What’s new in Embarcadero InterBase 15
News|by Leanne Bevan|8 October 2025
Security that moves with you
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OpenSSL 3.5 LTS
Built on the latest long-term support version, ensuring future-ready encryption. -
AES 256-bit Encryption by Default
Say goodbye to legacy algorithms. AES now secures both data at rest and in transit, with TLS 1.2+ as standard. -
SHA-256 Password Digest
Passwords are now stored and transmitted using SHA-256, boosting authentication integrity. -
FIPS 140-3 Compliance (Optional)
Ready for regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government.
Smarter tooling for modern teams
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Visual C++ 2022 runtime: Aligns with modern tooling and supports future compatibility.
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Installer and Licence Manager updates: Carries forward improvements from InterBase 2020 Update 7, including Java runtime enhancements.
IBConsole gets a refresh
- New database encryption Wizard
- Enhanced server dashboard
- Customisable dataset report printing
- General UI and workflow improvements
Platform support that keeps you moving
- Windows Server 2025
- RHEL 10
- Ubuntu 24
Licensing that works for you
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First-year maintenance included: Every Server licence comes with a year of updates and upgrades.
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Perpetual licensing continues: Licences remain perpetual, with optional annual renewals at reduced cost.
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Support for subscription customers: Includes up to three support incidents per year.
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