Kong has introduced its first Long Term Support (LTS) version of Kong Enterprise, specifically version 2.8 LTS, which will receive support until March 25, 2025. LTS versions provide prolonged technical support and security updates, appealing to users who require stability before transitioning to newer software versions. This initiative aims to assist clients, especially those in regulated sectors or with complex deployments, who may find frequent upgrades challenging. Kong's support strategy includes supported, sunset, and LTS versions, with the company releasing minor versions quarterly and patch updates on a staggered schedule. All minor versions of the 3.x series will have 12 months of support, while designated LTS versions will benefit from three years of assistance, including direct migration options between successive LTS versions. Notably, the LTS support will not extend beyond the end-of-life (EOL) dates for platforms like RHEL-7 and Debian 10, which are set to end before the LTS period concludes.