diff --git a/blog/260402-java-sdk-deprecation.md b/blog/260305-java-sdk-deprecation.md similarity index 100% rename from blog/260402-java-sdk-deprecation.md rename to blog/260305-java-sdk-deprecation.md diff --git a/blog/260330-product-lifecycle-changes.md b/blog/260330-product-lifecycle-changes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..38280ec118 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/260330-product-lifecycle-changes.md @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ +--- +title: "2026-05-01: Upcoming product lifecycle changes" +date: "2026-03-30" +tags: ["Deprecation"] +authors: habbajobir +--- + +We're making a number of changes to the lifecycle status of some Codat products and product versions. + + + +These changes will help us to: + +- Focus ongoing investment on our latest and most capable product offerings. +- Provide clear timelines and migration paths for existing customers. +- Reduce long-term platform complexity while maintaining transparency. + +## What's changing + +On **May 1st, 2026**, we will move some legacy product versions into **maintenance mode** for a period of **12 months**. After this, they will be retired and access to them will be removed. + +### Product lifecycle definitions + +We use the following lifecycle states across our products: + +- **Active product:** Actively sold and maintained. These products receive new features, bug fixes, and ongoing improvements. +- **Maintenance:** No longer sold. These products receive no new features and no planned bug fixes or maintenance work. Customers may experience degradation over time as dependencies, platforms, or integrations evolve. +- **Deprecated:** No longer sold or maintained and scheduled for removal after a defined notice period. +- **Retired:** Access has been removed and the product is no longer available. + +### Affected products + +The following product versions will enter their maintenance period of 12 months on **May 1st, 2026**: + +| Product | Lifecycle status | Migration path | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | +| Sync for Payables v1 | Maintenance | Migrate to [Bill Pay](/payables/overview) | +| Sync for Expenses v1 | Maintenance | Migrate to [Expenses](/expenses/overview) | +| Sync for Payroll | Maintenance | Wind down usage, no direct replacement | + +During the maintenance period, these versions will continue to operate, but we won't provide bug fixes, performance improvements, or compatibility updates. + +## Action required + +To continue benefiting from [Bill Pay](/payables/overview) and [Expenses](/expenses/overview) functionality in an actively supported product, start your migration to the new versions as soon as possible. We'll send reminders every three months. + +## Expected impact if no action is taken + +From **May 1st, 2027**, at the end of the 12-month maintenance period: + +- We will issue a deprecation notice outlining the retirement procedure of the affected product versions. +- All API access to the products will be disabled. +- Requests to retired versions will no longer be supported. + +## Get help + +If you have questions about these changes or would like support with planning your migration, reach out to your Account Manager or [Codat Support](https://codat.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb).