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Oracle Releases Java 22

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 22, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 22 (Oracle JDK 22) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements to help developers increase productivity, drive innovation, and accelerate growth across their organizations. These include enhancements to the Java language, its APIs and performance, and the tools included in the Java Development Kit (JDK).

Key Points: 
  • Java 22 (Oracle JDK 22) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements to help developers increase productivity, drive innovation, and accelerate growth across their organizations.
  • The Java 22 release is the result of continuous collaboration between Oracle and other members of the worldwide Java developer community via OpenJDK and the Java Community Process (JCP).
  • For more details on the features in Java 22, please read the Java 22 technical blog post .
  • By delivering Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM, and the Java SE Subscription Enterprise Performance Pack free of charge on OCI, Java 22 enables developers to build and deploy applications that run faster, better, and with optimized cost-performance.

BellSoft releases Alpaquita Containers with Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint support

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSoft , the OpenJDK vendor that delivers the most complete Java experience, is excited to announce the release of Alpaquita containers with Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint (CRaC) support, rounding up your Java journey with an end-to-end CRaC solution.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSoft , the OpenJDK vendor that delivers the most complete Java experience, is excited to announce the release of Alpaquita containers with Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint (CRaC) support, rounding up your Java journey with an end-to-end CRaC solution.
  • The Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint (CRaC) Project is the most current promising answer.
  • BellSoft's Alpaquita containers are available for JDK 17 and 21 and x86_64 architecture, with ARM support coming later in 2024.
  • "Alpaquita containers are made for Java applications in the cloud, strengthened with CRaC support; they help mitigate the problem of slow startup and warmup," said Alex Belokrlykov, BellSoft's CEO.

VMware Extends Tanzu Platform Capabilities to Build Apps for the Generative AI Economy

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Generative AI continues to reshape industries and presents a massive opportunity for all organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Generative AI continues to reshape industries and presents a massive opportunity for all organizations.
  • VMware Tanzu Spring Runtime is now integrated in Tanzu Application Platform, including a commercial subscription to Spring tools with extended support for a seamless experience in building mission-critical Java applications with Spring.
  • VMware Tanzu Spring Health Assessment helps organizations understand their Spring application portfolio’s dependencies and identify security issues.
  • Capabilities within the Tanzu platform will continue to integrate into a common control plane, VMware Tanzu Hub.

Oracle Continues MySQL HeatWave Innovation with Vector Store and New Generative AI Capabilities

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Oracle today announced significant enhancements to MySQL HeatWave, including support for vector store, generative AI, new in-database machine learning features, MySQL Autopilot enhancements, new HeatWave Lakehouse capabilities, support for JavaScript, acceleration of JSON queries, and support for new analytic operators. Currently in private preview, the vector store will enable customers to leverage the power of large language models (LLMs) with their proprietary data to get answers that are more accurate than using models which have been trained on public data only. With generative AI and vector store capabilities, customers can interact with MySQL HeatWave in natural language and efficiently search documents in various file formats in HeatWave Lakehouse.

Key Points: 
  • MySQL HeatWave increases ease-of-use for customers with vector store, AutoML and Lakehouse enhancements, JSON, and JavaScript support
    LAS VEGAS, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Oracle today announced significant enhancements to MySQL HeatWave , including support for vector store, generative AI, new in-database machine learning features, MySQL Autopilot enhancements, new HeatWave Lakehouse capabilities, support for JavaScript, acceleration of JSON queries, and support for new analytic operators.
  • With generative AI and vector store capabilities, customers can interact with MySQL HeatWave in natural language and efficiently search documents in various file formats in HeatWave Lakehouse.
  • "Today's enhancements to MySQL HeatWave are another significant step on our journey to address pressing customer data, analytics, and AI issues," said Edward Screven, chief corporate architect, Oracle.
  • The flexibility to use whichever LLMs organizations prefer continues to demonstrate the open and collaborative approach of the MySQL HeatWave engineering team."

Oracle Releases Java 21 and Extends Support Roadmap

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Oracle today announced the availability of Java 21, the latest version of the world's number one programming language and development platform. Java 21 (Oracle JDK 21) delivers thousands of performance, stability, and security improvements, including platform enhancements that will help developers increase productivity and drive innovation and growth across their organizations. Oracle is showcasing the latest capabilities in Java 21 at Oracle CloudWorld, which takes place this week (September 18-21) in Las Vegas, NV and online at oracle.com/cloudworld. 

Key Points: 
  • Oracle will offer long term support for Java 21 for at least eight years.
  • Based on customer feedback and use in the Java ecosystem, Oracle has also announced that long term support for Java 11 has been extended through at least January 2032, providing at least eight more years of support and updates from Oracle.
  • The Java 21 release is the result of extensive collaboration between Oracle engineers and other members of the worldwide Java developer community via OpenJDK and the Java Community Process (JCP).
  • For more details on the features in Java 21, please read the Java 21 technical blog post .

