SerDeck Release Notes
Track every release, technical breakthrough, and architectural milestone. Discover how SerDeck transitioned from an on-premise WordPress core plugin into an enterprise-grade multi-tenant SaaS with autonomous AI and native mobile apps.
Showing 14 milestone releases across 2024 – 2026
Evenly Distributed Real DatesHybrid Mobile Engine v1.0, Delegated Support PIN & Live Auto-Updates
Milestone launch delivering our native Capacitor hybrid mobile app on Android and iOS, zero-trust delegated tenant support access, and instant background updates.
Native Mobile App Engine (Android & iOS v1.0)
Mobile v1.0Capacitor-powered native app with hardware status bar integration, biometric security readiness, offline caching, and instant touch responsiveness.
Delegated Support Access & Privacy Guard
Enterprise SecurityZero-trust tenant access control using 6-digit one-time PINs, automatic financial masking, password vault lockdown, and strict session expiration.
Seamless Auto-Update Detection & Cache Purge
Continuous DeliveryAutomatic version checking with non-intrusive bottom update pill, guaranteeing tenants never run stale cached code after deployments.
Granular Module Activation & Plan Configurator
Subscription EngineSuper-Admins can activate individual add-on modules with bespoke trials, fixed pricing, or percentage discounts on demand.
Dual-Rail Enterprise Sidebar, Mobile Hub Sheet & Granular Rights
Ergonomic navigation overhaul introducing the collapsible Dual-Rail Sidebar with personal favorites and the touch-optimized Mobile Hub sheet.
Dual-Rail Enterprise Sidebar
UX InnovationHigh-density collapsible navigation rail grouping business modules into clear domains with customizable quick-launch shortcuts.
Mobile App Hub Launcher Sheet
Mobile UXBottom launcher sheet providing single-tap access to all tenant modules, search, and active organization profiles on smartphones.
Fine-Grained Role Permissions Matrix
Access ControlPrecise permission controls defining view, edit, and export boundaries for dispatchers, technicians, and accountants.
Private AI Assistant (RAG Engine) & Automated Route Optimization
Harnessing proprietary company SOPs through verified AI retrieval-augmented generation and algorithmic route dispatching.
Private Knowledge Base AI Assistant (RAG)
AI EngineAutonomous chat assistant answering complex technician queries based exclusively on verified internal company documentation.
Smart Dispatch & AI Route Optimization
DispatchingAlgorithmic route planning minimizing windshield drive times, traffic delays, and fuel expenses across contractor fleets.
Live Multi-Currency Billing & Automatic FX
FinanceSupport for global cross-border service operations with automated exchange rate synchronization and per-tenant base currencies.
40-Language Real-Time Engine & 13th Core Module (Knowledge Base)
International expansion milestone with instantaneous 40-language switching and the permanent inclusion of Knowledge Base & SOPs into all base tiers.
13th Core Module: Knowledge Base & SOPs
Core ModuleFull documentation studio with automated onboarding seed articles, user guides, and verified checklists included at $0 for all plans.
Zero-Reload 40-Language Localization Engine
Global ScaleNative multilingual interface allowing multinational service teams to operate in their native languages simultaneously.
OLED Glassmorphic Theme System
UI DesignRefined high-contrast dark and light modes engineered for field technicians working in bright sunlight or nighttime duty.
Official General Availability: Portals, OCR & Defect QA Suite
Commercial release milestone consolidating customer self-service portals, mobile field expense OCR, and photographic quality assurance defect tracking.
SerDeck Platform Commercial General Availability
Milestone GAComprehensive all-in-one operating system launched with enterprise SLAs, high availability, and validated multi-industry workflows.
Self-Service Customer & Field Employee Portals
PortalsDedicated portals for customers to view job status and pay invoices, and for field staff to log shift hours and work logs.
Receipt Expense Tracking with Automated OCR
Mobile ToolsInstant optical character recognition scanning receipts photographed by field staff, auto-filling merchant and currency amounts.
Quality Assurance (QA) & Defect Resolution
OperationsPre-handover punch list management with photo evidence capture, customer sign-off stamps, and resolution tracking.
12th Core Module (Coupons), Live Dispatcher & Courier Driver App
Expanding operations and revenue capabilities with promotional voucher campaigns, live fleet tracking, and courier delivery management.
12th Core Module: Discount Coupons & Vouchers
Core ModuleConfigurable promotional discounts, percentage codes, fixed amounts, customer usage limits, and storefront banner alerts.
Real-Time Map Dispatcher Console
OperationsLive interactive command center showing technician locations, job statuses, travel routes, and instant drag-and-drop rescheduling.
Courier Driver App & Proof-of-Delivery
LogisticsDedicated driver mobile workflow with turn-by-turn routing, barcode scanning, and electronic customer signature capture.
11th Core Module (Storefront Builder), Warehousing & Analytics
Introducing the drag-and-drop website builder studio, warehouse inventory management, and custom business analytics.
