Azul and Chainguard Partner to Strengthen Container Security for
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, and Chainguard, the secure foundation for software development and deployment, today announced a strategic partnership. This partnership will unite Azul's best-in-class commercial support and curated OpenJDK distributions with Chainguard's world-class Linux distro, software factory and container images. Chainguard will build from source Java container images that incorporate Azul's commercially supported build of OpenJDK that's part of Azul Platform Core, enabling enterprises to accelerate developer productivity, eliminate costly engineering toil and harden their software supply chain security.
Joint solution gives customers secure, zero-CVE Java containers backed by trusted commercial support, reducing risk and accelerating delivery
Share
Securing the Full Java Stack Is Complex, Fragmented and Time-Consuming
Java powers enterprise applications of all sizes and criticality, but timely access to updated and secure builds requires a vendor with deep expertise. Azul provides this by delivering fully supported OpenJDK builds which are a drop-in replacement for Oracle Java — helping organizations stay compliant and secure while reducing costs and freeing teams to focus on innovation. At the same time, Chainguard Containers helps organizations secure their operating system (OS) and application runtime environment.
Modern enterprises face growing complexity and risk in securing every layer of their software stack — from the OS to the Java runtime and toolchain. Engineering and security teams often struggle to keep up with constant vulnerability disclosures, inconsistent patching timelines, and the need to harden containers and virtual machines without sacrificing speed or developer productivity. These challenges are especially acute for Java workloads, which require timely updates, commercial support, and secure, lightweight deployment environments.
A study by NetRise found that the average container contains 604 known vulnerabilities in its underlying software components, with over 45% of those CVEs being two to 10 years old. This accumulation of outdated vulnerabilities poses a significant risk to organizations relying on containerized applications. In addition, in Azul's recent 2025 State of Java Survey & Report, 33% of respondents said that their DevOps teams waste more than half their time addressing false positives from Java-related security vulnerabilities, and 49% of companies are still encountering security vulnerabilities from Log4j in production – three years after its initial discovery. Securing the software development lifecycle requires locking down all layers of the stack, from the OS to the runtime environment and language toolchain.
Customers Benefit from Reduced Risk and Faster Time to Deployment
The partnership between Azul and Chainguard directly addresses these pain points by delivering hardened, zero-CVE containers for Java versions 21 and beyond, built from Azul source code, and backed by commercial Java support from Azul. Together, the companies offer a streamlined, secure foundation for Java applications that reduces risk, accelerates delivery and eliminates the trade-off between security and support.
With Azul and Chainguard integrating zero-CVE container images built entirely from source and tested using the Java Compatibility Kit (JCK, TCK), joint customers benefit from reduced risk across their application surface area while maintaining commercial support services for their Java runtimes. Through Azul's stabilized, security-only Critical Patch Updates, engineering teams can now rapidly deploy new Java images, spending less time patching and testing one-off containers, so organizations can redirect development resources and ship secure software faster.
'Our customers need solutions that reduce risk and build trust at every layer of their modern software deployment stack,' said Dan Lorenc, co-founder and CEO at Chainguard. 'Today, we're bringing Chainguard's expertise in building minimal, zero-CVE images and Azul's expertise in Java together to create the most secure, commercial-grade containers for cloud-native workloads.'
'Choosing a hardened container shouldn't mean sacrificing timely security-only updates and commercial support services for your Java runtimes,' said Scott Sellers, co-founder and CEO at Azul. 'Today, we're excited to offer enterprises best-in-breed hardened Java containers from Chainguard while leveraging world-class commercial support from Azul.'
Joint customers consuming these new Azul Java container images via Chainguard Containers will receive commercial Java support services through the Azul Platform Core offering. More information on the partnership can also be found here.
About Chainguard
Chainguard is the secure foundation for software development and deployment. By providing guarded open source software with Chainguard Containers, VMs, and Libraries, built from source and updated continuously, Chainguard helps organizations eliminate threats in their software supply chains. Its customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and global industry leaders, including Anduril, ANZ Bank, Canva, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MAN Energy Solutions, Snap Inc., and Snowflake. Chainguard is venture-backed by leading investors, including Amplify, IVP, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, Redpoint Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital. For more information, visit: https://www.chainguard.dev/
About Azul Systems Inc.
