Trends Report

Make Plans Now For Major Changes To Oracle Java Licensing Costs

Without Action, The Risk Of Steep License Fee Increases Is Real

March 17th, 2023
Akshara Naik Lopez, Senior Analyst
Akshara Naik Lopez Senior Analyst
Andrew Cornwall, Senior Analyst
Andrew Cornwall Senior Analyst
Steven Russman, null
Steven Russman
With contributors:
Charles Betz , Andrew Hewitt , Stephanie Balaouras , Anna Synakh

Summary

Oracle Java continues to be a mainstay of enterprise computing; it also has a long history of changes in its license terms. Recent changes carry the potential of steep increases for some. Technology leaders should read this overview of the January 2023 changes in Oracle’s Java pricing model to learn about the new terms and conditions as well as alternatives to Oracle Java.

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