A report from Azul reveals a significant shift away from Oracle Java, with 88% of companies considering alternatives primarily due to rising costs tied to Oracle's new licensing model. This model, established two years ago, charges organizations based on employee numbers, which has driven 72% of companies to explore other options. Financial concerns, preferences for open-source solutions, and Oracle's sales tactics are major reasons for this transition. Additionally, Java's role in AI development is expanding, with many organizations reporting a need for increased computing capacity to support heavy workloads.
88% of companies are considering alternatives to Oracle Java due to rising costs and restrictive policies introduced two years ago.
The shift in Oracle's licensing model, which now considers the number of employees rather than Java instances, has prompted organizations to search for alternatives.
Java workloads comprise a significant portion of cloud costs, with companies needing to align investments more closely with actual usage, as evidenced by 71% reporting excess capacity.
With 50% of organizations using Java for AI applications, it highlights the continued popularity of Java in emerging technology spaces.
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