Eptura has just announced the v.2025.02 Partner Preview (Beta) release, with the official release slated for this December.

New enhancements

• Fresh Look & Feel – New Archibus logo and modern UI styling across the platform.
• Onsite Condition Assessments – New Condition Assessment module.
• Workplace Team Day Bookings & Room Arrangements – Team managers can book for entire teams. Reserve any room arrangements and configurations.
• Space Neighborhoods – Introducing neighborhoods
• SmartClient Publishing Updates – SmartClient uses APIs to publish floorplans
• Platform Updates – Upgraded to Spring Framework 6.1, Tomcat 10 support, and Outlook/Exchange integration via Graph API.

More details

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Brand & User Experience

• New Archibus Logo – Updated branding for a modern look.
• UI Enhancements – Refreshed styling across the entire product for a cleaner, more intuitive experience and aligned with the Eptura styling.
• Floorplan Viewer –  Improved loading messages, updated icons, and enhanced usability.

WebCentral & System Administration

• Login Activity Report – Administrators can now access reports of Web Central user login activity.

Government Solutions

• SmartClient Integration – Floorplans are now published to the enterprise graphics folder via REST APIs (replacing SFTP).
• Secure File Upload – System Administrators can upload files and documents directly to the in-boundary folder from the Web Central UI.

Platform Core

• Framework Upgrade – Upgraded to Spring Framework 6.1.
• Server Compatibility – Archibus v.2025.02 is upgraded to Tomcat 10. It’s does not support Tomcat 9 anymore.

Workplace

• Team Day – Team managers can view team calendars, book for the entire team, and define ad-hoc teams.
• Room Arrangements – Book meeting spaces with alternative room setups beyond the default configuration.

Outlook Plug-Ins

• Graph API Migration – Outlook and Exchange integration now uses Microsoft Graph API.
• Enhanced Room Arrangement Support – Multiple default arrangement types supported via the Outlook web add-in.

Space

• Neighborhoods – Introduced the concept of neighborhoods in the Space Occupancy application.
• Organizational Hierarchies – Improved drag-and-drop functionality, sorting, and interaction for defining organizational structures—paving the way for unlimited hierarchy support in future releases.

BIM Viewer

• Platform Upgrade – Updated to Autodesk Platform Services v7.109.2 for improved stability and cache-clearing capabilities.
• Trace BIM Systems – Enhanced filtering, highlighting, and user interaction for asset systems.

Maintenance

• Service Desk Details – Questionnaire responses now displayed in work request details.
• Bulk Operations – Streamlined bulk issuing and scheduling for large volumes of work requests.

Onsite

• Condition Assessment Module – Field assessors can now complete assessment items directly.Equipment Enhancements – Search and display equipment descriptions; view previous measurement data via checklist questions.

SmartClient & Autodesk Integrations

• REST API Publishing – SmartClient now publishes floorplans to the enterprise graphics folder via REST APIs (replacing SFTP).

Beta package and access

This Beta release is feature complete but is not tested nor considered stable nor for production use. It provides an early preview of features and database schema changes so Business Partners can plan their future sales and account management efforts.

Available for download from FTP are the following files:

1. WebCentral v.2025.02 Partner Preview (Beta) WAR file
2. SmartClient v.2025.02 Partner Preview (Beta) WAR file
3. v.2025.02 Beta HQ and Schema, and sample databases (MSSQL)
4. Demo license

You may access the Partner Preview (Beta) by downloading and deploying on your premises, or you may access the SaaS version at 

https://bpdemo.archibus.cloud.

Next steps

The product and engineering teams continue to work on finalizing the v.2025.02 release for the next weeks, tentatively targeting December for the official release.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the facilities management sector from a manual, reactive approach to a proactive and insight-driven discipline. The increasing adoption of AI—especially within platforms like Archibus and Eptura—means managers can automate everything from work order creation to energy management, freeing their teams for higher-value strategic tasks. Instead of spending hours on administrative routines, facility professionals can now interact with AI tools through simple voice commands or chatbots, simplifying scheduling, task management, and service requests. This change is driving remarkable gains in workforce efficiency.

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Environmental health and safety (EHS) management is increasingly prioritized, with modules for tracking hazardous materials, waste streams, and emergency protocols. This is particularly relevant for large organizations, where compliance visibility across multiple locations is challenging without integrated digital solutions.

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Preventive and predictive maintenance have evolved into highly automated, data-driven systems, thanks to advanced platforms like Archibus and Eptura. Now more than ever, facilities managers rely on these tools to shift from reactive repairs to proactive, scheduled asset care. Automated preventive maintenance workflows ensure tasks are planned and executed on time, reducing breakdowns and budgeting for routine upkeep rather than costly emergency interventions. With every cycle, FM teams gain reliability, safety, and happier workplace occupants.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) has transformed the design and construction phases of architecture, but its greatest value emerges when this rich data extends into facilities management. Integrating Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD with platforms such as Archibus makes it possible to manage every aspect of a building’s lifecycle, enhancing both operational efficiency and asset longevity. The seamless flow of information—from design intent to daily maintenance—creates a dynamic, data-driven foundation for FM teams.

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Scenario planning gets a major boost from BIM-to-FM integration. Facilities managers can visualize renovations, service requests, occupancy flows, and compliance procedures using interactive 3D models. Stakeholders see the impact of proposed changes before implementation, supporting collaboration and minimizing miscommunication.

Lifecycle management is more effective with unified data. Preventive maintenance schedules, asset replacements, and resource allocations are based on real-world usage and conditions, not outdated blueprints. This maximizes investment value and ensures facilities function optimally from occupancy through every renovation.

Collaboration between architects, engineers, and FM professionals becomes seamless, as shared information supports stakeholder alignment, better project outcomes, and agility in responding to business needs.

Compliance and sustainability reporting are enhanced as material selections, energy profiles, and operational records remain traceable throughout the building’s history.

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