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Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards
Risk & Compliance

Azul ensures Java solutions comply with DORA EU standards

Azul has confirmed that its Java solutions now meet the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements, aiding financial institutions in compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Azul's OpenJDK solutions comply with EU's DORA standards
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Azul's OpenJDK solutions comply with EU's DORA standards

Azul has secured compliance for its OpenJDK solutions with the EU's DORA standards, bolstering digital resilience for financial institutions ahead of the 2025 deadline.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Global Stories

Azul & JetBrains boost Kotlin app speed & scalability
DevOps

Azul & JetBrains boost Kotlin app speed & scalability

Azul and JetBrains have teamed up to boost Kotlin app performance, improving throughput by 30.5% and reducing latency by 23.9% on Azul Platform Prime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth
Application Performance Monitoring

AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth

AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration
Software Development

Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration

Azul launches JVM Inventory on its Intelligence Cloud to streamline Oracle Java migrations, easing compliance and cutting costs for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
ABBYY launches Document AI API as IDP market surges
Enterprise Content Management

ABBYY launches Document AI API as IDP market surges

ABBYY unveils Document AI API, a developer-friendly tool to convert unstructured business documents into accurate data, boosting automation in workflows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
SAP unveils new AI tools to boost developer efficiency
Large Language Models

SAP unveils new AI tools to boost developer efficiency

SAP has unveiled 'Joule for Developer', a suite of AI co-pilot tools aimed at streamlining the application development process across its Business Suite.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Azul sees 63% growth driven by demand for Java solutions
DevOps

Azul sees 63% growth driven by demand for Java solutions

Azul has announced a remarkable 63% year-on-year growth in new customer bookings, driven by a surge in demand for high-performance Java solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Azul sees 63% rise in Java platform bookings globally
DevOps

Azul sees 63% rise in Java platform bookings globally

Azul has reported a remarkable 63% rise in new customer bookings, driven by the growing demand for cost-effective Java solutions and high-performance platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
The State of Java in 2025: Oracle's dominance is over
Artificial Intelligence

The State of Java in 2025: Oracle's dominance is over

In a significant shift, 90% of Australian firms are eyeing alternatives to Oracle Java, citing concerns over its pricing and cloud inefficiencies, according to a new survey.

By Simon Ritter • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates
Software Development

Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates

Aerospike has launched Database 8, enhancing its multi-model distributed system to ensure real-time performance and strict consistency for enterprise applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
88% of companies consider ditching Oracle Java costs
DevOps

88% of companies consider ditching Oracle Java costs

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Is an Oracle Java Audit or sales call on its way? Here's what you need to know
Software Development

Is an Oracle Java Audit or sales call on its way? Here's what you need to know

Oracle's ongoing Java licensing changes may soon lead to audits, pushing organisations to evaluate their compliance and consider alternatives like OpenJDK.

By Simon Taylor • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Optus launches API Connect with Vonage for secure enterprise APIs
Firewalls

Optus launches API Connect with Vonage for secure enterprise APIs

Optus has launched API Connect with Vonage, offering secure, scalable telecom APIs that integrate real-time communications directly via the Optus network.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025
Data Analytics

Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025

Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
TCS MasterCraft introduces GenAI for faster legacy IT modernisation
Digital Transformation

TCS MasterCraft introduces GenAI for faster legacy IT modernisation

TCS has updated MasterCraft with GenAI and Agentic AI to cut legacy IT modernisation costs by 70% and double the speed of transformation projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Indosat enhances network for Ramadan & Idulfitri demand
Gaming

Indosat enhances network for Ramadan & Idulfitri demand

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches its Reliable Network Quest to boost connectivity for Indonesians during Ramadan and Idulfitri, anticipating a 14.6% data traffic surge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025