LANSA OPEN V5.2 for NET8 Changes
We are pleased to announce that LANSA Open V5.2 adds compatibility with Microsoft .NET 8, so your .NET applications can access IBM i (AS/400, iSeries, System i) resources on the latest supported .NET runtime. This update preserves the same secure, repository-driven integration and Visual Studio workflow you use today.
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Date: November 2025.
LANSA Version 16 Changes
Modernize Your Visual LANSA Experience and Increase Your Productivity with Visual LANSA 16
We are excited to announce the release of Visual LANSA V16, our most powerful version yet, purpose-built to help organizations accelerate modernization, embrace flexibility and scaling in the cloud as AI usage increases in the world, and embed more than ever before with new Azure Cloud licensing, server-to-client push, and extensible Webview2 features.
Visual LANSA V16 redefines how businesses modernize, integrate, and scale in today’s hyper-connected world. In an era where security, flexibility, and seamless integration experience are paramount, V16 equips your teams with a powerful suite of tools to build faster, embed more, and scale smarter—all on a future-proof foundation.
What’s New in Visual LANSA V16:
WebView2 Embedding Browser in Application
Real-Time Push Notifications from Server to Client
OAuth 2.0 Email Authentication
WebView2 Embedding Browser in Application
Visual LANSA Version 16 integrates WebView2, a Chromium-based browser, to support the latest HTML5, CSS, and other modern web standards. This integration expands functionality within the IDE through the use of third-party libraries and REST API integration, making the application future-ready.
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Cloud-Ready Azure Licensing
Enhanced Azure Cloud licensing capabilities include support for cloud-based licenses, streamlining deployments, and aligning with modern cloud-first architectures.
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Refreshed Toolbar Iconography
V16 includes the first phase of a visual update that modernizes application interfaces with refreshed iconography for a more contemporary and user-friendly design.
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Real-Time Push Notifications from Server to Client
LANSA V16 provides a simple and easy method for developing real-time push notifications triggered from the server to the client, allowing encrypted data communication between the server and the client.
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OAuth 2.0 Email Authentication
Secure authentication via OAuth 2.0 for SMTP, POP3, and IMAP mail services, ensuring better protection against data breaches and providing easier-to-manage access for email services.
For more information, refer to IMAPMailService, POP3MailService, SMTPMailService, and SMTPMailAttachmentSignatureService.
IBM QPWDRULES Password Rules
Starting with LANSA V16 for IBM i, the installation process has been updated to support IBM system password settings (QPWDLVL and QPWDRULES).
Over 80 extensive updates across the IDE, runtime, and web environments, significantly boosting stability, compatibility, and developer experience.
Highlights include:
Updated Support for Key Libraries and Standards
Enhanced support for MySQL 8.0 and 8.4 LTS, including improved handling of NChar, NVarchar, and SUNI columns, ensuring compatibility with modern MySQL environments and eliminating key integration failures.
OpenSSL Upgrade for Security Compliance
Upgraded to OpenSSL 1.1.1g, delivering improved encryption, secure communications, and alignment with current security standards.
Improved Session and Memory Management
Reworked a couple of internal processes to address memory leaks, REST API inefficiencies, and unstable session behaviors, particularly under large loads or during long-running processes.
Web & API Stability
Improved debugging, tracing, and error handling for REST APIs and TP jobs. Fixes include session cleanup, improved exception tracking, and better runtime diagnostics.
UI/UX Enhancements
Resolved issues in lists, dropdowns, charts, calendars, and pickers, with improvements to scroll behavior, tab order, keyboard navigation, and visual consistency across devices and screen modes.
Security & Standards Compliance
Upgraded to OpenSSL 1.1.1g for enhanced data protection and session security. Integrated support for MySQL 8.0 and 8.4 LTS, and reinforced SQL operations including BLOB and JSON handling.
Accessibility & Internationalization
Enhancements for screen readers, better keyboard focus behavior, and improved support for multilingual content.
Platform Compatibility
Verified stability with IBM i 7.5 and refined support for multi-tier and tablet environments, including VLF-RAMP execution.
Performance Optimization
Reworked internal modules to reduce memory leaks, optimize resource usage, and improve responsiveness under load.
Introducing the LANSA AI Chatbot (Beta Version)
Ask, learn, and build code smarter, and solve faster in any user language, any time, with LANSA AI Chatbot as your new Visual LANSA V16 assistant.
New LANSA AI Chabot (Beta) available on lansa.com/support from 8 July 2025 onwards
- Get answers to your documentation and technical queries through a fast search of LANSA documentation for LANSA products.
- Instant access to LANSA documentation—ask questions instead of searching.
- Exclusively trained and Built-in understanding of LANSA product names, functions, and versioning (e.g., Visual LANSA V16).
- Ask technical “how-to” questions and receive clear, structured guidance.
- Context-aware answers based on real product documentation.
- Works in your browser—no download, no setup.
- Continuous improvement based on user feedback and interaction analytics.
- Automatically redirects questions on pricing, premium support, and sales to the appropriate LANSA contact channels
- AI Supports Multilingual Chat - English, 日本語, Français, and more…
Why use LANSA AI Chatbot?
- Easy to use and get answers fast without digging through pages of documentation.
- Multilingual—supports global teams and up to 100 languages.
- Made for developers, consultants, and support staff - Empowers global teams with instant access to technical answers 24/7.
- Understands technical context like “push notifications in V16”.
- Available 24/7—no waiting on time zones or office hours.
- Continuously get smarter with your feedback.
- No extensions or plugins are required—just start typing your question in LANSA AI Chabot on the LANSA support webpage.
LANSA V16 Installation
To download V16, log in to your LANSA download portal or contact any LANSA sales representative/account manager.
V16 follows the same installation procedures as V15. Check out the installation guides below:
- Windows: V16 Windows Install Guide
- IBM i: V16 IBM Install Guide
View more about V16 Features and Installation here.
For more information and guides on V16, view our V16 documentation collection here.
Upgrade to LANSA V16
Upgrade to EPC150070 using SPIN0341 for a seamless transition to V16.
If you are running an older version, you can upgrade quickly, with the download available through LANSA's Customer Support Portal and/or dedicated assistance from LANSA experts.
Edition Date July, 2025
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