Overview
As ZenQMS continues to evolve its platform, new features and capabilities are released in stages. This article explains what each stage means for you as a user, what you can expect during each stage, and how features progress toward full availability.
ZenQMS uses three release stages: Beta, Limited Availability (LA), and General Availability (GA).
At a Glance
Stage |
Environment |
Available for |
What to Expect |
Beta |
Non-production |
No |
Early access for feedback; not for production workflows |
Limited Availability (LA) |
Production |
Yes, with constraints |
Fully usable; controlled rollout |
General Availability (GA) |
Production |
Yes |
Full, unrestricted availability |
Beta
Beta is an early access stage where new capabilities are made available for testing and feedback before they are released to production.
What this means for you:
Beta features run in non-production environments and are not available for production use
Beta features may be incomplete or contain known gaps - this is expected
Beta is an opportunity for ZenQMS to validate that a feature works well for real workflows before a broader release
What to expect:
Beta features will clearly be labeled as "Beta" in any communications or release notes
No commitments are made on final functionality, GA timing, or pricing during Beta
Not all features go through a Beta stage - it is used for major new capabilities or significant workflow changes
Limited Availability (LA)
Limited Availability means a feature is deployed in the production environment and is available for production use - but its rollout is intentionally controlled.
LA features are production-ready. You can rely on them in your workflows today. Access is managed in stages for reasons like:
Finalizing additional configuration or onboarding support
Completing documentation and training materials
Gathering production usage data to guide further development
Refining scalability and performance
What this means for you:
LA features are fully supported and safe to use in production
Access may not be enabled for all organizations by default
To request access to a feature in Limited Availability, contact your ZenQMS Customer Success representative
General Availability (GA)
General Availability is the standard release stage for ZenQMS features. A GA feature is:
Available to all customers
Stable, available and part of the core product offering
When a feature reaches GA, it will appear in the standard ZenQMS release notes and Help Center documentation without any stage designation.
How Features Progress
Features may move through stages in different ways depending on their complexity:
Beta → LA → GA (for major capabilities requiring staged rollout)
Beta → GA (if Beta validation confirms readiness for broad release)
Directly to GA (for smaller, well-understood enhancements)
Questions?
If you have questions about the availability of a specific feature or would like to request access to a Beta or Limited Availability capability, please reach out to your ZenQMS Customer Success representative or submit a ticket to HelpDesk at support.zenqms.com.