Verimatrix VCAS Server Product Life Cycle
(Updated as of June 24th, 2026)
Verimatrix VCAS OnPrem Server Product Life Cycle status
The following key life cycle dates have been defined for VCAS OnPrem and VCAS Cloud Server Products.
VCAS product server releases:
| Product Release Version | General Availability Release | Last Install | End of Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCAS Server 5.3.x.x | Nov 26, 2024 | Jan 30, 2027* | Jan 30, 2029* |
| VCAS Server 5.2.x.x | Mar 31, 2024 | Nov 30, 2024 | Nov 30, 2026 |
| VCAS Server 4.3.8.x to 4.3.10.x | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| VCAS Server 4.3.0.0 to 4.3.7.6 | Mar 19, 2019 | Nov 29, 2021 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| VCAS Server 4.2.x.x | Jun 12, 2018 | Mar 12, 2019 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| VCAS Server 4.1.x.x and lower went End Of Life in 2020 or earlier. | |||
* Expected Last Install and End of Maintenance.
VCAS for DVB component product releases:
| Product Release Version | General Availability Release | Compatible VCAS Server Versions |
|---|---|---|
| VCAS for DVB 5 | Mar 31, 2024 | 5.x.x.x |
| 4.3.8.x – 4.3.10.x | ||
| VCAS for DVB 4 | May 25, 2016 | 5.x.x.x |
| 4.3.8.x – 4.3.10.x | ||
| 4.3.0.0 to 4.3.7.6 | ||
| 4.2.x |
Verimatrix ViewRight VCAS client
The following key life cycle dates have been defined for ViewRight VCAS client and their corresponding VCAS Server versions.
| Product Release Version | General Availability Release | Supported VCAS Server Versions | End of Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| ViewRight 5.x | Jun 30, 2023 | 5.3.x.x | Jan 30, 2029** |
| 5.2.x.x | |||
| 4.3.8.x – 4.3.10.x | |||
| ViewRight 4.3 | Nov 13, 2016 | 5.3.x.x | Nov 30, 2026 |
| 5.2.x.x | |||
| 4.3.8.x – 4.3.10.x | |||
| 4.3.0.0 to 4.3.7.6 | |||
| 4.2.x | |||
| ViewRight 4.1 – 4.2 | Feb 13, 2016 | 5.3.x.x | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 5.2.x.x | |||
| 4.3.8.x – 4.3.10.x | |||
| 4.3.0.0 to 4.3.7.6 | |||
| 4.2.x | |||
| ViewRight 4.0 | Feb 13, 2016 | 4.3.8.x | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 4.3.0.0 to 4.3.7.6 | |||
| 4.2.x | |||
| ViewRight 3.x – 2.x | Feb 23, 2011 | 4.3.8.x | Nov 12, 2024*** |
| 4.3.0.0 to 4.3.7.6 | |||
| 4.2.x |
** Expected Last Install and End of Maintenance.
*** ViewRight clients for both OTT and IPTV, versions 3.x and 2.x, have reached their End of Life (EOL). These client versions are not able to communicate with the VCAS server due to the expiry of the X.509 cryptographic certificate.
Verimatrix VCAS OnPrem product versioning
Verimatrix VCAS Server product versions use a four-sequence identifier: A.B.C.D (for example: VCAS 5.2.0.1), where:
- Represents a Major Release implying fundamental change of an underlying architecture, technology, and design. Backward compatibility is not always guaranteed. Upgrading to a new Major Release may be subject to additional fees.
- Represents an Upgrade Release which may add new features functionality, enhancements, security updates, database schema changes, and / or remove obsolete components. Backward compatibility is not always guaranteed. Upgrading to a new Upgrade release may be subject to additional fees.
- Represents a Maintenance Update Release that may add minor functionality, eliminate faults / defects, and provide security updates. Backward compatibility of Verimatrix server is generally preserved. Update is not subject to additional fees if a valid M&S Agreement is in place.
- Represents Minor Maintenance Update Release that may eliminate faults / defects and / or provide security updates. Backward compatibility of Verimatrix server is generally preserved. Update is not subject to additional fees if a valid M&S Agreement is in place.
Verimatrix VCAS SaaS Cloud Product Life Cycle status
VCAS SaaS is dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of service and security by consistently running on the latest generally available release. This ensures our clients have access to the newest features, robust security, and optimal performance. Regular updates are key to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
VCAS Server versions prior to c19.04 have reached End-of-Maintenance (EOM). These versions no longer receive updates and are eligible for limited support only.
Customers on EOM versions are encouraged to upgrade to the latest release to benefit from improved functionality, security enhancements, and ongoing support.
Product Life Cycle Phases
The Verimatrix Product Life Cycle has Beta, General Availability and Maintenance phases. Planning dates for start and end of each Life Cycle phase are given in the table above for each Major and Upgrade releases.
General Availability Phase – The phase commencing when the new release becomes generally available (GA) for production deployments and can be delivered to all customers. The General Availability phase ends on Last Install date.
Maintenance Phase – The phase covers the period after the Last Install date when maintenance updates are still generally available if a valid M&S Agreement is in place with the customer. During this phase Verimatrix provides Maintenance Update Releases as deemed necessary by Verimatrix.
Customers are strongly advised to upgrade before the end of the Maintenance Phase to the most recent General Availability version.
Limited Support Phase – At the end of the Maintenance Phase, the product reaches End of Maintenance (EOM). After the EOM date, updates and patches may not be available. For customers with an active Maintenance and Support agreement Verimatrix will continue to provide technical support for product versions which are EOM if this support does not require software updates. The degree of technical support which can reasonably be provided for EOM product versions will be at the discretion of Verimatrix and the price of M&S for EOM versions may need to be increased to cover the complexity of supporting old product versions.
Miscellaneous releases
In certain situations, and during the General Availability or the Maintenance phases, in addition to the releases indicated in the product versioning section, the following product release might be provided:
- Controlled release: A feature focused version providing functionality targeted to a specific set of customers.
- Test release: These versions are intended to validate customer specific scenarios and implementations; they are not intended to be used for production environments.
Support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
VCAS server versions that have reached End-of-Maintenance (EOM) are running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating systems that reached End-of-Life (EOL) on June 30, 2024, or earlier. Customers on RHEL 7.9-based VCAS versions may have access to Extended Life Support (ELS) options; however, these come at an additional cost and with limited support coverage.
As VCAS 4.x has reached End-of-Maintenance and EOL operating systems introduce potential security vulnerabilities, we strongly recommend upgrading to VCAS 5.
For assistance or guidance on planning your upgrade, please contact Verimatrix.
1K X.509 Certificates Notice
Verimatrix hereby notifies Customers and Resellers that the 1024-bit (1K) X.509 certificate which is used for cryptographic communication between some VCAS systems and client devices, such as set top boxes (STBs), expired on November 13, 2024. Any VCAS systems and any client devices provisioned with the 1K certificate have stopped working (black screen) since that date.
Verimatrix hereby gives notice to Customers and Resellers that the VCAS systems still using the 1K certificate after November 12, 2024, are excluded from the Verimatrix maintenance and support services.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Verimatrix.
LEGAL NOTICE
© 2026 Verimatrix Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Verimatrix reserves the rights to make changes to its VCAS product lifecycle and this document without any obligation to notify the recipient of this document. Nothing in this document shall create a warranty, either express or implied, and nothing herein shall alter the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable license agreement(s) set forth by Verimatrix Inc. for the use and/or support of Verimatrix products. Verimatrix, VCAS, and Viewright, VideoMark, StreamMark, Verspective, and the Verimatrix logo are trademarks and service marks of Verimatrix Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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