Oracle Database 23c Free Version Now Available to Developers

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

SINGAPORE and AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld Tour – Oracle today announced a free version of Oracle Database 23c. The new Oracle Database 23c Free—Developer Release meets growing demand from developers and organizations worldwide to access the newest features in Oracle Database 23c "App Simple". Developers now have access to innovative Oracle Database features that simplify development of modern data-driven applications, getting them ready for the planned release of Oracle Database 23c, the next Long-Term Support Release.

Key Points: 
  • Developers have first access to new application development features coming to Oracle Database 23c, including the groundbreaking JSON Relational Duality
    SINGAPORE and AUSTIN, Texas, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld Tour – Oracle today announced a free version of Oracle Database 23c.
  • The new Oracle Database 23c Free—Developer Release meets growing demand from developers and organizations worldwide to access the newest features in Oracle Database 23c "App Simple".
  • Developers now have access to innovative Oracle Database features that simplify development of modern data-driven applications, getting them ready for the planned release of Oracle Database 23c, the next Long-Term Support Release.
  • "Oracle is delighted to provide developers early access to the world's most advanced database technologies for developing and running modern applications," said Juan Loaiza, executive vice president, mission-critical database technologies, Oracle.

BellSoft Releases Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform for Java Developers

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSoft, the creator of Liberica JDK, a progressive Java runtime for the most complete Java experience and a leading OpenJDK contributor, today announced the release of the Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform and Alpaquita Linux. The offerings are designed to meet the growing demand for more efficient, highly secure and supported Java software that performs better and reduces cloud computing costs.

Key Points: 
  • New offering includes the only optimized Java Linux distribution, delivers up to 50% lower RAM consumption
    SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSoft , the creator of Liberica JDK, a progressive Java runtime for the most complete Java experience and a leading OpenJDK contributor, today announced the release of the Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform and Alpaquita Linux .
  • The Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform includes the new Alpaquita Linux distribution, Liberica Lite, a version of Liberica JDK specifically optimized for cloud environments, and Liberica Native Image Kit.
  • Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform is purpose built for large enterprises looking to improve sustainable development practices, and decrease costs and energy consumption.
  • It is ideal for extensive Java workloads and optimizes cloud and hardware resources to deliver improved ROI on cloud investments.

BellSoft Releases Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform for Java Developers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSoft,  the creator of Liberica JDK, a progressive Java runtime for the most complete Java experience and a leading OpenJDK contributor, today announced the release of the Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform and Alpaquita Linux . The offerings are designed to meet the growing demand for more efficient, highly secure and supported Java software that performs better and reduces cloud computing costs.

Key Points: 
  • New offering includes the only optimized Java Linux distribution, delivers up to 50% lower RAM consumption
    SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BellSoft , the creator of Liberica JDK, a progressive Java runtime for the most complete Java experience and a leading OpenJDK contributor, today announced the release of the Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform and Alpaquita Linux .
  • The Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform includes the new Alpaquita Linux distribution, Liberica Lite, a version of Liberica JDK specifically optimized for cloud environments, and Liberica Native Image Kit.
  • Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform is purpose built for large enterprises looking to improve sustainable development practices, and decrease costs and energy consumption.
  • It is ideal for extensive Java workloads and optimizes cloud and hardware resources to deliver improved ROI on cloud investments.

SonarSource Strengthens Management Team with Manish Gupta as its CMO

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

SonarSource , the leading platform for clean code, today announced Manish Gupta has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

Key Points: 
  • SonarSource , the leading platform for clean code, today announced Manish Gupta has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Gupta is a seasoned executive recognized for scaling public and private businesses and growing significant enterprise value for the past 25 years.
  • Manish understands firsthand how valuable clean code is to every organization today, said Olivier Gaudin, CEO and co-founder of SonarSource.
  • I am excited to have Manish on the management team; there is no doubt hell be pivotal in leading our next stage of growth globally.

Oracle Unlocks Power of Arm-based Processors at One Cent per Core Hour, Expanding Ecosystem, and Speeding App Development

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

We're also making it really easy for developers to move their apps and develop new ones on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure."

Key Points: 
  • We're also making it really easy for developers to move their apps and develop new ones on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure."
  • Oracle's development stack is available on Ampere A1 instances, including Oracle Linux, Java, MySQL, GraalVM, and the Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) service.
  • Mobile Application Development: Ampere Altra's high core count (up to 160) is ideal for the density and scale needed for mobile application development and testing.
  • Ampere's Altra processors can run all cores at the maximum frequency, ensuring that each A1 core offers predictable performance.