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AASHTOWare Project 5.05 moving to .net8

December 04, 2025

The release of AASHTOWare Project version 5.05 introduces a significant platform modernization to the technology that powers the application, transitioning from Microsoft .NET Framework to the powerful, modern Microsoft .NET 8. This move is designed to establish a more scalable, performant, and secure foundation for the future of AASHTOWare Project, beyond simply keeping up with current Microsoft technology.

What This Upgrade Means for You

Think of this update as trading in an older, dependable vehicle for a brand-new, high-performance model. It is still the application you know, but it runs much better.

  • Performance: The move to Microsoft .NET processes information more efficiently, allowing the web-based AASHTOWare Project software to feel much faster and snappier. This means pages load more quickly, even when many users are active.
  • Enhanced Security: New versions of software include the latest security updates and features. By moving to modern .NET, we are adopting industry-leading security standards, making your data and the application more resilient against emerging threats.
  • Reliability: The observability tools for .NET make it possible to monitor the application’s health, track performance, and pinpoint the source of errors or performance bottlenecks, allowing for the identification of issues before they escalate into service disruptions.
  • Foundation for Future Features: Staying on the latest technology allows easier integration of new features and modern tooling. This ensures the application will continue to grow and adapt to your changing needs for years to come.

This exciting platform change brings one small, but necessary, technical note for our users: it could have an impact on custom processes running at your agency, and we are here to help you navigate it every step of the way.

For Agencies Developing Their Own Custom Processes:

We want to make sure your existing custom processes continue to run smoothly on the new, faster platform. Review the essential information posted on the IT Forum. This post provides crucial details necessary to allow your custom processes to function properly on this new platform.

For Agencies with Infotech-Developed Custom Processes:

If you have custom processes developed by Infotech, please direct any questions to Customer Support at (844) 915-2655 or customer.support@infotechinc.com.