NetSuite Release 2025.1: What’s New and What It Means for Your Business

What’s New in NetSuite Release 2025.1?

NetSuite’s Release 2025.1 brings a range of exciting updates designed to make your business run more smoothly and improve user experience. From better inventory management to stronger security and enhanced development tools, this release has a lot to offer. Here’s a quick look at the most impactful changes.

AI & Automation Updates

NetSuite is doubling down on AI with some handy updates. Administrators now have a simpler way to manage AI-driven features under a unified AI Preferences page. The updates also include improvements to the SuiteScript API, giving developers even more ways to integrate AI into their workflows. These changes will help businesses automate tasks, speed up data analysis, and gain deeper insights into their customers.

Better Inventory & Supply Chain Management

For businesses that need to keep track of inventory, NetSuite has made several key updates:

• Pick Task Decomposition – This change breaks down large picking tasks into smaller ones, making picking more efficient.
• New Replenishment Process – The addition of a batch inventory movement system will reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Partial Pick Reversal – If there’s an error, businesses can now easily correct it on a task-by-task basis.
• Unit Conversion Display – This update shows conversion rates for multiple units, making inventory tracking more accurate.

There are also improvements in Supply Planning, including faster updates to only the relevant data, making supply chain management more efficient. Plus, the new Supplier Filter makes it easier to track orders by supplier, improving vendor management.

Order Management & Revenue Recognition Enhancements

If you run a subscription-based business, you’ll love the new Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) Analytics Dashboard, which helps you forecast your financials more accurately. Other updates include:

• Invoice and Allocate Before Activation – You can now invoice and allocate revenue before services officially start, which helps with cash flow.
• Pooled Usage Pricing – This allows for more flexible billing options while maintaining annual pricing.
• Higher Decimal Precision for Price Uplifts – More accurate price increase calculations for better forecasting.

Development & Customization Improvements

For developers and administrators, NetSuite has made some important changes:

• The SuiteCloud Development Framework (SDF) now supports custom objects for prompts and text enhancements.
• SuiteScript is also being updated, including phasing out the old Ext JS library and moving to modern frameworks.
• There are new Audience Settings for scripts, giving you more control over who can access what.
• Secure Credential Storage has been improved to ensure that sensitive information stays safe.

Security & Compliance Updates

Security is always a top priority, and NetSuite is rolling out several key changes:

• End of SuiteSignOn (SSO) Support – Businesses will need to switch to NetSuite’s OIDC Provider for secure authentication.
• End of RSA PKCSv1.5 Support – If you’re using OAuth 2.0, you’ll need to upgrade to the RSA-PSS scheme to stay compatible.

These changes bring NetSuite in line with the latest security standards, ensuring your data stays safe.

Commerce & User Experience Upgrades

Although SuiteCommerce will receive updates in the future, there are some immediate improvements in SuiteCommerce InStore (SCIS) that enhance background processing and reliability. Plus, the new Redwood Experience Theme is a big win for user experience, offering a sleeker, easier-to-navigate interface.

When Will You Get the Update?

NetSuite 2025.1 will be rolled out in stages between February and April 2025. You can check your specific upgrade date on your NetSuite dashboard.

Ready to Explore NetSuite 2025.1?

NetSuite continues to innovate with this release, offering valuable updates that can help streamline your business operations. If you’re looking to dive deeper into these features and optimize your NetSuite solution, feel free to reach out to our team.

For more details, check out the official NetSuite 2025.1 release notes. And if you need any help navigating the updates, we’ve got you covered—just contact us at Epiq.