# July 2024

> July 2024 release notes for Robot in Automation Cloud.

## July 23, 2024

### Cloud robots upgraded to .NET 8 framework

Automation Cloud™ Robots virtual machines now run with Robot version 2024.10.1, which uses the .NET 8 framework.

However, the exact framework used depends on your VM pool's **Software update settings**:

* Machines set to **Instant auto-update (recommended)** get an automatic upgrade to .NET 8-framework Robots.
* Machines set to **Delayed auto-update** continue using .NET 6-framework Robots until the next Robot version is released. This may cause errors when running Studio Web or Studio 2024.10.1 projects. To avoid these errors, change the upgrade mechanism to **Instant auto-update (recommended)**. For details, refer to the [compatibility matrix](https://docs.uipath.com/overview/other/latest/overview/compatibility-matrix#automation-projects).

## July 3, 2024

### Automation Cloud Robots now available for Public Sector

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our journey - the expansion of our platform to the public sector. The same platform that has powered commercial enterprises for years is now ready to empower public sector organizations.

**Compliance:** Automation Cloud™ Robots-VM for Public Sector are fully compliant with industry standards, including FedRAMP, ensuring the highest level of data security. Your data is protected with FIPS 140-2 validated encryption.

**Product offering:** To explore our complete product offering, please visit the Automation Cloud™ for Public Sector documentation that lists all available products.

**Documentation:** For your convenience, UiPath**®** offers a separate dedicated set of documentation tailored to the public sector flavor. To access this specialized documentation, simply choose the **Public Sector** delivery option from the delivery selector in the header of the documentation portal.