Reflecting on 2025 and Embracing the Road Ahead in 2026
As we welcome a brand‑new year, the Plugins4Automate team is taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, challenges, and growth that defined 2025 — and to share a glimpse of what’s coming in 2026 for the ConnectWise Automate community.
The past year was one of transformation. MSPs continued to navigate evolving security demands, increasingly complex software ecosystems, and the ongoing need to automate more with fewer resources. At Plugins4Automate, our mission remained the same: make ConnectWise Automate more powerful, more efficient, and easier to manage at scale.
Highlights From 2025
Strengthening the Plugin Ecosystem
Throughout 2025, we delivered updates across our plugin lineup — improving performance, stability, and visibility for partners managing thousands of endpoints. From monitoring enhancements to workflow improvements, each release was shaped by real MSP feedback.
Expanding Documentation & Support
We invested heavily in clearer documentation, better onboarding resources, and more accessible support. Our goal has always been to help MSPs get value faster, and this year we made major strides in that direction.
Community Engagement & Growth
2025 saw a surge in community involvement. More MSPs than ever joined our discussions, shared insights, and helped shape the direction of our tools. Your feedback continues to be the backbone of our development roadmap.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The new year brings new opportunities — and we’re already deep into several initiatives designed to help MSPs automate smarter and operate with greater confidence.
More Automation‑First Enhancements
Expect deeper integrations, more intelligent workflows, and expanded capabilities that reduce manual effort and increase operational consistency.
Enhanced Monitoring & Visibility
We’re building on the foundation laid in 2025 to deliver even more robust monitoring tools, giving MSPs clearer insight into system health, performance, and endpoint behavior.
A Continued Commitment to MSP Success
Our focus remains on delivering tools that solve real‑world problems. Whether you manage hundreds or thousands of endpoints, Plugins4Automate will continue to evolve alongside your needs.
Thank You for an Incredible Year
To all our partners, customers, and community members — thank you for your trust, your feedback, and your collaboration throughout 2025. We’re excited for what’s ahead and honored to support your success in 2026.
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Here’s to another year of innovation, automation, and growth.
Happy New Year from the entire Plugins4Automate family!
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