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Provide a calendar with future release dates

rzenere_avvale — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:43:05 GMT

Good afternoon everyone,

I'm not sure this can actually be done, but I would like to see a calendar with the future release dates.
At this time we have many release windows (QSfW patches every 2 weeks or so, QV at least once per year, ...), which can be very confusing

This calendar should:

show at least the week on which you aim to release the new software
be comprehensive of major releases (i.e. QS September 2020, QGA September 2020, QC November 2020, ...) and also of patches (i.e. QS June 2020 Patch 2, QWC March 2020 Patch 1, QC June 2020 Patch 1, ...).

I think at least a month in the future should be enough in order to let us (partners/customers) know how to schedule internal activities.

Riccardo

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

AndrewMcIlwrick — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:05:45 GMT

This would be really helpful but I personally doubt any software vendor would do this. They would need so many get out of jail free cards in case of date slippage. The advance technical previous usually provide enough information on forthcoming content. What are your thoughts on which version cadence to implement - internally and for customers - e.g. current realease, or release -1, etc ? Thanks.

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

rzenere_avvale — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:26:01 GMT

You're indeed right, issues could happen at any point with software development.
Personally I would appreciate to know just when the release will be available, without a list of the features that could be included. I see on the calendar that a new patch for Qlik Sense is coming next week? I'll keep an eye on the download page or on the community to see what's new/fixed.

Internally we usually go with latest release a week or two later the new release is available. This way we can test installation/upgrade process and do a major check of what could be broken in latest releases.
For customers depends a lot if they have any kind of internal rules on software release. We do not suggest latest release until we have at least tried it internally and, for Qlik Sense, a patch is available. In case we found something that the customer uses broken (or there is a kb article on the support) in latest releases, then we won't suggest it to the customer.

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates - Status changed to: Open - Collecting Feedback

John_Teichman — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 04:51:26 GMT

Hello @rzenere_avvale,

Thanks for the idea. I am checking into this. As you and @AndrewMcIlwrick, have mentioned, talking about dates is always a touchy subject.

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates - Status changed to: Closed - Declined

Meghann_MacDonald — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:22:37 GMT

Hi all,

Because develoment processes and timelines for releases can change frequently, this is not something we are currently working towards. There have been a lot of different changes to SaaS releases and our Roadmap sessions each quarter provide great feedback to customers and partnes about release plans, but that is the current extent of our plans. Also, the technical previews allow users to have more insight about releases.

Meghann

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

martingries — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:54:27 GMT

Hi,

just an additional question.

I was wondering about the info concerning technical preview for QS April 2021.

From a local Qlikki I heard "maybe you missed the info that there are only 4 releases per anno for QS on Windows?".

😕

No, I don't receive an official information either from Qlik or our partner.

Please could you confirm this or send me a link where I can find this new information?!?

How many releases are planned for QS SaaS. And as far as I know the tools should be the same. Only differences between HUB and "new" HUB, but no differences within the analytical tool itself.

Martin

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

rzenere_avvale — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:57:38 GMT

Hey @martingries ,

I personally read this news in this post: Qlik February 2021 Release Now Available!
In the second half of the post, you can read

You might notice at the end of the blog, that there is a change to the release cadence for client-managed platforms. Releases will now be quarterly and occur during the second month of the quarter. Look forward to the next release in May (there will not be an April or June release)!

Qlik Sense SaaS will have a continuous release cadence with new features added throughout the year. You will be updated within the product as these new features are released. There is also the What’s new section on Qlik Help.

I hope this helps,
Riccardo

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

martingries — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:56:09 GMT

Hi Riccardo,

thanks a lot for your explanation and the links. This is exactly the information that I missed. 😀 👍

Martin

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

martingries — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:57:12 GMT

And I would like to give you kudos, but I can't see the button...

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

martingries — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:57:55 GMT

oh, only at the top of the thread 🙈

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates - Status changed to: Closed - Declined

Meghann_MacDonald — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:04:31 GMT

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

rzenere_avvale — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:18:23 GMT

@Meghann_MacDonald can we know the reason for the decline?

Riccardo

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates - Status changed to: Open - Collecting Feedback

Meghann_MacDonald — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:23:42 GMT

Hi all, @rzenere_avvale ,

I didn't mean to decline this, but my proposal is a bit different than what is requested.

We are developing an area in the SaaS Connect & Learn menu that will have enablement resources and information on upcoming releases up to 2 weeks prior to release date. This will allow users to have better preparation and understanding of SaaS releases.

I am still working on a solution for on-premise that would provide the information needed to solve your concern.

Thank you!

Meghann

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates

rzenere_avvale — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 14:27:00 GMT

Thank you for the clarification (and re-opening the idea)!
I like the idea of an integrated solution for SaaS, even thought the Connect & Learn menu is quite full of resources...

Riccardo

Re: Provide a calendar with future release dates - Status changed to: Delivered

Meghann_MacDonald — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:31:44 GMT

Hi all, we have launched the tenant admin area that aims to enable users a week before major releases with information, materials, and resources. Throughout the year we will prioritize adding content to this space to give everyone a heads up on SaaS releases.