Visual LANSA 16 has officially landed, and we cannot wait to see what you build with it. This release is packed with features that make it easier to extend, integrate, and scale your business-critical applications for better performance and efficiency.
Download Visual LANSA 16 from the Support Portal now.
New to LANSA? Request a free trial here.
🔐 Visual LANSA is a professional low-code platform purpose-built to accelerate IBM i application modernization. Version 16 gives you the tools to evolve for iwhat’s next and adopt new technologies without compromising the core systems you rely on or stretching your IT budget.
Empower IBM i Modernization and Cross-Platform Innovation
Technology is moving fast, and development teams are under more pressure than ever to keep up. That is why we designed Visual LANSA 16 to help you break free from technical debt and close the gap between legacy infrastructure and today’s digital ecosystem.
By making it easier to transform tightly coupled applications into modular services, V16 helps you connect with modern front-end tools, roll out new functionality faster, and support cloud-ready architectures. With V16, you no longer have to choose between stability and agility. You get the best of IBM i along with the flexibility to support rapid growth.
Whether you are upgrading from a previous version or just getting started with LANSA, V16 offers a clear and low-risk path forward. Read on to discover our favorite features.
What’s New in Visual LANSA 16?
Every modernization journey looks different. Some businesses are deepening their investments in IBM i, while others are expanding into Windows or cloud platforms like Azure. At LANSA, we have supported hundreds of transformation projects, and with Visual LANSA 16, we are making it even easier to modernize at your own pace, whichever direction you take.
Native REST APIs: For Modular, API-First Transformation
Many IBM i applications are still built as tightly coupled systems, which makes them hard to extend or integrate. For teams taking an incremental approach to modernization, the key is unlocking business logic without rewriting it.
Visual LANSA 16 enhances native REST API support, so you can:
- Expose core IBM i logic as modular, reusable services
- Connect directly with modern frameworks like React and Vue
- Transition to MACH (microservices, API-first, cloud and headless) architectures
Along with this release, our Professional Services team is also offering free consultations to help you break apart monolithic applications and move toward more flexible, service-oriented systems while keeping IBM i at the center. Book a call now.
WebView2 Support: For Embedded Web in Windows Applications
With native support for WebView2, V16 allows you to embed modern web content directly into LANSA-built Windows applications.
This makes it easy to integrate:
- Interactive web forms (e.g. multi-step inputs, dynamic validation, responsive layouts)
- LANSA BI reports, dashboards, and self-service analytics tools
- Other dynamic components (e.g. calendars, location maps, document viewers)
Leverage WebView2 to quickly enhance your application’s interface, improve the overall user experience, and introduce new functionality with less coding.
Azure-Compatible Licensing: For Strategic Cloud and Hybrid Deployments
More organizations are shifting to hybrid and cloud-native infrastructure. Visual LANSA 16 introduces Azure-compatible licensing updates to help support the transition.
With this update, you can:
- Deploy LANSA in Azure or hybrid environments using your own infrastructure and custom images
- Align licensing with actual usage and cloud-friendly cost models
- Run IBM i-connected applications alongside cloud-native services
This gives you the agility to scale confidently, adapt to changing infrastructure needs, and manage costs with greater control.
OAuth 2.0 Support: For Secure, Standards-Based Email Authentication
With built-in support for OAuth 2.0, you can now secure email communications using modern, token-based authentication methods.
With this feature, you can:
- Authenticate your email (SMTP and POP3) using OAuth 2.0 tokens
- Eliminate stored passwords in favor of time-limited credentials
- Reduce your exposure to data breaches and simplify access management
This gives you a safer, more manageable way to handle authentication across LANSA-powered systems.
Push Notifications: For Real-Time Updates That Boost Engagement
Users expect immediate visibility into what matters — whether that is an approval, a system alert, or a status update. Real-time feedback is now essential to delivering a responsive, modern experience.
With this update, you can:
- Trigger real-time push notifications from client to server
- Alert users to important events without manual refresh or polling
- Send updates from validated server events to maintain data integrity
This gives developers a direct way to deliver time-sensitive updates, boost engagement, and streamline communication across applications.
IDE Enhancements: For Faster, Smoother Developer Experience
Visual LANSA 16 delivers over 80 enhancements to make your development experience faster, easier, and more intuitive.
Highlights include:
- A refreshed toolbar and iconography to modernize your experience
- Smarter autocomplete that adapts to your coding context
- Faster and more accurate field and component search
- New keyboard shortcuts for common actions and workflows
- Simplified debugging with clearer error messages and trace support
- Improved Git integration for better version control within the IDE
We hope these updates help reduce friction, increase productivity, and enhance efficiency in your team.
Notice: End of Support for Visual LANSA 14 and Earlier
With the launch of V16, support for V14 and earlier ends today, except where current agreements apply. Talk to your Account Manager now to explore your options and plan your upgrade.
By moving to V16, you gain access to all the new features, ensure your applications continue to perform at their best, and minimize risks to your business continuity.
Refer to the Support Site for more information.
Upgrade with Confidence with LANSA Professional Services
Upgrading IBM i environments takes careful planning. Our Professional Services team is ready to help you make the move while avoiding disruption.
Our services include:
- Environment assessments and modernization roadmaps
- Structured upgrade planning and implementation
- Ongoing support and performance tuning
Whether you are coming from V15 or earlier, we will make sure your upgrade puts you on solid ground.
Ready to plan your upgrade? Start with a free audit today.
Modernize on Your Terms
Visual LANSA 16 is made for teams that want to move forward without rebuilding from scratch. Whether you are extending your IBM i, building in Windows, or scaling into the cloud, this release gives you the flexibility, control, and support to modernize on your own terms.
You do not need to start over. With V16, you can deliver more value from the systems you trust and keep pace with change — confidently and cost-effectively.
Get Visual LANSA 16 for your team
If you are an existing customer, log in to the Support Portal to download the update. Full documentation is available here.
New to LANSA? Request a free trial or visit our product page to learn more about our professional low-code platform.
