Java 21 isn't just a feature release — it triggers licensing timeline changes for Java 17 and earlier versions that could leave your organization exposed. Understand the new support windows, migration deadlines, and what happens if you don't act.
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The Release of Java 21: What This Means for Java Customers
Java 21 isn't just a feature release — it triggers licensing timeline changes for Java 17 and earlier versions that could leave your organization exposed. Understand the new support windows, migration deadlines, and what happens if you don't act.
Dean Bolton
Chief Architect, LicenseFortress
September 2023
5 min read
The bottom line
Java 21 isn't just a feature release — it triggers licensing timeline changes for Java 17 and earlier versions that could leave your organization exposed. Understand the new support windows, migration deadlines, and what happens if you don't act.
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How clients handled the last round of Java licensing shifts:
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Water and sewage co. saved $259K annually on Java usage, achieving compliance and a 640% ROI through license optimization.
Read the case studyAbout the author
Dean Bolton
Chief Architect, LicenseFortress
Dean leads LicenseFortress' technical licensing practice, covering Oracle, VMware, virtualization and infrastructure licensing rules.
