# Release Notes

## Intel® OEP SDK Manager EAS-2026.0.0 Release

### New 

- **Updated Documentation**
    - Enhanced guides and tutorials for improved clarity and usability.
    - Latest best practices integrated across all learning materials.
- **Component Version Updates**
    - OpenVINO™ upgraded to latest version for improved performance and features.
    - DL Streamer updated with latest enhancements for optimized media processing.
- **Gen AI Tutorials**
    - Updated to leverage latest Gen AI SDK capabilities and workflows.
    - Improved examples demonstrating current best practices and advanced techniques.


## Intel® OEP SDK Manager EAS-2025.2.0 Release

- **Installer** - https://docs.openedgeplatform.intel.com/2025.2/edge-ai-suites/metro-sdk-manager/index.html
- **Unified SDK Management**
Provides a single interface to manage installation and updates for:
    - OEP Vision AI SDK
    - OEP Gen AI SDK
    - Visual AI Demo Kit
- **Simplified Installation**
    - One-line command for quick setup of SDKs and all dependencies.
    - Validated across multiple Intel platforms for reliability.
    - Streamlined process designed for developers and integrators to save time and effort.
- **Comprehensive Documentation**
    - Getting Started Guide for fast onboarding.
    - Step-by-Step Tutorials to master Intel components and workflows.
    - Detailed examples for Vision AI, Generative AI, and visual AI demo kit to accelerate learning and development.
- **Intel Component Integration**
    - Optimized pipelines for inference and benchmarking.
    - Full hardware acceleration support with OpenVINO™ and DL Streamer integration for high-performance AI workloads.
- **Developer-Friendly Features**
    - Easy binary installs and direct GitHub sourcing for flexibility.
    - Clear roadmap outlining future enhancements and SDK updates to keep developers ahead.