Some changes made to STEP necessitate action by its users, so it is crucial to review these notes thoroughly. They complement the 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.
Important: Some functionality described in the update notes is controlled by licenses and/or component installations and may not be available on your system.
Platform Updates
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Improvements to the Control Service API enable developers to programmatically oversee custom service implementations.
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In STEP workbench, JavaScript business rules can now be tested using Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
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One Queue background process execution mechanism has been enhanced to provide greater visibility into resource allocation and process execution priorities.
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Self-Service UI now supports segregated access permissions for individual sFTP user accounts.
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Basic e-Signature functionality, deprecated in 2024.4, is reintroduced with enhanced authentication capabilities to support regulatory compliance requirements.
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New REST API V2 Client simplifies developer interaction with the REST API V2.
Product Experience Data Cloud Updates
PIM Updates
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The conditional attribute field now accepts additional conditional expressions.
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The New UI (also referred to in the Online Help as Instrument) now fully supports manual collections with improved browsing and management.
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The New UI now offers an improved experience with better embedded content handling.
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The New UI now includes missing mandatory fields in the data issue indicators.
Customer and Supplier Data Updates
Customer Experience Data Cloud / Business Partner Data Cloud / Supplier Data Cloud
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New match tuning feature for data owners provides simplified matching
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, within the Customer and Partner Communities, and on YouTube.
Product updates are also available on our Stibo Systems website.
Updates and Change Logs
Feature updates are identified by the year and quarter in which they are introduced to customers. The first four digits (2026) indicate the year of the update. The last digit (1) indicates the calendar quarter. To learn more about update frequency, including target update times and end-of-life baseline support dates, refer to the STEP Update Information topic in the System Update and Patch Notes documentation.
Along with the feature updates, there are also SaaS image updates that are made available when security and other critical fixes need to be deployed. These updates follow the same baseline identifier plus timestamps (e.g., step-2026.1-2026-03-25-15-33-04).
Descriptions of these fixes are included in Change Logs. Change Logs can be filtered by component and accessed via:
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STEP Documentation: https://doc.stibosystems.com/
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Your system's Start Page
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From within the workbench
Note: Customers may want to search Stibo Systems Service Portal for their Issue Numbers (if shown). To do so, while in the Stibo Systems Service Portal, navigate to Issues (in the header bar) and select 'Search for Issues.' Click on the 'Advanced' option on the filtering bar and then type in 'issue=' and the issue number. Press Enter or click the magnifying glass icon to run the query. Users can only view Stibo Systems Service Portal issues for issue numbers they have privileges to access. If the issue is not applicable to the user searching, then a 'No issues were found to match your search' message displays.
Update Guide
In addition to the individual update notes, customers should read the
The Update Guide includes information about actions that existing customers need to take prior to updating to the latest version.
Train and Connect
Expand your expertise and connect with fellow users.
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.
Stibo Systems Communities
We strongly encourage all customers and partners to actively participate in their dedicated Stibo Systems' Communities. Community initiatives are designed to help you maximize your experience, share knowledge, and build valuable relationships with peers who understand your challenges and goals. Stay updated on upcoming events and much more by registering today.
Updating to 2026.1
Updates can be done in the SaaS Self-Service UI (SSUI) if available, or by raising a request with Stibo Systems Support. More information on the update process in the SSUI can be found in the Update Environment section in the built-in User Guide.
For information on the preview period and mandatory updates, refer to the STEP Update Information topic in the System Update and Patch Notes section of the documentation.
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. For customers and partners who have built their own custom extensions with Extension API, evaluate the need to recompile and redeploy extensions prior to updating. Refer to the STEP Extension API Guide available via the Technical Documentation, available at [URL]/sdk or accessible from the 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.