You Have Less Than Two Months to Become DORA Compliant

You have less than two months to become DORA compliant if your company is based in the EU or does business in the EU. The post You Have Less Than Two Months to Become DORA Compliant appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 hours ago

Finding an Alternative to Intel Granulate

You may be looking for an alternative to Intel Granulate. If your applications run on Java, Azul Platform Prime is an ideal solution. The post Finding an Alternative to Intel Granulate appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 5 days ago

An ITAM Guide to Oracle Java Pricing and Licensing Changes

Do you need an ITAM guide to Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes? Azul has the definitive manual for asset management professionals. The post An ITAM Guide to Oracle Java Pricing and Licensing Changes appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 6 days ago

The Magic ITAM Formula for Navigating Oracle Java Licensing

IT asset managers have their hands full when they’re trying to strike the best path forward for their companies’ use of Java. Finance leaders at many companies are turning to ITAM professionals and asking them to reduce the cost of Java with a magic ITAM formula. Azul Vice Presid … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 11 days ago

Hidden Threats Lurk in Outdated Java

Immediate security updates for outdated Java are crucial for your mission-critical enterprise Java applications. The post Hidden Threats Lurk in Outdated Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 13 days ago

When Should You Prepare Your Java State for DORA Compliance? (Hint: NOW) 

Financial services companies that are based in or do business in the European Union must achieve DORA compliance by January 25, 2025. The post When Should You Prepare Your Java State for DORA Compliance? (Hint: NOW) appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 18 days ago

How to Maximize the Value of Your Committed Cloud Spend

Use your discounted committed cloud spend with AWS and Google marketplaces to procure a faster Java runtime for less. The post How to Maximize the Value of Your Committed Cloud Spend appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 20 days ago

DevOps Horror Stories for Halloween

It’s Halloween, time for scary tales with a flashlight and dressing up. It’s also time for DevOps horror stories. Leaving dead and unused code in production can slowly sap productivity from engineering teams. Even for front-end development on websites, scrolling through the links … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 25 days ago

Examining Java Migration Trends from Oracle to OpenJDK

Organizations are accelerating their Java migration from Oracle to OpenJDK providers. Let’s break down the Java migration trends. The post Examining Java Migration Trends from Oracle to OpenJDK appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 26 days ago

Benchmarks Show Faster Java Performance Improvement

Azul runs benchmarks every quarter against OpenJDK for Java performance improvement, startup and warmup time, and reliability. The post Benchmarks Show Faster Java Performance Improvement appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 27 days ago

Track the Right KPIs for Cloud Use and Cost

For DevOps teams to provide high-quality software that meets the needs of the business, you need to understand cloud cost KPIs. The post Track the Right KPIs for Cloud Use and Cost appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Azul Is Here to Help You with JavaFX 8 Changes

Oracle will end support for JavaFX in JDK 8 in March 2025 and will stop providing Java 8 builds with OpenJFX. Let's review your options. The post Azul Is Here to Help You with JavaFX 8 Changes appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

How to Avoid Overprovisioning Java Resources

There are ways to reduce your need to overprovision Java resources, thus saving a significant amount of cloud spend. The post How to Avoid Overprovisioning Java Resources appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Benchmarks Reveal How Azul’s High-Performance Java Platform Makes Applications Run Faster

Discover how Azul’s high-performance Java platform outperforms traditional OpenJDK by up to 37% with faster warmup and fewer pauses. The post Benchmarks Reveal How Azul’s High-Performance Java Platform Makes Applications Run Faster appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

How to Really Understand Your Cloud Use Cost

A cloud cost management system starts with data. You might be struggling to understand your cloud bill. Let’s address some questions you probably can’t answer. The post How to Really Understand Your Cloud Use Cost appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Su … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Protect Your Business Java Against Java Licensing Liability Risks

With recent changes to Oracle’s Java licensing, you must understand your risk and exposure if you run Oracle Java in your environment. The post Protect Your Business Java Against Java Licensing Liability Risks appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Suppor … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Newcastle City Council Reduces Java Security Risk with Azul

Newcastle City Council runs many of its services through Java 8. When Oracle changed how they licensed and priced Java support, New Castle City Council forged a strategic partnership with Azul and significantly reduced their security risk level with Java applications. Newcastle C … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

AWS and Azul Platform Prime: Better Together

AWS and Azul Platform Prime can enhance application performance and improve the end-user experience while also lowering costs. The post AWS and Azul Platform Prime: Better Together appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

Oracle Has Ended Java 17 Free Use, Now What? 

