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Version 2.6.0.0

Date: 29.04.2026
Type: Major

About this Release

This is a major release that brings a set of enhancements focused on improving the flexibility and performance of the Apiculus platform. These updates aim to strengthen the overall system and deliver a more secure and reliable experience for users.

New Features​

This section describes the following new features in this release:

eKYC Enablement​

eKYC functionality has been enabled on the portal for individual self-service KYC verification.

  • The Admin and Subscriber modules now support end-to-end eKYC processing.
  • Automated mechanisms are in place to support KYC validity and renewal.

Billable/Non-billable Account marking​

Added a Billing Status toggle in the Admin Panel to mark accounts as Billable or Non Billable. Billing status controls whether an account is reflected in invoicing and billing reports.

This feature ensures:

  • Administrative control over billing inclusion.
  • Transparency for subscribers regarding account billing status.
  • Billing status determines whether the account is included in invoicing and billing reports.

Autopay for Bank of Georgia​

This version ships with Autopay for deployments using the Bank of Georgia (BoG) gateway with support of saved cards.

This feature implements card saving and auto-debit capabilities for payments through the Bank of Georgia gateway. It allows subscribers to securely store their payment cards for future use and enables AutoPay for subscriptions and recurring charges, streamlining the payment process and enhancing user convenience.

  • Users can securely save card details during payment and reuse them for future transactions, reducing the need for repeated manual OTP entry.
  • Introduced Saved Cards management under Billing > Saved Cards, allowing users to:
    • Add multiple cards.
    • Mark one card as the primary card and update it as needed.
  • Auto-debit payments can be made using saved cards for faster and seamless checkout without repeated card entry.
  • Automatic payment initiation has been enabled before the invoice due date based on configurable pre-due settings.
  • Auto-payment retry mechanism has been introduced:
    • If the initial auto-payment fails, the system retries payment on subsequent days based on the configured retry count.
    • The retry flow stops automatically once the payment is successful or the retry limit is exceeded.
  • Added system-level configurations to control:
    • Auto-payment enablement.
    • Auto-payment initiation (X days before invoice due date).
    • Retry payment enablement.
    • Retry duration (Y days).

Enhancements​

This section describes the following enhancements in this release:

Improvements to Activity Logs​

In the Admin module, the following enhancements are done:

  • Improved Activity Logs UI with enhanced table layout and refined design.
  • Added filtering capabilities to make log entries easier to search and analyse.
  • Optimized placement and presentation of activity log data for better usability.

In Subscriber module, the following enhancements are done:

  • Introduced a new Activity Logs section within the Account Centre.
  • All subscriber notifications and activity events are now consolidated and visible in this dedicated section.

The following are the key features of Activity log, You can search logs by:

  • Action type (for example, Start VM, Create VPC, etc.)
  • Resource type (VM, VPC, IP, Disk, etc.)
  • Time-based filters including:
    • Last 24 hours
    • Last 7 days
    • Custom date range
  • Improved log descriptions for easier understanding
  • UI activity logs will now be retained for a minimum period of 2 years for audit and compliance purposes.

This enables faster troubleshooting and improved audit visibility for cloud operations.

Quick Plan​

The following are the enhancements in Quick Plan:

  • Added a feature to treat multiple components as a single subscription.
  • Added support for dropdown type input capture.
  • Added support for helper texts in input fields.

HSN Code​

Added HSN Code selection in custom credit notes and one-time charge (OTC) addition flows to ensure accurate tax classification and statutory compliance during invoice and credit note processing.

Credit Note Sequencing​

Added support for biller/directorate-wise sequencing for Credit Notes.

Custom Credit Notes​

These are the following custom credit notes:

  • Added the option to enable/disable Custom Credit Notes.
  • If Custom Credit Notes are enabled, they now show HSN Code as an input field.

Acronis Agent Updates​

The Acronis backup agent has been updated to the latest version.

Virtual Firewall​

Virtual Firewall networking capabilities have been enhanced to provide greater flexibility in managing network interfaces and traffic routing.

  • Secondary IP Assignment on Isolated Networks: Users can now add multiple Secondary IP addresses to any Isolated Network connected to a Virtual Firewall. These secondary IPs can be used for hosting multiple services, enabling advanced NAT, port forwarding, and load-balancing configurations.
  • L2 Network Integration with Virtual Firewalls: Once a user creates an L2 Network, it will automatically appear under the “Add Network” option while configuring the corresponding Virtual Firewall. This enables seamless attachment of L2 networks to firewall instances for advanced segmentation and service chaining use cases.

Autoscaling Configurations​

Autoscaling groups can now be managed more effectively with the following improved configuration options and validations.

  • Polling interval and quiet time parameters can be adjusted as per workload needs.
  • Additional Autoscale parameters can be modified after group creation.
  • Stronger validation to prevent incorrect configuration values.
  • Improved email notifications for Autoscale group updates and changes. These improvements provide better transparency and control over automatic scaling behaviour.

Reports Enhancements​

The following are the reports enhancements:

  • The transaction report now includes a separate column that captures the Child Account ID in addition to the Master Account ID.
  • The Inactive Subscriptions report now includes the Deactivation Date.

Other Enhancements and Fixes​

  • Instant Apps Version Selection During Instance Deployment: Users can now select a specific version of an application while deploying an instance. This allows controlled deployment of required application versions and supports compatibility testing, phased upgrades, and rollback planning.
  • Left Navigation Menu Reordering: The left-hand navigation menu on the Cloud Portal has been reorganised for easier access. The menu sequence now follows:
    • Networking
    • Compute All other sections remain unchanged. This improves discoverability of frequently used services.
  • Snapshot Naming Improvements for Better Clarity: Snapshot terminology has been updated in the UI to improve understanding of recovery operations.
    • VM Snapshots are now labelled as Instance Restore Points.
    • Volume Snapshots are now labelled as Disk Restore Points.
  • OS-Based Filtering in “My Images”: The My Images section will now display images based on the selected operating system during VM creation.
    • Linux images will appear only in Linux Instance Provisioning.
    • Windows images will appear only in Windows Instance Provisioning. This prevents incorrect image selection and simplifies image browsing.
  • Language Selection Simplification: The language selection option has been hidden from the UI, and English is now set as the default interface language to ensure consistent user experience.
  • Password Policy Display on Reset Screen: Password policy requirements are now clearly displayed on the password reset screen, helping users create compliant passwords without trial-and-error.
  • System Clock Display: A real-time system clock is now displayed for both admin and subscriber users, providing visibility of the current time to assist with activity tracking, log correlation, and support troubleshooting.
  • Enhanced Instance Naming Rules: VM naming validation has been updated to support longer instance names. The maximum character limit has been increased from 16 to 55 characters, allowing users to provide more meaningful and descriptive names during instance creation for easier identification and management later.
  • Improved Instance Alert Configuration: While configuring instance alerts, users can now select child users under the same account. All users are listed along with their assigned roles, making alert recipient selection easier and improving operational visibility across teams.
  • Backend Performance and Stability Improvements: Backend workflows related to provisioning and lifecycle operations have been optimised to improve overall system stability, reduce response times, and enhance reliability of service deployment.

Fixes​

The following fixes have been applied throughout the system:

  • Updated Axios version used in Swagger for improved stability and compatibility.
  • Fixed an issue where deleted accounts continued to appear in Draft and Awaiting Confirmation lists until a manual refresh.
  • Fixed an issue where search by email in Account Management was not functioning correctly and was resulting in a blank screen.