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Author: Jan Falkenberg, Head of Product TRANSCONNECT

September is approaching – and TRANSCONNECT 4.4 is almost here.
This release is all about one thing: more flexibility, new tools, and the next step in our transition from adapters to connectors.

The highlight: The Connector SDK is moving out of the alpha phase and is now available to everyone as a Beta version. This gives you the ability to extend TRANSCONNECT even more individually, tailored to your specific requirements.

What to expect in TRANSCONNECT 4.4

EWS email Connector

For direct integration with Microsoft Exchange via the EWS API. Recommendation: Start using this instead of the existing email Adapter for EWS connections.

Commandline Connector

Takes over local shell access.

SSH Connector

Replaces remote access via SSH.

Connector SDK (Beta)

With the Connector SDK and the accompanying documentation, you are able to develop your own connectors for TRANSCONNECT.

Book your training now!

Our TRANSCONNECT Professional Service offers a training session where we present the latest updates. The focus will be on the Connector SDK.

Take this opportunity to gain hands-on insights. For further details, please contact our Professional Service team directly: transconnect-professional-services@sql-ag.de.

What’s changing?

In TRANSCONNECT 4.4, some older adapters will move into maintenance mode or be deprecated. Note: No functions will be lost. The new connectors cover all existing capabilities and provide additional flexibility for the future.

Affected adapters:

DICOM-Adapter

HL7-Adapter

HCM-Adapter

SNMP-Adapter

MQTT-Adapter

LDT-Adapter

No further deprecations are planned in TRANSCONNECT 4.4, and no components are scheduled for complete removal.

Deprecated, announced for removal, removed – what does it mean?

When we mark a function as deprecated or announced for removal, it remains available for now but is no longer actively developed. In the long term, it may be removed in a future version. In such cases, we recommend switching to a current alternative early on.

When a function is removed, it is completely gone from TRANSCONNECT and no longer available.

These changes are usually the result of technical advancements, security or performance improvements, and a leaner, clearer system architecture.

Find out more – and how best to prepare – here: https://community.transconnect-online.de/thema/5474/ 

Prepare now

While the release of TRANSCONNECT 4.4 is planned for September 2025, now is the perfect time to check whether you are affected and to plan any necessary migrations in advance.

All technical details, background information, and recommendations can, as always, be found in our Community:

 

If you have any questions or would like personal advice, we are always here for you.

Feel free to book an appointment.