If you’re using Oracle Java SE version 17 in production, you could be in trouble. Here’s why and what you can do about it. The post Oracle Has Ended Java 17 Free Use, Now What? appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 1 month ago

The Time to Choose an OpenJDK Distribution Is Now

The time has come to select an OpenJDK distribution that will save you money and protect you from security concerns. The post The Time to Choose an OpenJDK Distribution Is Now appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Introducing the Cloud Cost Optimization Cookbook

The Cloud Cost Optimization Cookbook offers seven strategies for lowering cloud costs and improving Java application performance The post Introducing the Cloud Cost Optimization Cookbook appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Changes Included in Release 24.08 of Azul Zing Builds of OpenJDK

Azul Zing Builds of OpenJDK, the optimized Java runtime within Azul Platform Prime, has reached the release of the 24.08 Stable Release line. The post Changes Included in Release 24.08 of Azul Zing Builds of OpenJDK appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Make a Java Inventory Before You Migrate to an OpenJDK Distribution

Before you begin migrating Java from Oracle to an OpenJDK provider, you must build a Java inventory of your Java distributions and versions. The post Make a Java Inventory Before You Migrate to an OpenJDK Distribution appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Jav … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

SGX FX Turns Fast, Reliable Trading into a Java Performance Hero Award

BidFX transitioned its SaaS trading platform from Oracle Java to Azul Platform Prime and earned a Java Heroes Award for trading exchanges. The post SGX FX Turns Fast, Reliable Trading into a Java Performance Hero Award appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Ja … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Reduced Costs for Java Migration Go to the Bold 

Hi. I’m Michael. Welcome back to the Oracle Java Recovery Network, where healing from Oracle Java begins. As we covered in our first meeting, we guide organizations who feel trapped by long-term Oracle Java agreements and ongoing price changes through a structured six-step progra … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

How difficult Is Java Migration from Oracle Java to OpenJDK? 

Java migration from Oracle Java to OpenJDK is usually straightforward if you aren't on a very old version or use deprecated Java features. The post How difficult Is Java Migration from Oracle Java to OpenJDK? appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

More Volume, Less Server – How Travelport Became a Java Performance Hero

Travelport reduced server use by 33% over a period where transaction volumes increased by 19%, resulting in significant cost avoidance. The post More Volume, Less Server – How Travelport Became a Java Performance Hero appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Jav … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Azul Brings Java from Edge to Cloud

Let's look at the cloud part of a typical end-to-end solution with sensors, edge devices, client applications, and cloud services. The post Azul Brings Java from Edge to Cloud appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

The First Step in Oracle Java Migration Comes from Within 

We guide organizations who feel trapped by long-term Oracle Java agreements and ongoing price changes through a structured six-step program. The post The First Step in Oracle Java Migration Comes from Within appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

Are Java Users Making Bad Oracle Java Migration Decisions?

