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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 11h

You're welcome - we're excited too! :)

Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 15h

Azul + Cast AI = faster #Java, lower cloud costs 💡 Together, Azul’s Platform Prime + Cast AI’s Application Performance Automation platform, we’re helping teams deliver better performance & reduce infra spend by up to 80%. See how → https://java.azul.com/48wqtPK

#Java #DevOps #Kubernetes

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 16h

Oracle’s Java license model is driving up costs for universities: 2–5x in some cases! BUT you’re not locked in. This guide breaks down how to cut costs & keep support:

📘 https://bit.ly/48nL5tn

#HigherEd #HigherEducation #OracleJava #Java

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 1d

Oracle is dropping GraalVM support after JDK 24.

Our free guide breaks down your options — from OpenJDK to high-performance platforms.

📊 See the full breakdown → https://bit.ly/4q1kWab

#Java #GraalVM #OpenJDK

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Frank Delporte @frankdelporte.be · 5d

The @devoxx.com conference was a great experience again. Talked to many devs about evolutions in #OpenJDK together with my @azulsystems.bsky.social and @bejug.bsky.social colleagues, and presented new #Pi4J with FFM API. Recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BcW.... Links: webtechie.be/post/2025-10...

The Wait is Over: Foreign Function & Memory FFM API brings modern Java to the Raspberry Pi by Fran

YouTube video by Devoxx

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Frank Delporte @frankdelporte.be · 2d

Upgrade your Raspberry Pi Zero 2 to the latest @azulsystems.bsky.social Zulu builds of OpenJDK 21 or 25 and make use of all the latest improvements in #Java! webtechie.be/post/2025-10... #JavaOnRaspberryPi

Java 21+ on Raspberry Pi Zero 2 is Back In Business

As described before on Java 21+ Not Working on Raspberry Pi Zero 2, a problem appeared to execute Java code on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 with OpenJDK 21 or …

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 2d

Oracle’s Java license = upgrade treadmill. NFTC forces updates every 2 yrs, or you risk 5x fees based on inflated employee counts. Azul’s whitepaper shows how you can break the cycle. 📘 https://bit.ly/3WdzuFQ

#JavaLicensing #AzulPlatform #JavaUpgradeCycle

Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 3d

Deputy CTO @speakjava.bsky.social on vibe coding: AI-generated code can be unreliable, insecure, and inefficient. Without experienced developers to vet and refine it, you’re risking a spaghetti-code nightmare. Check it out at https://bit.ly/4q1y0we

#Java #AI

Don’t vibe that code

Azul’s CTO on when and when not to use LLMs to assist software development

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 4d

Oracle’s Java pricing charges by employee count—not usage. Whether you run 5 apps or 5,000, the bill’s the same. Learn how and why 75% of companies are ditching Oracle for OpenJDK from Deputy CTO Simon Ritter in Enterprise Times. https://bit.ly/433aV2d

#OpenJDKMigration #Java #OracleJava #IT

Secure your Java Independence and Unleash Innovation

We have reached a watershed moment in enterprise Java strategies due to Oracle's shift to employee-based pricing in January 2023. At a time of

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 5d

Our #AzulTAPProgram was featured in ChannelBuzz and Enterprise Times. Read about our tech collaboration to deliver integrated solutions that boost developer productivity and more.

ChannelBuzz: https://bit.ly/46GmZsB

Enterprise Times: https://bit.ly/4o84UcC

#Java #AzulTechnologyAlliance

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 5d

💥 Ready to shake up the IT status quo?

Join Azul at #NICRebelEdition 2025 — the premier event for IT professionals looking to go beyond theory and dive into real-world innovation. https://www.nicconf.com/

#NIC2025 #ITconference #TechLeadership #Azul #Java #Cloud #Automation #ITInnovation

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 6d

It’s time that vibe coding gets a vibe check ✅ Deputy CTO @speakjava.bsky.social spoke with IT Brew, laying down AI coding as a spectrum where someplace in the middle prompt-based tools build components, not entire systems. https://bit.ly/4nDQCk6

#Java #AI #Coding

What to check when someone’s vibe coding

AI might advance rapidly, but code reviews never go out of style.

