Note: Some changes necessitate action, so it is crucial to review these notes thoroughly. They complement the Stibo Systems Enterprise Platform (STEP) Online Help, which offers comprehensive details on both existing and new system functionality, providing detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions for use, as applicable.
Introduction
We are excited to share the latest update with you. Stibo Systems consistently creates updates to align with the changing demands of the market and the needs of our valued customers, incorporating enhancements inspired by user requests. The update notes highlight a comprehensive range of new features, enhancements, and other changes that deliver significant value to customers—those mentioned below and many more. This update includes significant improvements in many areas, focusing on self-service capabilities, interface enhancements, and AI-driven features.
Platform Improvements
- Message Streaming enhancements
- Expanding API for user management
- Platform maintenance update
Product MDM Updates
- ETIM dictionary data import
- Improved translation efficiency
Customer, Supplier, and Location MDM Updates
- AI/ML Address Matcher
- MDM connector for Salesforce
PDX Updates
- Language-specific LOVs
- Asset transformations
- Channel management enhancements
Important: Some functionality described within these notes is controlled via licenses and/or component installations and may not be available on your system.
Update notes are accessible by clicking on the links below:
Note: Product Data Exchange (PDX) updates typically follow a different cadence than STEP updates. PDX-specific update notes and online help are available within the PDX solution. Once logged into PDX, click Help Center > Documentation using the left navigation panel. Documentation opens in a new tab.
Additional information is included in supplemental materials such as update overview slide decks and update-specific videos. These resources are available, along with these update notes, in the Stibo Systems Service Portal and within the Customer and Partner Communities.
Quarterly Updates
Feature updates are identified by the year and quarter in which they are introduced to customers. The first four digits (2024) indicate the year of the update. The last digit (4) indicates the calendar quarter. To learn more about update frequency, including target update times, and end-of-life baseline support dates, refer to the new STEP Update and End-of-Life Information topic in the System Update and Patch Notes documentation.
Along with the feature updates, there are also maintenance updates that are made available when fixes need to be deployed. The fixes are included in the regular maintenance updates. These updates follow the same baseline identifier plus timestamps (e.g., step-2024.4-2025-01-08-14-41-04).
Change Logs are accessible from within the Stibo Systems Service Portal. To view the logs, log in and go to the 'Update Information' dashboard. Change Logs are linked under each update version (for all supported versions of STEP). SaaS users will also be able to access these Change Logs via the STEP Documentation that is accessible from their system's Start Page or from within workbench.
Update Guide
In addition to the individual update notes, upgrading customers should read the
The Update Guide includes information about actions that existing customers need to take prior to updating to the latest version.
Academy and Community Resources
Stibo Systems Communities
We strongly encourage all customers and partners to actively participate in their dedicated Stibo Systems' Communities, fostering collaboration with fellow users. These update notes and other update materials, including videos, are also available within each Community. Stay updated on upcoming events and much more by registering today.
Stibo Systems Academy
Maximize your investment in Stibo Systems Master Data Management (MDM) by taking Academy courses and completing our certification programs. The MDM Academy provides hands-on training opportunities for both customers and partners, aiming to enhance your understanding of Stibo Systems' MDM solutions. Comprehensive details regarding classes and programs can be found on our website: https://www.stibosystems.com/services-support/mdm-academy.
Installing STEP 2024.4
For SaaS environments, updates can be done in the SaaS Self-Service UI or (if not available) by raising a request with Stibo Systems Support. More information on the update process in the SaaS Self-Service UI can be found in the Upgrade Environment section in the in-build User Guide.
For on-premises customers, the baseline (and additional components) can be installed using these commands:
./spot --upgrade=step:2024.4
For on-prem deployed systems, it is always recommended to use the latest version of SPOT (regardless of the current STEP version in use). If updating via the --upgrade command, using the latest SPOT version is required.
For on-prem systems, the SPOT --upgrade command may be used to find compatible components that can be added at the same time as the baseline patch (i.e., --upgrade=all). Refer to the SPOT Program topic of the System Administration Guide found in Downloadable Documentation. For assistance, contact Stibo Systems Technical Services.
For customers that have custom add-on components and/or if Stibo Systems Support is deploying your system updates, submit an update request via the Stibo Systems Service Portal.
Important: Customers and partners who have built their own custom extensions with Extension API may need to recompile and redeploy these extensions themselves in conjunction with upgrading to 2024.4. Refer to the STEP Extension API Guide available via the Technical Documentation accessible at [system]/sdk or from the system Start Page.
This document is intended for use by active Stibo Systems Enterprise Platform (STEP) users and partners and describes the above and other new functionality and improvements in greater detail. It does not serve as a replacement for the online help, which includes additional information on previously existing and new system functionality, as well as more detailed explanations and step-by-step instructions for use, when appropriate.