Release notification: Optimizations and enhancements in Microsoft 365

We are excited to introduce the latest improvements to the Microsoft 365 release, focused on delivering better performance, reliability, and user experience. The enhancements include:

1. Faster and more reliable Import service: Enhanced the performance and resolved timeout and deadlock issues, resulting in smoother and more efficient data processing.
2. Improved monthly breakdown performance: Reduced delays and increased stability, allowing quicker access to insights.
3. Smarter user linking suggestions: Enhanced algorithms now deliver improved and comprehensive recommendations, making user linking easier and more effective.
4. Improved UI for “Keep unlinked users” option: Updated the experience to ensure all relevant users are displayed, creating a more consistent and complete view.

Summary Info

Release Domain: SAM on Atlas - SAAS 1.0 

Release Tier: Minor Release

Release Date: 01 June 2026

Release notification on SAM Core - Snow Atlas: Add License entry point on Application detail pages

Release information:

You can now navigate to the Add License page directly from any Application detail page tab in SAM on Snow Atlas. When you navigate this way, the Application Name field is pre-populated automatically, making it faster to complete the license record.

What problem are we solving?

The release of the new Application detail pages in July 2025 removed the ability to create a license directly from the Application context. Users had to navigate away from the application they were working with, open the Add License page independently, and manually search for and select the application - adding unnecessary steps to a common workflow.

Summary Info

• Release Domain: SAM on Atlas - Applications
• Release Tier: Minor Release
• Release Availability: GA
• Release Date: 12 May 2026

Before Scenario

• Users could not initiate license creation from the Application detail page.
• Users had to navigate to the Add License page independently and search for the application manually.
• Application context was lost during the license creation workflow.

Negative Consequences

• Increased steps for a common day-to-day SAM workflow.
• Higher risk of data entry errors when manually selecting the application on the Add License page.
• Reduced efficiency for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts managing licensing at scale.

After Scenario - Key Enhancements

• Add License Entry Point: An Add License entry point is now available on all Application detail page tabs, keeping users in context throughout the workflow.
• Pre-populated Application Name: The Application Name field on the Add License page is automatically filled based on the application navigated from, reducing manual input and improving accuracy.
• Editable Pre-population: The pre-populated field remains editable, supporting scenarios such as versionless applications or licenses scoped across an application family.

Positive Business Outcomes

• Reduced friction for SAM Managers and Compliance Analysts in high-frequency licensing workflows.
• Improved data entry accuracy through application context carried into the Add License page.
• Faster license creation with fewer steps from discovery to record completion.

Need to Know: Web Metering 2.0

Release Date

Web Metering 2.0 will be released as part of the FlexNet Inventory Agent 25.5.0 (2025 R2.5) on May 13 for Europe and APAC, and May 20 for the Americas.

For the Snow Inventory Agent, it will be available in version 26.1.1 on June 10.

What is it

Web Metering 2.0 is an enhanced capability within Flexera that enables tracking of web application usage through browser extensions integrated with both the FlexNet and Snow agents.

At its core, it introduces a new shared web metering module that operates across both agents, enabling direct communication between the browser extensions and the agent. This modern architecture replaces the previous file-based approach, resulting in a more secure and efficient data collection process.

How it works

Web Metering 2.0 improves the data flow by redefining how browser activity is captured and processed:

• Browser extensions capture URLs visited by users
• Data is sent directly to a local agent API over HTTP or HTTPS
• The module filters and processes URLs using Allow List rules
• Only relevant and sanitized data is retained and passed to the agent
• The agent consolidates the processed data and sends it upstream for SaaS usage recognition

What has changed

No raw browsing data stored on disk

URLs are now processed before being stored. Previously, raw browsing activity was cached on disk before being processed by the agent.

Stronger protection of sensitive data

Query parameters are removed from URLs by default. Enhanced Allow List rules control what data is retained and apply masking when Personal Information is detected.

Direct communication between extension and agent

The new web metering module introduces a write-only, machine-local API endpoint running on 127.0.0.1:40400, which is not externally accessible. TLS can be configured to encrypt communication between the browser extension and the agent.

Improved troubleshooting

The new module allows testing of URL matching and sensitive data removal directly from the command line.

Improved browser coverage

This design restores support for Apple Safari following previous limitations on extension-generated data.

The Firefox extension is now available in the Mozilla store, improving the installation and update experiences.

Consistent implementation across agents

A single, shared web metering module is used across both FlexNet and Snow agents, helping standardize behaviour and simplify deployment.

Security considerations

Web Metering 2.0 is designed with a strong security-first approach to ensure customer environments remain protected while delivering accurate SaaS usage insights.

