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UK developers favour JavaScript, eager to learn Python in 2024
Software Development

UK developers favour JavaScript, eager to learn Python in 2024

Stack Overflow's 2024 Developer Survey reveals JavaScript as the top language among UK developers, with Python leading future aspirations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator
Marketing Technologies

Bank of England & Code Institute back AI as job creator

The Bank of England and Code Institute advocate for artificial intelligence as a catalyst for job generation, urging developers to tap into the soaring demand for AI skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Oracle unveils Java 23 with features to boost developer output
Software Development

Oracle unveils Java 23 with features to boost developer output

Oracle unveils Java 23, boasting numerous enhancements and new features aimed at boosting productivity, performance, and innovation for developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
75% of security patches break software, analysis says
Software Development

75% of security patches break software, analysis says

Endor Labs' 2024 Dependency Management Report reveals that 75% of security patches risk breaking software, complicating open source vulnerability management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
New Relic unveils support for RISE With SAP for enhanced observability
DevOps

New Relic unveils support for RISE With SAP for enhanced observability

New Relic launches support for RISE With SAP, offering unified monitoring to enhance cloud transformation, efficiency, and customer experience for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Oracle announces OCI advancements, unveils AI coding assistant
Unified Communications

Oracle announces OCI advancements, unveils AI coding assistant

Oracle unveils AI-powered Code Assist and key upgrades to its OCI Kubernetes Engine to streamline application development and bolster AI workload management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Elastic launches new OpenTelemetry distributions for monitoring
Application Performance Monitoring

Elastic launches new OpenTelemetry distributions for monitoring

Elastic unveils EDOT, new OpenTelemetry components enhancing infrastructure and application monitoring, promising deeper insights and enterprise support.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Get ready for more Oracle Java licensing changes
Software Development

Get ready for more Oracle Java licensing changes

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.

By Simon Ritter • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Newcastle City Council switches to Azul for Java security
Platform-as-a-Service

Newcastle City Council switches to Azul for Java security

Newcastle City Council has tackled major security vulnerabilities by replacing Oracle JDK 8 with Azul Platform Core, securing mission-critical Java applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey
Migration

Most Oracle Java users migrate to alternatives, says survey

A recent survey by Azul reveals that 86% of Oracle Java users are migrating to alternatives due to cost concerns and a shift towards open-source solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs
Marketing Technologies

Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Elastic's Universal Profiling agent approved by OpenTelemetry
DevOps

Elastic's Universal Profiling agent approved by OpenTelemetry

Elastic's Universal Profiling agent has been integrated into OpenTelemetry's project, marking a significant step in establishing profiling as a key telemetry signal within the framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
New Relic report uncovers ongoing trends in Java adoption
Encryption

New Relic report uncovers ongoing trends in Java adoption

New Relic's fourth annual State of the Java Ecosystem report reveals latest trends in Java development and adoption, highlighting significant growth in Java 21's uptake and shifts in preferred Java Developer Kits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Azul extends Intelligence Cloud to Oracle JDK & all OpenJDK JVMs
DevOps

Azul extends Intelligence Cloud to Oracle JDK & all OpenJDK JVMs

Azul broadens its Intelligence Cloud to all OpenJDK JVMs and Oracle JDK, utilising production Java data to enhance developer productivity and identify vulnerabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Azul announces winners of 2024 Channel Partner Awards
Marketing Technologies

Azul announces winners of 2024 Channel Partner Awards

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes
Marketing Technologies

Navigating the tumultuous waves of Oracle Java pricing and licensing changes

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.

By Dean Vaughan • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024
GitHub launches code scanning autofix for advanced security customers
Marketing Technologies

GitHub launches code scanning autofix for advanced security customers

GitHub introduces a public beta of its code scanning autofix for Advanced Security users, promising remediation of two-thirds of vulnerabilities within major coding languages.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

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