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88% of companies consider ditching Oracle Java costs
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A survey by Azul reveals that 88% of enterprises are exploring alternatives to Oracle Java, citing rising costs and cloud expense concerns as key factors.
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Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software development
Azul has confirmed that its Java solutions now meet the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements, aiding financial institutions in compliance.
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Azul's OpenJDK solutions comply with EU's DORA standards
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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software development
Azul has confirmed that its OpenJDK solutions comply with the Digital Operational Resilience Act, bolstering digital resilience for EU financial institutions ahead of the 2025 deadline.
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Azul Platform Prime boosts Java performance by 37%
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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saas
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devops
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fintech
Azul's Java platform, Azul Platform Prime, boasts a 37% performance increase over OpenJDK distributions, enhancing efficiency for enterprises globally.
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Get ready for more Oracle Java licensing changes
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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software development
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oracle
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licensing
Oracle’s Java licensing is set for another shake-up. With JDK 21's release, enterprises must navigate new subscription choices or risk mounting costs.
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Java community migrates from Oracle due to high costs, survey says
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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migration
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financial systems
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open source
A survey by Azul reveals 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating due to high costs, preference for open-source alternatives, and pricing uncertainties.
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Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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migration
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software development
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developers
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Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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martech
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software development
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java
Aquion becomes Azul's new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses.
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Azul sees rapid growth in APAC driven by Oracle's price hikes
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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oracle
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financial institutions
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azul
Azul sees a surge in Asia Pacific, driven by Oracle's Java SE pricing changes and rising cloud costs. New bookings jumped 37% in FY24, with a 437% rise in Q1 FY25.
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Azul extends Intelligence Cloud to Oracle JDK & all OpenJDK JVMs
Wed, 1st May 2024
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devops
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martech
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application security
Azul broadens its Intelligence Cloud to all OpenJDK JVMs and Oracle JDK, utilising production Java data to enhance developer productivity and identify vulnerabilities.
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Azul announces winners of 2024 Channel Partner Awards
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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martech
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partner programmes
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software development
Azul celebrates its esteemed channel partners, contributors to the company's success, during its 2024 Channel Partner Awards, recognising their performance in promoting affordable Java solutions globally.
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Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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martech
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software development
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oracle
Oracle's Java pricing and licensing updates, shifting from usage-based to per-employee costs, send businesses seeking for alternative distribution channels amidst concern over increased operational expenditure.
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Azul rides high on Oracle Java cost adjustments & cloud surge
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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crm
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martech
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software development
Java vendor Azul sees stellar growth due to rising cloud costs and Oracle’s Java pricing changes, with institutions like the University of Sydney making the switch.
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First Azul State of Java survey reveals Java's crucial role in tech industry
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
Azul's inaugural State of Java survey highlights Java's vital role in global tech, with 98% of firms reporting usage.
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University of Sydney switches from Oracle Java to Azul Platform Core
Fri, 19th May 2023
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martech
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software development
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java
The University of Sydney selects Azul as its sole Java provider, benefiting from cost savings and ease of doing business.
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Azul appoints NEXTGEN as ANZ and ASEAN distributor
Mon, 14th Nov 2022
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martech
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application security
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devsecops
Azul has appointed NEXTGEN as its ANZ and ASEAN distributor to meet growing demand for high-performance Java alternatives.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Azul
Wed, 9th Nov 2022
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
Today on 10 Minute IT Jams, we are joined by Erik Costlow, who is the Senior Director of Product Management, Azul.
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Time to rethink how to fix software supply chain vulnerabilities
Mon, 7th Nov 2022
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ransomware
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it automation
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cybersecurity
IT teams are still grappling with the Log4Shell vulnerability, affecting Java enterprise applications and making holiday surprises likely.
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Azul launches a new Saas to secure software supply chain
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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saas
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martech
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supply chain & logistics
Azul’s Vulnerability Detection, the new SaaS product, continuously detects vulnerabilities in Java applications by eliminating false positives.
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Azul appoints Dean Vaughan as VP
Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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commerce systems
Azul appoints Dean Vaughan as VP to drive APAC expansion, investing in people and new product development to drive customer value.