We’re excited to announce the release of Itential Platform 6.0, our latest update packed with enhancements designed to improve security, streamline operations, and simplify the management of complex network environments. But this isn’t just about adding new features — it’s about addressing the real challenges our customers face every day.
The enhancements in Platform 6.0 are focused around improving security, delivering more intelligent support, and simplifying operational complexity so you can move fast with confidence. Whether you’re managing a growing number of devices, integrating with complex systems, or looking for better visibility and control over your network, this release is designed to help you work smarter and more efficiently.
From expanded authentication protocols to dynamic API key management and simplified project workflows, Platform 6.0 delivers tools that make a real difference in your day-to-day operations.
Why This Release Matters
Network environments are becoming increasingly complex, with more devices, cloud integrations, and demands for uptime than ever before.
Platform 6.0 is designed to tackle your most pressing automation challenges head-on. We’re helping teams automate like pros with improvements in three key areas: Security, Scalability, and Simplification.
1. Security That Keeps Up with Modern Networks
Security isn’t just a checkbox. A delay, another step in your swivel-chair workflow. It’s foundational for deploying any automation — otherwise, how can you trust automation to take action in your network?
With Platform 6.0, we’ve introduced features like user-defined encryption keys and dynamic API key retrieval to give you full control over your data. We’ve also expanded authentication protocols, including OAuth2.0, Mutual TLS, and OpenID Connect, so you can integrate with confidence.
2. Scalability That Matches Your Growth
Managing one or two instances of a network service is one thing. Managing dozens (or hundreds) is another.
Tracking all that data as service details change and ensuring you can manage every instance could be a full-time job — but nobody’s paying for that. That’s why we’ve enhanced Lifecycle Manager with tools for batch instance management and better integration with Operations Manager. You can automate more, and deploy more services at scale, without adding complexity or using up crucial minutes.
3. Simplification That Reduces the Headaches
Let’s be honest — nobody wants to spend time manually remapping project references or troubleshooting broken integrations. Platform 6.0 introduces intelligent reference management and simplifies setup with RPM package management and flexible configuration options. It’s all about getting you up and running faster, with fewer manual steps.
A Closer Look at What’s New
🔒 Enhanced Data Protection & Secure Integrations
We’ve given you more control over how your data is secured. With user-defined encryption keys and flexible key rotation, you can ensure your data is protected to your standards. And with dynamic API key retrieval, you no longer have to manually manage API keys — the platform handles it securely.
🔍 Improved System Visibility & Troubleshooting
Platform 6.0 makes it easier to see what’s going on in your network. With detailed integration responses and device tracking in the Admin Essentials UI, you can troubleshoot faster and manage your network more proactively. Plus, instance property tracking helps you monitor changes over time, so nothing slips through the cracks.
🧠 Smarter Project & Integration Management
We know how frustrating it can be to manage complex projects across environments. That’s why we’ve introduced automatic discovery and remapping of project references and external reference validation. And for integrations, we’ve expanded support for OpenAPI 3.1, global headers and parameters, and more. It’s all about making sure your workflows are smooth, consistent, and reliable.
Wanna see it the new features in action? Check out our quick demos below.
Final Thoughts
At Itential, we’re committed to building tools that don’t just keep up with the pace of network evolution — they help drive it. Platform 6.0 is a reflection of that commitment. More than that, it’s a release that’s been driven by customer requests. We’re aiming to give you the tools you need to solve real challenges, daily roadblocks, and push your automation initiatives to the next level.
It’s not just about adding features for the sake of it; it’s about making sure every feature helps you do your job better, faster, and more securely.
If you’re ready to make automation easier and more efficient than ever, Itential Platform 6.0 is here to help. Let us know how it works for you — we’re always looking to evolve and improve our products to support what network automation teams really need.
Peter Sprygada
Chief Architect ‐ Itential
Peter Sprygada serves as the Chief Architect at Itential after serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Pureport where he was responsible for their multi-cloud network as a service interconnect platform. Prior to Pureport, Sprygada was a Distinguished Engineer for Red Hat, where he played the role of Chief Architect for the Ansible Automation Platform. Sprygada also held senior technical and leadership positions at Arista and Cisco, as well as several networking startups.
