Java stories
Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.
Java's role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle's pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
Aptitude tests have surged 54-fold in software hiring as AI shifts demand from coding syntax to problem-solving, judgement and core skills.
Azul's Java channel surges with 30% growth, 46% larger deals and more million-dollar partners as alliances and services gain momentum.
By 2026, Java is tipped to be AI's production backbone, driving heavier compute, tighter security and runtime modernisation.
OpenAI's AI models lead secure code generation with up to 72% pass rate, outpacing rivals who show little progress despite ongoing sector development.
IBM joins OpenSearch Software Foundation as Premier Member, boosting AI, search and analytics with enterprise-grade enhancements and open source commitment.
Red Hat launches Project Hummingbird, offering zero-CVE container images to boost app security and speed for its subscription customers.
Azul secures majority investment from Thoma Bravo to boost Java cloud solutions and expand its global enterprise presence.
Azul and Cast AI partner to slash Java cloud infrastructure costs by up to 80%, boosting performance for Kubernetes-based enterprise applications.
Enterprises struggle with costly software licence compliance, spending over USD $100k yearly; many now shift from Oracle Java to cheaper, open-source alternatives.
Azul launches its Technology Alliance Partner Program to enhance global Java innovation, boosting performance, security, and cost-efficiency for enterprises.
AI agents are transforming enterprise platforms in APAC, enabling interoperable systems and boosting productivity without reducing jobs, says Workday CTO.
Oracle launches Java 25 with 18 key upgrades focusing on AI, security, and productivity, offering extended long-term support for developers.
MongoDB bakes Voyage 4 AI models into Atlas and automates vector search, targeting scalable, production-grade retrieval applications.
AI and cybersecurity roles are reshaping India's tech workforce, as tier-2 cities rise as hubs for next-generation digital skills.
PEXA slashes recovery time for its Australian digital property exchange to under four hours with AWS multi-region and AI-powered upgrades.
Ausgrid slashed its Java licensing costs by 80% and cut security vulnerabilities by 99% after migrating from Oracle to Azul Platform Core in just two months.
Generative and Agentic AI are revolutionising application modernisation, cutting costs and time by up to 60%, transforming legacy systems faster than ever before.
Managing diverse Java frameworks like Jakarta EE, Quarkus and Spring Boot demands a unified platform to simplify deployments and boost enterprise efficiency.
