In order to support the technical solution for the CARES V1 Pilot, CARES V1 migration, data conversion, cutover, and transition efforts for CWS-CARES, the CWDS Executive Leadership Team (ELT) has decided the following release criteria and cadence for CWS/CMS:
- The ELT approved an indefinite pause on the full production implementation of the C# version of the CWS/CMS application.
- Release 9.6 will be the final version that will be retrofitted and tested within the C# code base.
- CWS/CMS production releases will continue to be deployed in the VB6 codebase for Releases 9.6, 9.7 and 9.8.
To support the CARES Pilot readiness activities, the CWDS ELT decided to postpone the CWS/CMS Release 9.6 by three months, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025.
- The goal of this release is, Improved CWS/CMS Data Quality in Preparation for Import to CARES, Phase 3.
- Development and VB6 code base testing have been completed successfully.
- C# code base County Test Workshop (CTW) is scheduled between June 23rd and June 27, 2025
- The new CWS/CMS Release 9.6 Go-Live date is August 16, 2025.
The CWDS ELT has decided to dedicate the CWS/CMS Release 9.7 to the development of the CARES production pilot technical solution.
- SCR 9032 – CARES Production Pilot Technical Solution
- Release 9.7 is tentatively scheduled to Go-Live in December 2025.
The primary goal of this release is to develop a technical solution that places CWS/CMS in read-only state during the CARES V1 stabilization period. The code will be developed, tested, and activated when needed.
- SCR 9003 – Place the CWS/CMS in a Read-only State
- Release 9.8 will be finalized and ready for deployment ahead of the CARES Statewide Go-Live.
Interim Releases will continue during the freeze period to address bug fixes and forms template changes, for example. The frequency will be variable, as required, or on an as needed basis.
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