A survey of 2,039 Java professionals reveals that 88% work for organizations contemplating a transition from Oracle Java, primarily driven by cost concerns and a shift towards open source solutions. The survey, conducted by Azul, highlights that two-thirds of respondents indicate that Java workloads contribute to over 50% of their cloud compute costs. As organizations modernize their Java applications, they seek more efficient compute options. Despite the challenges, Java remains integral to many businesses, with a significant portion of applications either developed with Java or running on a JVM.
A significant 88% of Java professionals work for organizations exploring alternatives to Oracle Java due to costs, preference for open source, and Oracle's sales tactics.
Simon Ritter emphasized the need for organizations to reassess their Java platforms as they aim to lower cloud computing costs amidst rising expenses from Java workloads.
Despite the cost pressures, Java remains essential, with nearly 70% of respondents reporting that at least half of their applications use Java or run on a JVM.
The survey reveals that 49% are currently using Java versions 17 or 21, but many prefer older, perceived stable versions for their enterprise applications.
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