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Oracle is ending commercial support for GraalVM after JDK 24. Compare your options in our free guide 👉 https://bit.ly/4q1kWab

#Java #GraalVM #OpenJDK

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 7d

Kafka latency isn’t just technical—it’s business-critical. A few milliseconds can mean a missed trade or a failed fraud alert. This blog shows how AutoMQ + Azul Zing reduce latency spikes and CPU load for smoother, faster performance at scale. Read: https://bit.ly/4nC0WsV

#Java #Kafka #DevOps

How Zing JVM and AutoMQ Boost Kafka Latency Performance by 3x

See the results of AutoMQ's head-to-head comparison between Azul Zing and the standard OpenJDK HotSpot for Kafka latency performance.

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Patrik Karlström @trixon.se · 9d

Mapton 25.10 released! 🚀

...the open source #java #javafx based generic map platform built on #worldwind #netbeans 27 platform & #jdk 25. 👋

Downloads with runtime from @azulsystems.bsky.social available for #windows & #linux (including #appimage & #snapcraft)

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 8d

Visit us TOMORROW in Boston at Databricks Data + AI World Tour! We'll be there to connect with data engineers, scientists, architects and more.
https://bit.ly/42Pl9Dx

#Java #AzulPlatformPrime #DatabricksBoston #Data #AI

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 8d

Azul just swept multiple industry awards 🏆 for innovation in Java performance optimization, cloud cost & DevOps efficiency! Honored by Stevie Awards, CRN, Tech Ascension & more > https://java.azul.com/4gUCMr6

#Java #DevOps #CloudOptimization #TechAwards #Innovation #StevieAwards #TechAscension

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 9d

📣 #AzulPlatformPrime set a historic first: over 10,000 JVMs collaborating and sharing information across hundreds of applications in a global enterprise. Read more in Enterprise Times with insights from co-founders Scott Sellers and Gil Tene. https://bit.ly/4h0Sh0W

#Java #OptimizerHub

Azul Platform Prime smashed deployment records

Azul Platform Prime has smashed its own single deployment record. A new global enterprise deployment has deployed hundreds of thousands of applications

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 9d

Ditch the Oracle Java treadmill. Azul’s OpenJDK-based platform is 70%+ cheaper, fully compatible, and easy to migrate with a proven 3-step process. No code changes needed. Download the whitepaper: https://bit.ly/3WdzuFQ

#JavaMigration #OpenJDK

Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 10d

Curious how MSPs can simplify Java complexity? Check out Simon Taylor’s TFiR interview on our Managed Services Provider Program covering observability, security, code inventory, developer efficiency & more: https://bit.ly/48b0OvT

#Java #AzulIntelligenceCloud #CyberSecurity

How Azul’s MSP Program Turns Java Complexity Into Opportunity - TFiR

Azul’s new MSP Program helps partners simplify Java licensing, optimize code, and improve security posture with white-labeled, JVM-level insights.

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 10d

💡 71% of enterprises report over 20% unused cloud compute capacity. That’s billions in wasted infrastructure—and #Java is at the heart of it. Read more in B2B Daily to learn how #AzulPlatformPrime with #OptimizerHub makes a difference.

📖 https://bit.ly/4gVmCxP

Trend Analysis: Java Optimization for Cloud Efficiency | B2Bdaily.com

Introduction Imagine a digital landscape where enterprises pour billions into cloud infrastructure, only to leave a staggering portion of it idle—71% of organizations report over 20% unused compute ca...

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 11d

71% of enterprises waste 20%+ of cloud compute. Azul’s Optimizer Hub flips the script—JVMs collaborate across fleets to cut costs, warm up faster, and autoscale smarter. No code changes needed. Read how Java is evolving in the cloud: https://bit.ly/46NATb6

#Java #OptimizerHub

Azul Platform Prime Achieves Historic Performance Breakthrough: Revolutionizing Java in the Cloud - CX Quest

Azul Platform Prime delivers faster Java startup, smoother scaling, and over 20% cloud cost savings for enterprises. Discover how fleet-wide JVM collaboration transforms cloud-native applications.

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 12d

Looking forward to this month’s events. Don’t miss out and register today! #AzulEvents #Java

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 12d

📰 #AzulPlatformPrime just raised the bar for cloud-scale Java performance. Check us out in TFiR’s article which details scaling JVM and cutting cloud costs by over 20%. https://bit.ly/4nxAnVJ

#Java #CloudPerformance #OptimizerHub

Breaking JVM Limits: Azul Platform Prime Powers 10,000+ Cloud Deployments - TFiR

Azul today announced a breakthrough in cloud-scale Java deployments with Platform Prime’s Optimizer Hub. Enterprises report 20–30% cloud cost savings and faster performance by enabling JVMs to collabo...

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Azul @azulsystems.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you for all you do!! 🙌 Happy 5 years! 🎉

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