Rumors of a Kernel change in SolidWorks...is this true?

We are migrating from NX to SolidWorks, so I'm paying attention...  There has been some buzz coming my way that SolidWorks is going to change it's kernel.  I have also noticed, that the majority of this "buzz" is coming from sources outside the SolidWorks community and specifically from Siemens.  I have been through a kernel change before and I am concerned about this.  Can someone officially enlighten me?  Is the kernel going to change? to what? when?

So many questions, so little time!

Jim Rawlinson

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