Merge pull request #10955 from mendix/kk-pmp-relnotes1244

PMP release notes

Author: NicoletaComan

content/en/docs/releasenotes/private-platform/1.24.md

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 This is the [LTS](/releasenotes/studio-pro/lts-mts/#lts) version release. Customers are encouraged to upgrade to this version. [Previous MTS versions](/releasenotes/private-platform/1-13/) of Private Mendix Platform are no longer supported.
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+## 1.24.4
+
+### Release date: March 31, 2026
+
+#### Improvements
+
+##### Upgrade Enhancements
+
+The upgrade process now checks the number of replicas before proceeding. For more information, see [Upgrading the Private Mendix Platform](/private-mendix-platform/quickstart/#upgrade).
+
+#### Updates
+
+##### Studio Pro Updates
+
+* Studio Pro 9.24 LTS latest patch version updated to [9.24.41](/releasenotes/studio-pro/9.24/#92441)
+* Studio Pro 10.24 LTS latest patch version updated to [10.24.16](/releasenotes/studio-pro/10.24/#102416)
+
+##### Other Platform Components
+
+* Mendix on Kubernetes Operator version [v.2.26.0](/releasenotes/developer-portal/mendix-for-private-cloud/#2.26.0)
+* Private Cloud License Manager (PCLM) version [0.10.8](/releasenotes/developer-portal/mendix-for-private-cloud/#0.10.8)
+
+#### Fixes
+
+We have provided the following fixes:
+
+* (General) We have improved the security of custom Java code by adding authentication to several handlers.
+
+#### Known Issues
+
+##### Perpetual Licenses Issue
+
+We are aware of an issue regarding support for perpetual licenses of Private Mendix Platform. 
+
+###### Cause
+
+Licenses with an expiration date past 2038 are not processed correctly after upload by the Private Mendix Platform portal and its runtime. This issue is being addressed.
+
+###### Solution
+
+This issue is currently being addressed and will be resolved in a future release. In urgent cases, please reach out to your CSM, Mendix Partner or Mendix Support to request a temporary license.
+
 ## 1.24.3
 
 ### Release date: December 22, 2025