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Learn about the new features, enhancements, and fixes available in each version of Application Modernization Accelerator.

Version 5.0.0 (July 2026)

  • Role Based Access Control (RBAC)

    • Three roles are now supported: Admin, Writer, and Reader. Additional access to workspaces can also be restricted. An external OAuth2 source is required for RBAC.

  • Java SE 25 Support

    • The Discovery Tool can now provide analysis for modernization to Java SE 25.

  • MoRE Flexibility

    • When modernizing to MoRE, users can now get all the details for applications that would previously have been disabled as they were considered unsuitable for MoRE.

  • Access Keys

    • The product now supports three kinds of access key that control the available functionality: Trial, Proof of Concept, and Full.

  • Discovery Tool

    • The Discovery tool now uses binary scanner v26.0.0.2.

    • The Db2 scanner has been deprecated in release 5.0.0 and is scheduled for removal in release 5.1.0.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.6.3 (June 2026)

  • Enhancement

    Addressed an issue where the upload fails intermittently.

Version 4.6.2 (May 2026)

  • Enhancement

    • Addressed an issue where the localConnector feature was incorrectly added to the application configuration.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.6.1 (April 2026)

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.6.0 (March 2026)

  • JAX-RPC to JAX-WS Source Migration Helper

  • Guided Tours

    • Guided tours are now available for every page via the AssistMe helper.

  • Discovery Tool

    • The Discovery tool now uses binary scanner v26.0.0.1.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.5.2 (December 2025)

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.5.1 (November 2025)

  • Development Effort

    • Addresses an issue where there can be a mismatch between application development effort and workspace development effort due to incorrect rule filtering.

  • Migration Plan

    • Addresses an issue where certain dependencies were not appearing in the migration plan.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.5.0 (November 2025)

  • Operator

    • Application Modernization Accelerator is now available as an Operator in OpenShift.

  • AssistMe

    • Chat search for the documentation and easy access to supporting materials.

  • Improved trial experience

    • Capabilities restricted in the trial are now clearly indicated along with information on how to get the full experience.

  • Discovery Tool

    • The Discovery tool now uses binary scanner v25.0.0.4.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.4.0 (September 2025)

  • Scan to the Max

    • The Discovery tool now automatically scans all levels of Java SE and Java/Jakarta EE, with dynamic selection during analysis.

  • Destination Comparison

    • You can now compare the capabilities of each destination to identify the best option for your needs.

  • Dependency Filtering

    • Filter results with dependent libraries to identify the use of libraries across your entire estate.

  • Landing page

    • The redesigned landing page provides instant access to common tasks and improved support.

  • Support for Liberty administered from WebSphere (MoRE) version 1.0.0.1

  • Discovery Tool

    • The Discovery tool now uses binary scanner v25.0.0.3.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.3.2 (August 2025)

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.3.1 (July 2025)

  • Security

    • Addressed multiple security vulnerabilities, including issues in Node.js, Java SE, and other dependent libraries.

Version 4.3.0 (June 2025)

  • Group creation from the visualization

    • Create groups directly from the visualization using click-and-drag selection.

  • Support for Liberty administered from WebSphere (MoRE) version 1.0.0.1

    • Added support for Liberty administered from WebSphere (MoRE) version 1.0.0.1.

  • Discovery Tool

    • The Discovery tool now uses binary scanner v25.0.0.2.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.2.0 (April 2025)

  • Security

    • Addressed multiple vulnerabilities, including issues in Node.js, Java SE, and other dependent libraries.

Version 4.1.0 (March 2025)

  • Discovery Tool

    • The Discovery tool now uses binary scanner v25.0.0.1.

  • Security

    • Multiple security vulnerabilities have been addressed.

Version 4.0.1 (January 2025)

  • ACE details

    • The UX for scanned ACE details has been updated with improved layouts and modern styling.

  • Security

    • Addressed multiple vulnerabilities in Node.js, Java SE, and other dependent libraries.

Version 4.0.0 (December 2024)

  • IBM watsonx Code Assistant integration

  • Tags

    • Apply custom tags to applications to streamline searching, filtering, and grouping.

  • Enhanced user experience

    • The overall experience has been modernized to streamline your modernization journey.