The table below shows all Velos releases from Velos 2014.1 and later and specifies when support for these versions will end. All Velos releases prior to Velos 2014.1 are end-of-life already. Future Velos software releases will also be added to this schedule.

Depending on the current version installed on a Velos system, multiple updates may be required to upgrade to the latest version. To save time in the upgrade process please upgrade the Velos system to the latest version first before updating the firmware of the V-Packs.

1. Velos build

The internal Velos build number that corresponds with the Velos release.

2. End security and bug fix updates

After this date this version will get no updates anymore to solve bugs.

3. End online services

If a version does not receive security updates anymore, security vulnerabilities may arise. Therefore, the online services will end for these installations. Impact for these installations:

• The vpu-online connection will no longer function, only login to Velos from local area network is possible.
• No more automatic online backups. Manual backup via the Velos user interface is still possible.
• Connection with a farm management system via Nedap-BI is no longer supported.
• E-mail notifications will no longer function.

The online services end date is a planned date. Nedap Livestock Management reserves the right to stop the online services prior to this date in case of urgent safety issues.

4. End support

After this date this version is no longer supported by Nedap Livestock Management. Support for older versions will often mean upgrading an installation to the latest version. After this date the possibility of upgrading is no longer guaranteed.

5. Velos 2014.1 LTS

Velos 2014.1 LTS it is the last release for these Velos installations:

• Installations running Sheep applications. License code like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-3XXX.
• Installations running Horse applications. License code like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-4XXX.
• Installations running Goat applications. License code like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-5XXX.

These Velos installations cannot upgrade to later releases.

Velos 2014.1 LTS is the last release for Velos installations that run on an older type of VP8001. These are the VP8001 units where the model is indicated on the type-sticker as “VP8001 V-PU”. Upgrading these installations is only possible after a hardware upgrade. The old VP8001 units must be upgraded to a VP8002.

6. Velos 2016.1 LTS

Velos 2016.1 LTS it is the last release for these Velos installations:

• Installations running PorkSense Sorting I applications. License code like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-6XXX and Sorting I behaviour components configured.
• Installations running PorkSense Sorting II applications. License code like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-6XXX and Sorting II behaviour components configured.

These Velos installations cannot upgrade to later releases.