23] – [Unified configuration metamodel changes*] Meier, Erich261:releasenotes [2026/04/16 11:41] (current) – [MCP Server available as beta version] Iseler, Marc
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 The main feature of Stages 26.1 is its completely new backend platform. End users should not notice any differences, but modelers will benefit from its improved handling of process interfaces and faster data transfers, e.g. during process module updates. Also, the new technology platform allows us to release future product innovations quicker and perform upgrades easier than before. The main feature of Stages 26.1 is its completely new backend platform. End users should not notice any differences, but modelers will benefit from its improved handling of process interfaces and faster data transfers, e.g. during process module updates. Also, the new technology platform allows us to release future product innovations quicker and perform upgrades easier than before.
  
-We also announce the availability of the Stages MCP Server as part of a beta program. This MCP Server allows you to include process data managed in Stages to be used in other AI systems like chatbots, AI search, and other AI-based applications.+We also announce the availability of the Stages MCP Server as part of a beta program. This MCP Server allows you to include process data managed in Stages to be used in other AI systems like company chatbots, AI search, and other AI-based applications.
  
 Release 26.1 is currently **only available for Stages Managed Service instances**. On-premise usage will be made available later this year. Release 26.1 is currently **only available for Stages Managed Service instances**. On-premise usage will be made available later this year.
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 ===== Process interface handling ===== ===== Process interface handling =====
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 When process modules are integrated into other workspaces or whole processes or single elements are copied into new workspaces, the creation of process interfaces is now solely controlled through workspace collections. Only processes in any workspace collection of the current workspace are being searched for potential process interface target elements. If a target is found in multiple workspaces, multiple interfaces are being created. If a workspace is updated that is not contained in any workspace collection, no process interfaces will be created. When process modules are integrated into other workspaces or whole processes or single elements are copied into new workspaces, the creation of process interfaces is now solely controlled through workspace collections. Only processes in any workspace collection of the current workspace are being searched for potential process interface target elements. If a target is found in multiple workspaces, multiple interfaces are being created. If a workspace is updated that is not contained in any workspace collection, no process interfaces will be created.
  
-The handling of process interfaces via workspace groups and common element workspaces has been removed.+The ''group'' and ''common elements'' workspace settings do not have any influence on the process interface creation anymore.
  
 As a result, process interface creation should be much more consistent, transparent, and easier to control. As a result, process interface creation should be much more consistent, transparent, and easier to control.
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 [[collectionMigration|See here for more info]] on how to transition to the new mechanisms. [[collectionMigration|See here for more info]] on how to transition to the new mechanisms.
  
-===== MCP Server available as beta version ===== 
  
-MCP (Model Context Protocol) has established itself as the universal way to connect LLMs (Large Language Models) and other AI systems with data sources.+===== MCP Server available as beta version =====
  
-Through our new MCP Server, AI systems can access process data managed in Stages for various purposes and use cases.+MCP (Model Context Protocol) has established itself as the universal way to connect LLMs (Large Language Models) and other AI systems with data sources. It's a common way to integrate Stages into your **enterprise chatbots**, so that your development processes are taken into consideration in those systems.
  
-TBD+Through our new MCP Server, AI systems can access process data managed in Stages for various purposes and use cases. You can therefore adjust the MCP configuration to control the amount of information revealed via the MCP interface.
  
 [[mcpServer|See here for more info]] on MCP with Stages. [[mcpServer|See here for more info]] on MCP with Stages.
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 ===== Unified configuration metamodel changes* ===== ===== Unified configuration metamodel changes* =====
  
-**New Element Subtype “Process Area”**+=== New Element Subtype “Process Area” ===
  
 The new //Process Area// element subtype provides an additional way to structure workflows. Similar to the existing //Topic// element, multiple workflows can be grouped into a single unit. The new //Process Area// element subtype provides an additional way to structure workflows. Similar to the existing //Topic// element, multiple workflows can be grouped into a single unit.
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 Unlike //Topic//, a //Process Area// contains automatic visualization of the workflows it contains, improving transparency and overview for complex process landscapes. Unlike //Topic//, a //Process Area// contains automatic visualization of the workflows it contains, improving transparency and overview for complex process landscapes.
  
 +=== Announcing our Future Standard Metamodel Strategy ===
  
-===== New reference models available =====+With this release, we share adjustments to our standard metamodel strategy. We strive to support new modeling requirements more quickly while minimizing the number of delivered standard metamodel variants.
  
-In addition to new product features, we also made new reference models available to manage compliance.+[[261:metamodelStrategy|Read here for details]] of the new strategy. 
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 +===== New reference models ===== 
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 +We also made new reference models available to manage compliance.
  
 Please reach out, if you are interested to use one or more of the following standards in Stages. Please reach out, if you are interested to use one or more of the following standards in Stages.
  
-**//TBD//**+  * REGULATION (EU) 2024/2847, also known as EU Cybersecurity Resilience Act (CRA) 
 +  * ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 Systems and software engineering - Software life cycle processes 
 +  * Automotive SPICE for Cybersecurity 2.0 
 +  * EN 50155:2021 Railway applications. Rolling stock. Electronic equipment.
  
 [[https://www.ul.com/sis/stages/process-compliance-management|See here for the full list]] of available reference models. [[https://www.ul.com/sis/stages/process-compliance-management|See here for the full list]] of available reference models.
  
 Please let us know if you have additional compliance requirements. Our teams are ready to implement them for you. Please let us know if you have additional compliance requirements. Our teams are ready to implement them for you.
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 ===== How to upgrade to version 26.1 ===== ===== How to upgrade to version 26.1 =====