diff --git a/python_transport/wirepas_gateway/__about__.py b/python_transport/wirepas_gateway/__about__.py
index 43729389..1c302f45 100644
--- a/python_transport/wirepas_gateway/__about__.py
+++ b/python_transport/wirepas_gateway/__about__.py
@@ -19,5 +19,5 @@
 __pkg_name__ = "wirepas_gateway"
 __title__ = "Wirepas Gateway Transport Service"
 __url__ = "https://github.com/wirepas/gateway"
-__version__ = "1.4.4"
+__version__ = "1.4.5rc1"
 __keywords__ = "wirepas connectivity iot mesh"