What’s Coming in the 2025.2.1 Release (Sneak Peek)

Last updated: 27/03/2025

This is an early preview of the release notes; the features and details may change as we move closer to the final release.

Expect further updates in upcoming release notes. The final release notes, including the build number and upgrade details, will be shared closer to the end of March.

We’re introducing exciting new features, enhancements, and critical fixes to improve usability, security, and performance. Here’s a preview of what’s expected in the 2025.2.1 release:

What's New in 2025.2.1

The HaloPSA Integration and Automation Templates (AT) features are available as Preview in this release. These features will be rolled out progressively across partners who are interested in participating in this preview.

This approach allows us to monitor adoption and gather feedback to better understand the impact of these new capabilities on existing workflows and integrations before we proceed with a broader rollout.

Enable Coexistence of SOAP and REST APIs for the Autotask Integration

  • The Autotask SOAP API was originally scheduled to reach End-of-Life (EOL) in December 2024, but this plan has since been retracted. While the SOAP API has not officially reached EOL, it is in the process of being sunset, with a new retirement date yet to be announced.

  • To support a smooth transition, we are enabling coexistence of both SOAP and REST APIs for the Autotask integration. This gives partners the flexibility to continue using their current SOAP 1.5 configurations while gradually migrating to REST, minimizing operational impact.

  • We are currently inviting interested partners to preview the REST API integration.

Dedicated native integration with HaloPSA (Professional Services Automation) inside N-central

  • Unified User Experience

    • All configuration and operations are managed directly within N-central.

    • No need to switch between HaloPSA and N-central or use third-party connectors

  • Device & Customer Mapping: Easily map devices and customers between N-central and HaloPSA for accurate service tracking and streamlined workflows.

  • Automated Ticketing:

    • Automatically create and update tickets in HaloPSA based on N-central alerts.

    • Two-way sync ensures ticket statuses remain aligned across both platforms.

  • Time Entry Support: Time entries logged in N-central are now reflected in HaloPSA tickets, even when the Billing step is hidden.

  • Credential Management:

    • Securely store and manage HaloPSA API credentials in N-central.

    • Includes a "Test Connection" feature to validate your integration setup.

  • Optimized via HaloPSA APIs: All integration operations—ticketing, asset sync—leverage HaloPSA API endpoints.

  • Improved Time Entry User Matching: The integration now supports listing API-only users from HaloPSA.

CMMC Mode Enablement: Laying the Groundwork for CMMC Compliance

  • As part of our long-term commitment to CMMC compliance, this release introduces foundational features that prepare the platform for secure, CMMC-aligned operation.

  • Upgraded Struts Library to Version 6.4

  • Enhanced Authentication Using Access Tokens for better security.

Bug Fixes

Category Updated Summary Issue Key
Core

Performance Boost During Mass Device Deletion

 

Issue: Deleting many devices caused lock contention on remote control properties.

Fix: Optimized backend handling to prevent database slowdowns when deleting large volumes of devices.

 NCCF-546488
Core

Stabilized Feature Flagging

 

Issue: Missing customer creation timestamp caused flag system to fail.

Fix: Added validation and default fallback for missing creation times.

 NCCF-546103
Core

More Reliable Upgrade Compatibility Checks


Issue: Upgrades failed due to CPU not supporting required instruction sets.

Fix: Pre-check added to detect CPU compatibility before upgrade.

 NCCF-542240
Core

Faster Device Filtering

 

Issue: All Devices view loaded every device on the server instead of only those under the selected Service Organization.

Fix: Corrected scope to limit query to SO-visible devices only.

 NCCF-538809
Core

Correct PSA Ticket Closure Logic

 

Issue: PSA tickets without a completion date were being marked as deleted.

Fix: Fixed PSA sync to prevent incorrectly closing or removing tickets that were still open or lacked completion dates.

 NCCF-535280
Core

Version Info Displays Correctly

 

Issue: Backend exception preventing some products from showing their version details properly.

Fix: Added input handling and version string validation.

 NCCF-509157
Core

Reliable Agent Status Syncing

 

Issue: Discovery file changes were not triggering updates.

Fix: Adjusted discovery file monitoring and improved exception handling to ensure third-party agent statuses update consistently.

 NCCF-502392
Core

Outdated SMS Integration Removed

 

Issue: SMS service pointed to a deprecated provider.

Fix: Removed the legacy SMS Registration page that pointed to a defunct service provider.

 NCCF-492760
Core

Accurate Mac Agent Version in Analytics

 

Issue: Mac agents showed incorrect versions due to wrong data field sync.

Fix: Corrected the agent version data sent to Analytics to reflect what’s truly installed on Mac devices.

 NCCF-469541
Core

Proper Serial Number Sorting

 

Issue: Clicking to sort by serial number incorrectly sorted by name.

Fix: Fixed an issue where sorting by Serial Number incorrectly sorted by device name instead.

 NCCF-462801
Core

Security Patch for Apache Struts

 

Issue: File uploads in the platform’s configuration tools were not processing as expected in some environments.

Fix: Upgraded to Apache Struts 6.4.0 and updated upload mechanism.

 NCCF-440860
Core

Reduced Upgrade Delays

 

Issue: Timeout was missing during probe cache file retrieval during upgrade.

Fix: Added a timeout on file cache access during upgrades to prevent unnecessary hangs.

 NCCF-424742
Core

More Accurate EDR Filters

 

Issue: Devices without EDR toggle were not returned by filters.

Fix: Improved logic so filters can now include devices that haven’t yet had EDR toggled on or off.

 NCCF-421269
Core

Strengthened Input Validation

 

Issue: UI fields could be bypassed using direct request manipulation.

Fix: Ensured that LAN device data can’t be modified via workarounds in browser requests.

 NCCF-363817
Core

License Key Retrieval Restored

 

Issue: A Java library issue that was blocking N-central from pulling licenses from the server.

Fix: Updated Java configuration and handled fallback for SSL provider.

 NCCF-309077
Core

Cleaned Up Agent Removal Message

 

Issue: The uninstall prompt for local agent had repeated messaging.

Fix: Fixed a duplicate message appearing when partners removed the Local Agent from a device.

 NCCF-130244
Managed Services for Apple Devices

DMA Agent Retry Logic Fixed

 

Issue: DMA Agent install commands weren't retried on failure.

Fix: Ensured DMA installation commands retry properly until they are confirmed as completed.

 MSAD-3254
Ecoverse

LDAP Username Field Now Valid

 

Issue: LDAP users were not allowed to be edited due to unnecessary username validation.

Fix: Fixed validation rules to allow editing LDAP user accounts without triggering incorrect username errors.

 FSN-11683

How to Prepare for 25.2.1 in Advance

If you would like to participate in the public preview to test the new 2025.2.1 version in a non-production environment before rolling it out fully, the Public Preview of 2025.2.1 will be available around the last week of April.

Stay Tuned

Be on the lookout for the official N-central – 2025.2.1 release in May 2025. We can't wait for you to experience all the exciting new changes!