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RESELLER UPDATE 3 · CONFIDENTIAL

Rhino 9 soft launch schedule

Here is the preliminary Rhino 9 launch schedule. Start planning orders, inventory, and marketing.

Still no public announcements

Do not announce Rhino 9 — no email campaigns, social posts, or press releases — until the public announcement date. Why?

Preliminary schedule

Dates may change. We'll confirm the final schedule soon.

14 Oct 2026

Final launch schedule and logistics sent to resellers

27 Oct 2026

Ordering opens. First shipments to resellers. Rhino 8 stock swaps available. Quiet shipments to customers can begin — still no public announcements.

24 Nov 2026

Public announcement. The 90-day upgrade promotion is announced. Marketing and support materials are ready.

4 Dec 2026

Final Rhino 9 beta expires

25 Jan 2027

First Rhino 9 evaluations expire

22 Feb 2027

Upgrade promotion ends

What this means for you

Plan to place your first Rhino 9 orders on the ordering date.
Get your website, training, and sales materials ready for the public announcement — but keep them private until then.
Expect demand when the beta and the first evaluations expire.
Watch for our next update in about a week.