The solution uses a machine-local, non-externally accessible communication mechanism, ensuring no additional external services or attack surfaces are introduced. TLS can be enabled to further secure communication between browser extensions and the agent.

Sensitive data exposure is minimized through filtering, masking, and by avoiding unnecessary data storage.

Importantly, the feature is fully customer-controlled and opt-in, preserving existing trust boundaries and ensuring organizations maintain complete control over their data and deployment.

NEW: Agreement Ingestion

Release date: April 14, 2026

Agreement Ingestion Engine is an AI-powered capability that extracts contract data from uploaded documents and presents it in a review interface where SAM administrators can verify, edit, and approve extracted fields before submission to SAM. In the Agreements section of SAM on Snow Atlas, you can now upload contract documents (PDF files) and leverage AI extraction to accelerate contract onboarding while maintaining compliance through a mandatory review and approval workflow.

Using Agreement Ingestion Engine, you can significantly reduce the time required to onboard new software agreements—from 30+ minutes of manual data entry to 3-5 minutes of AI-assisted verification. This enhancement enables SAM teams to upload contracts faster while maintaining data accuracy and compliance standards through human-in-the-loop review, mandatory approval checkboxes, and complete audit logging that demonstrates proper contract verification procedures.

For more information about Agreement Ingestion(contract extraction) workflows, and compliance requirements, see "Agreement Ingestion" in the Flexera help.

Upcoming release in Snow Atlas - Agreements domain

What’s happening: Modernizing SAM on Atlas – Agreements UI 

What you’ll notice: Updated visual styling and improved consistency of Agreements pages in SAM on Snow Atlas, including introduction of functionalities and the deprecation of Agreement Search page. Expansion of Agreements' APIs to allow for more integrations and automations.

What’s not changing: Core functionality, workflows, data, and existing integrations remain the same. 

Why it matters: This change enables innovation, consistent reporting, and a more unified experience while enhancing agreements’ import and export functionalities. 

What’s changing in Snow Atlas 

We are modernizing SAM on Snow Atlas’ Agreements pages to improve visualizations and performance and introduce new APIs to improve automations and integrations. 

With this release, we are introducing two relevant enhancements to the Agreements domain in Snow Atlas: 

• Export enhancements: You will be able to export records directly from the Agreements list to CSV and XLSX file formats.  
• Import improvements: You can now update agreements through import (previously, only creation of new agreements was possible). Note: This is limited to CSV files in the current release, with XLSX support in progress.  
• Search page deprecation: The Agreements Search page will be deprecated. Use Agreements list filters for searching and Reports functionality for saving searches and scheduling exports. 

Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to update integrations or APIs? 

No changes are required for existing integrations. The new Agreements’ APIs are additive and will be documented on Snow Atlas documentation > API resources > SAM Core APIs > Agreements. 

When will these changes happen? 

The modernization of the SAM Agreements UI in Snow Atlas will be rolled out across several regions on May 6th and May 7th, 2026. Refer to the schedule below for specific maintenance windows: 

During these windows, users in each region may experience temporary unavailability of the Agreements pages while updates are deployed. To minimize disruption, please:  

• Ensure that any critical Agreements work is completed before the scheduled maintenance window.  
• Consider scheduling exports or updates outside of these times to avoid interruptions.  
• Communicate the maintenance schedule with your team to plan workflows accordingly. 

Should I expect more changes to Agreements in the future? 

Yes. Additional enhancements are planned, including:  

• XLSX file support for agreement updates: Future updates will enable users to update agreements by importing XLSX files, in addition to CSV.  
• Bulk editing of agreements: The ability to edit multiple agreements at once is coming, starting with standard fields, and later including custom fields.  
• Improved filtering capabilities: Enhancements to the Agreements list’s filtering options are being evaluated and validated with customers and partners to make it easier to find and manage agreements. 

Is there an opportunity to contribute with ideas and feedback? 

Yes! The Flexera Product team welcomes community feedback. You can comment below, create an Idea on our IDEAS Board, or contact your account management representative to learn more about collaborating with the Product team. 

Introducing Web Metering 2.0

Re‑architected for Security, Enhanced Privacy, and Safari Support Is Back

We’re pleased to announce Web Metering 2.0, a significant enhancement to web application metering for FlexNet and Snow agents. This release introduces a newly re‑architected browser data ingestion pipeline, delivering stronger security, improved privacy protections, and expanded browser support—including the return of Apple Safari.

