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The open beta program provides licensed access to the latest IBM SDK for Java™ 8 beta.
Objectives
This new version of Java aims to provide Java SE 8 compatibility, while exploiting the unique capabilities of IBM platforms to achieve performance and usability improvements. The objectives of providing an open beta program for this release are:
- To provide customers with early technology access during the development cycle.
- To assist Java 8 in satisfying customer requirements.
- To provide feedback to IBM.
What is new in Java 8
New in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8:
- Compatibility with the new Java SE 8 (JSR 337).
- Leveraging new IBM hardware (e.g. IBM zEnterprise EC12).
- Improved performance for workload optimized runtimes, which delivers better application throughput without changes to application code.
- Enhanced support for Cloud & Multi-tenancy environments.
- Improved efficiency of manipulating native data records/types directly from Java code.
Supported platforms
- 32-bit IBM POWER
- 64-bit IBM POWER
- 31-bit IBM System z
- 64-bit IBM System z
- 32-bit IBM POWER
- 64-bit IBM POWER
- 32-bit x86
- 64-bit AMD64/EM64T
- 31-bit IBM System z
- 64-bit IBM System z
AIX
Linux
z/OS
Other platforms might be supported during the open beta program.
More resources
The third Beta release is now available for download. It contains the following updates:
- Multitenancy feature
- Additional Oracle content
Full Beta release highlights are published in the beta program, latest news and information
If you would like to take part in the IBM SDK for Java 8 Beta Program please:
Disclamer
Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality. Information about potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract. The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion.