Why are some organizations planning an Oracle Java migration of some (but not all) of their Java from Oracle to another JDK provider? The post Are Java Users Making Bad Oracle Java Migration Decisions? appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

We Celebrate Our Customers’ Successes with Java

Azul announced Java Hero Awards for 17 organizations and individuals who have achieved innovative world-class results with Java. The post We Celebrate Our Customers’ Successes with Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 months ago

A Fresh Look at Embedded Java

Azul customers use Java on embedded platforms for in-car infotainment and information displays, home automation, and the list goes on. The post A Fresh Look at Embedded Java appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Let the Oracle Java Recovery Begin 

The Oracle Java Recovery Network guides organizations trapped by long-term Oracle Java agreements through a structured six-step program. The post Let the Oracle Java Recovery Begin appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Addressing Cloud Waste: 4 Steps to Cloud Computing Cost Optimization

Read four steps to using cloud cost optimization strategies to get the most out of cloud computing resources. The post Addressing Cloud Waste: 4 Steps to Cloud Computing Cost Optimization appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Running JavaFX applications on ARM with Azul Zulu

The Raspberry Pi is a perfect board for testing Java and JavaFX on ARM, and that's exactly what we do in this article and in this video: The post Running JavaFX applications on ARM with Azul Zulu appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Your JVM and JIT Compilation Can Reduce Cloud Waste

The JIT compilation system in Java reduces the cloud resources required to provide the same carrying capacity, lowering cloud costs. The post Your JVM and JIT Compilation Can Reduce Cloud Waste appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

You Don’t Have to Upgrade Your Java Version to Improve Application Performance  

You don’t have to upgrade your Java version to improve performance. Azul Platform Prime is always faster than OpenJDK. The post You Don’t Have to Upgrade Your Java Version to Improve Application Performance appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Find Commercial Java Support Before Something Happens

Even if you've never called Java support, you should have it as an insurance policy against business-impacting events. The post Find Commercial Java Support Before Something Happens appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Are Free Distributions of OpenJDK Safe to Use?

All Java builds that pass the TCK suite of tests, even free distributions of OpenJDK, are compliant with Java SE standards and safe to use. The post Are Free Distributions of OpenJDK Safe to Use? appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 3 months ago

Survey Says Cost Is Driving Oracle Java Users to OpenJDK Distributions

A new global survey says cost and uncertainty are driving Oracle Java users to distributions based on OpenJDK. The post Survey Says Cost Is Driving Oracle Java Users to OpenJDK Distributions appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago

Java 17 Is Free, but the End Is Near

Java 17 is free today but will no longer be free in mid-September if you are using the Oracle Java distribution. The post Java 17 Is Free, but the End Is Near appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago

Remotely Record a JFR Log from a Container

In this article we explore Azul Platform Prime's advanced methods for optimizing CPU utilization to avoid autoscaling. The post Remotely Record a JFR Log from a Container appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago

Moving Off Java Is Probably Not Worth the Effort or the Risk

Moving off Java is very difficult. Organizations that consider rewriting code in a different language typically conclude that better alternatives exist. The post Moving Off Java Is Probably Not Worth the Effort or the Risk appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superio … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 4 months ago

Trash Pandas Love Enterprise Java Garbage Code

If raccoons were software engineers, they would feel at home inside many enterprise systems. These systems are often full of unused and dead code that was written, fully tested, then altered in a way that prevents teams from ever running it. This garbage code — a raccoon’s favori … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 5 months ago

How Do Virtual Threads Help Your Business?

The Java platform is nearly 30 years old, yet consistently maintains its position in the top three most popular programming languages. One of the key reasons for this is the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). By abstracting away concerns like memory management and compiling code as it i … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 5 months ago

Does Java Garbage Collection Logging Impact Application Performance?

We sometimes encounter Java users who believe enabling Garbage Collection Logging will significantly impact their performance metrics. Let’s examine the facts and myths… About the garbage collector The Java Garbage Collector is a crucial part of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) tha … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 5 months ago

Migrate Off Oracle and Avoid Failing a Java Audit

Learn to migrate off Oracle without failing a Java audit, navigate licensing complexities, and benchmark performance. The post Migrate Off Oracle and Avoid Failing a Java Audit appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 5 months ago

Four Things Azul Customers Love After Switching to a Performance JVM

When we ask What Azul customers love about doing business with us, they typically say reducing cloud waste or improving system performance. The post Four Things Azul Customers Love After Switching to a Performance JVM appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Jav … | Continue reading


@azul.com | 6 months ago