What’s New in Web Metering 2.0

Web Metering 2.0 has been redesigned from the ground up to provide a more secure and privacy‑focused experience while maintaining reliable usage insights.

Key benefits include:

• 🔐 Enhanced Security
• Improved protections across browser data collection and ingestion.
• 🛡️ Reduced PII Collection
• Optimized data handling to minimise the capture of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• 🌍 Expanded Browser Support
• Full support for Apple Safari, alongside Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.

What You Need to Know

To use Web Metering 2.0, customers must deploy both a new agent version and the new Web Metering browser extensions.

Required Agent Versions

• FlexNet Agent: Available in v25.5.0 (scheduled for May release)
• Snow Agent: Available in v26.1.1 (scheduled for June release)

Important:

Existing agent versions are only compatible with the current browser extensions.

The new extensions labelled “Flexera Web Metering” will work only with the agent versions listed above and later.

🌐 Current Browser Extension Downloads

Please continue using the following extensions until the new version of the agents are released.

• Google Chrome
• https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/snow-web-application-mete/blojlgglhfcmpigjbkllcgjmhincdjhb
• Microsoft Edge
• Snow Web Application Metering - Microsoft Edge Addons
• Mozilla Firefox
• https://github.com/SnowSoftware/agent-firefox-extension/

PRFAQ: Upcoming releases in Snow Atlas 

• What’s happening: Modernizing SAM on Atlas UI 
• What you’ll notice: Updated visual styling and improved consistency across SAM on Snow Atlas pages 
• What’s not changing: Core functionality, workflows, data, and existing integrations remain the same. 
• Why it matters: This change enables innovation, consistent reporting, and a more unified experience. 

What’s changing in Snow Atlas 

We are modernizing SAM on Snow Atlas pages to improve visualizations and performance. The updated pages will not have functionality or logic changes*. You’ll notice visual consistency with these updated pages. 

*Except for Agreements and Users, where enhancements will be introduced and communicated in a dedicated post. 

Affected Snow Atlas pages 

The following SAM Core pages are included in the modernization scope. These areas will be visually updated and technically modernized while maintaining functional parity. 

Administration & configuration 

• Custom Objects (Release planned for April 14th, 2026) 
• Datacenters and Clusters (Release planned for April 14th, 2026) 
• Application Family (in Early Access) 
• Manufacturers (in Early Access) 
• Administration pages (in Early Access) 
• Agreements (in Early Access) 
• Users (in Early Access) 

Navigation & discovery 

• Computer Search and Application Search pages 
• Overview pages 

Data & imports 

• Snowboards 
• Import pages 
• Reports 

The order and timing of page updates may vary. Customers will be informed ahead of any visible changes.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Will this impact my current Snow Atlas usage? 

No functional impact is expected. You may notice updated styling and improved visual consistency, but workflows, data, and outcomes remain the same. 

Do I need to update integrations or APIs? 

No changes are required for existing integrations. Where new API surfaces are introduced, they will be additive and documented. 

When will these changes happen? 

Changes will be rolled out incrementally starting with Datacenters and Clusters and Objects pages on April 14th, 2026. Customers will receive specific notice for any visible updates. 

How will Flexera communicate these changes? 

Flexera will use a multichannel communication approach, including: 

• Advance notifications for visible UI changes via Community posts 
• Enablement via account/CSM teams 
• Snow Atlas documentation updates 

Upcoming release - Report Export to SharePoint in SAM on Atlas

Release Summary:

We are excited to introduce an upcoming enhancement of report export to SharePoint that simplifies how reports are stored, shared, and automated. With this improvement, scheduled reports can be exported directly with their original file format to Microsoft SharePoint eliminating the need for email delivery or compressed ZIP files.

What is included?

• A new delivery option for scheduled reports: Choose to send reports directly to a SharePoint site that you have configured
• SharePoint site setup: Configure one or multiple SharePoint sites for report delivery.
• Centralized storage: Reports can be delivered to a defined SharePoint folder on the site, making them easy to find and manage.
• Unzipped files: Possibility to have the reports delivered in an their original file format.

Why it matters?

• Removes manual steps: No more downloading of reports from emails, unzipping of files, or renaming and uploading of reports to SharePoint.
• Improves access and sharing: Reports can be easily shared with stakeholders with no direct access to Snow Atlas.
• Enables automation: Supports a smoother integration with Microsoft 365 tools such as Power Automate for dashboards, approvals, and downstream processing.
• More reliable delivery: Avoids mailbox size limits and attachment issues by delivering the reports to a central, predictable location.

Summary Info

Release domain: SAM on Atlas

Release Date: 2026-04-15

Release availability: EA