NCE Azure APS End-of-Life Notification


As CloudBlue Connect continues to be the platform that powers ISV integration, we have made the strategic decision to End-of-Life (EOL) the NCE Azure integration based on the Application Packaging Standard (APS). This decision has also been made to align with forthcoming technology changes at Microsoft, including the DAP to GDAP transition and the AAD Graph deprecation.

This EOL will follow a phased approach, as follows:

  • Phase 1 – 30 September 2022: End-of-Life for (a) all ordering processes and functions, and (b) “Restore AOBO” capability.
  • Phase 2 – 21 November 2022: Final End-of-Life.

This phased approach will allow partners to transition to NCE Azure on Connect for new customer orders, with additional time being provided to allow for the “Move to Connect” motion for all existing APS-based subscriptions. CloudBlue has a toolset prepared to support the NCE Azure APS to NCE Azure Connect motion, which is available to partners for use as either in a self-serve motion or as a Professional Service.

Please note that the current invoicing processes for existing subscriptions will continue until transitioned to NCE Azure on Connect.

Please reach out to your CloudBlue Technical Account Manager or Customer Success Account Manager to initiate Connect deployment activities or to obtain access to the migration toolset.


This article is a collection of articles for Azure CSP Integration release notes.


See also Supported APS Application Packages Versions in CloudBlue Commerce KB for the package versions compatibility information.


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