What's New in CloudBlue Commerce in August 2022

XML-RPC API is classified as private API in the v21 release line of CloudBlue Commerce. New platform features are not supported. The documentation has been unpublished and is no longer available.

In the v21 release line, API endpoints remain active and API methods keep working in backward-compatible mode. Existing integrations will also keep working, but new ones must not be built using this API.

In the v22 release line, XML-RPC API will reach its end-of-maintenance, end-of-support, and end-of-life states. API endpoints will be shut down, all integrations will stop working.

Transition path: Existing integrations through XML-RPC API must be re-done to utilize more modern CloudBlue Commerce REST API. Providers may take action themselves, hire a 3rd-party solution, or engage CloudBlue Professional Services for the development project.

As CloudBlue Connect continues to be the platform that powers ISV integration, we have made the strategic decision to End-of-Life (EOL) the NCE Azure integration based on the Application Packaging Standard (APS). This decision has also been made to align with forthcoming technology changes at Microsoft, including the DAP to GDAP transition and the AAD Graph deprecation.

This EOL will follow a phased approach, as follows:

• Phase 1 – 30 September 2022: End-of-Life for (a) all ordering processes and functions, and (b) “Restore AOBO” capability.

• Phase 2 – 21 November 2022: Final End-of-Life.

This phased approach will allow partners to transition to NCE Azure on Connect for new customer orders, with additional time being provided to allow for the “Move to Connect” motion for all existing APS-based subscriptions. CloudBlue has a toolset prepared to support the NCE Azure APS to NCE Azure Connect motion, which is available to partners for use as either in a self-serve motion or as a Professional Service.

Please note that the current invoicing processes for existing subscriptions will continue until transitioned to NCE Azure on Connect.

Please reach out to your CloudBlue Technical Account Manager or Customer Success Account Manager to initiate Connect deployment activities or to obtain access to the migration toolset.

As CloudBlue Connect continues to be the platform that powers ISV integration, and as Microsoft moves forward on the transition to NCE, we have made the strategic decision to End-of-Life (EOL) the Legacy CSP Azure integration based on the Application Packaging Standard (APS). This decision has also been made to align with forthcoming technology changes at Microsoft, including the DAP to GDAP transition and the AAD Graph deprecation.

This EOL will follow a phased approach, as follows:

• Phase 1 – 30 September 2022: End-of-Life for all ordering processes and functions.

• Phase 2 – 21 November 2022: Final End-of-Life.

This phased approach will allow partners to transition to NCE Azure on Connect for new customer orders, with additional time being provided to allow for the “Move to NCE” motion for all existing APS-based subscriptions. CloudBlue has a toolset prepared to support the Legacy CSP Azure APS to NCE Azure Connect motion, which is available to partners for use as either in a self-serve motion or as a Professional Service.

Please note that the current invoicing processes for existing subscriptions will continue until transitioned to NCE Azure on Connect.

Please reach out to your CloudBlue Technical Account Manager or Customer Success Account Manager to initiate Connect deployment activities or to obtain access to the migration toolset.