11th Core Module: Drag-and-Drop Website Builder
Core ModuleVisual storefront creator allowing service companies to launch custom booking storefronts directly connected to CRM services.
Multi-Location Warehousing & Inventory
InventoryTrack stock counts across central warehouses and service vans with automated purchase order reordering.
Interactive Analytics & Profit Margin Reporting
ReportingComprehensive KPI dashboards calculating technician billable hours, customer lifetime value, and profit margins.
Order-to-Cash Pipeline, Milestone Invoicing & Payment Gateways
Unifying estimate approvals into dispatched work orders, automated invoice generation, and gateway payment reconciliation.
End-to-End Order-to-Cash Automation
Core EngineTransform customer-approved estimates into live work orders, track job milestones, and trigger instant PDF invoices upon completion.
Stripe, PayPal & Bank Transfer Gateways
FinanceAutomated credit card processing, digital deposits, recurring subscription debits, and offline bank transfer matching.
Custom Branded PDF Invoice Generator
BillingTenant-branded invoice documents featuring custom tax codes, company stamps, payment QR codes, and legal terms.
Central CRM, Multi-Branch Locations & Team Availability Rules
Strengthening enterprise foundations with comprehensive CRM contact histories, branch territories, and advanced staff availability rules.
Enterprise Customer CRM Foundation
Core ModuleComplete customer relationship management with detailed service histories, custom tag taxonomy, and recurring contract terms.
Multi-Branch & Territory Management
Core ModulePartition organizations into branches, regional dispatch zones, and local service coverage territories.
Team Availability & Time-Off Approvals
HR & SchedulingFormalized vacation and sick leave request workflows directly connected to master calendar scheduling.
Interactive Company & Reservation Calendars on PostgreSQL
Sub-50ms calendar scheduling replacing monolithic database bottlenecks with real-time buffer calculations and conflict resolution.
High-Performance Reservation Calendar Engine
Core EngineInteractive booking slot manager with real-time capacity checks, buffer times between appointments, and zero double-booking.
Company Holiday & Operational Calendar
Core ModuleCentral master calendar managing regional public holidays, working day definitions, and seasonal service hours.
Sub-50ms API Query Speeds
PerformanceAchieved 20x speedup over previous WordPress backend queries through optimized PostgreSQL indexes and cached schemas.
The Standalone Breakthrough: Multi-Tenant PostgreSQL RLS Architecture
Pivotal architectural migration away from WordPress limitations to an independent PostgreSQL multi-tenant SaaS with row-level security.
Migration from WordPress to Independent Cloud SaaS
Architecture PivotOvercame WordPress memory caps, plugin conflicts, and database locks by transitioning to a custom Node.js/TypeScript backend.
PostgreSQL Multi-Tenant Row-Level Security (RLS)
SecurityCryptographically verified tenant isolation ensuring data belonging to one organization is mathematically inaccessible to another.
SuperAdmin Provisioning & Fleet Control Center
Platform CoreDedicated administration console for provisioning new tenant databases, managing subscription tiers, and resource telemetry.
WordPress Multi-Location Dispatch & Customer Self-Service shortcodes
Early territorial technician routing and customer account shortcodes within the initial WordPress enterprise plugin codebase.
Territory-Based Dispatch Shortcodes in WordPress
WordPress PluginDispatched service requests to specific technicians based on customer postal codes inside WordPress.
Shortcode-Driven Customer Account Portal
WordPress PluginProvided customers with front-end booking history and upcoming appointment lookup pages.
Identification of WordPress Monolith Limits
Research & DiscoveryArchitectural analysis identifying database locks during concurrent booking bursts, paving the way for the SaaS rewrite.
WooCommerce Payment Gateway & Quote Estimation Shortcodes
Connecting service booking forms to WooCommerce payment checkouts and introducing customer cost estimation forms.
WooCommerce Service Deposit Checkout
WordPress PluginProcessed appointment deposits and upfront payments through standard WooCommerce payment gateway hooks.
Interactive Frontend Quote Request Builder
WordPress PluginAllowed website visitors to calculate instant ballpark estimates and submit quote requests with email notifications.
Basic Staff Scheduling Inside WP-Admin
WordPress PluginCustom post type matrix managing employee working hours and technician availability calendar.
Genesis: The Modular WordPress Enterprise Service Plugin
The birth of SerDeck: launched as an advanced WordPress plugin tailored for trade contractors and service businesses.
First Release of the WordPress Service Core Plugin
Genesis ReleaseInitial release offering a structured service catalog, duration settings, and embeddable booking forms.
Embeddable Slot Reservation Engine
WordPress PluginProvided embeddable calendar widgets allowing website visitors to select available appointment time slots.
Service Catalog & Prerequisite Definitions
WordPress PluginHierarchical service taxonomy with required materials, tools, and pricing calculation rules.