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Azul provides the Java platform for the modern cloud enterprise. Azul is the only company 100% focused on Java. Millions of Java developers, hundreds of millions of devices and the world's most highly regarded businesses trust Azul to power their applications with exceptional capabilities, performance, security, value, and success. Azul customers include 36% of the Fortune 100, 50% of Forbes top 10 World's Most Valuable Brands, all 10 of the world's top 10 financial trading companies and leading brands like Avaya, Bazaarvoice, BMW, Deutsche Telekom, LG, Mastercard, Mizuho, Priceline, Salesforce, Software AG, and Workday. Learn more at azul.com and follow us @azulsystems.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Business Wire
27 minutes ago
- Business Wire
Jon Hamm and Carvana Launch National Campaign Highlighting the Simpler Way to Sell Your Car
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced a new national campaign in collaboration with Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Jon Hamm. The campaign highlights how easy it is to sell your car to Carvana, as Hamm brings his signature humor and relatability to a series of new ads launching across digital, broadcast, and streaming platforms. The campaign kicks off with a 30-second spot titled ' Excuses,' in which Hamm tries to get out of an awkward social obligation by claiming he has to handle the time-consuming task of selling his car. The problem? Carvana makes the process so fast and simple that his excuse immediately unravels, especially since his car is already sold and loaded onto a Carvana hauler just a few feet away. 'Jon Hamm's comedic timing brings the entire campaign to life and perfectly highlights how Carvana takes the hassle out of selling a car,' said Ryan Keeton, Carvana co-founder and chief brand officer. 'We've made it easier than ever to sell your car online, and Jon helps us share that message with the signature humor and charm he's known for.' Developed by Carvana's in-house creative team, the campaign will roll out nationwide across digital, broadcast, and streaming platforms starting today. ' Excuses ' is the first of two commercial spots featuring Hamm that Carvana will debut throughout the year alongside additional social content. The campaign continues Carvana's tradition of pairing engaging talent and lighthearted humor to showcase how Carvana drives its customers happy with a process that's fun, fast, and fair. About Carvana Carvana's mission is to change the way people buy and sell cars. Since launching in 2013, Carvana has revolutionized automotive retail and delighted millions of customers with an offering that is fun, fast, and fair. With Carvana, customers can find a car, get financing, trade in, and complete a purchase entirely online with the convenience of delivery or local pickup as soon as the same day. Carvana's unique offering is powered by its passionate team, differentiated national infrastructure, and purpose-built technology. For more information, please visit
Business Wire
42 minutes ago
- Business Wire
ISG to Study Multi Public Cloud Service, Solution Providers
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm, has launched a research study examining providers of multi public cloud services and solutions that empower enterprises to optimize and accelerate multicloud and AI-native environments. Complex multicloud environments pose steep challenges for enterprises, especially in observability and security. To address real-time threats and maximize reliability, companies are engaging with providers for multi public cloud services and solutions. Share The study results will be published in two comprehensive ISG Provider Lens™ reports: Multi Public Cloud Services and Multi Public Cloud Solutions, both scheduled to be released in December 2025. The Services report, covering multiple geographic markets, will evaluate providers of consulting and transformation services, FinOps and AI-powered optimization services, scalable infrastructure and platform services and other offerings. The global Solutions report will assess multicloud observability and security solutions and Kubernetes management platforms. Enterprise buyers will be able to use information from the reports to evaluate their current vendor relationships, potential new engagements and available offerings, while ISG advisors use the information to recommend providers to the firm's buy-side clients. Enterprises are rapidly adopting cloud-native technologies and advanced tools across hybrid, multicloud and edge environments to enhance scalability, security and cost efficiency. This transformation is fueling agile application development, automated deployment and efficient resource management. Enterprises are also prioritizing the integration of agentic AI and generative AI into cloud environments to enhance productivity, streamline operations and foster innovation. 'Complex multicloud environments pose steep challenges for enterprises, especially when it comes to observability and security,' said Heiko Henkes, director and principal analyst at ISG. 'To address real-time threats and maximize reliability, companies are engaging with providers for a wide range of multi public cloud services and solutions.' For the Multi Public Cloud Services study, ISG has distributed surveys to more than 300 providers. Working in collaboration with ISG's global advisors, the research team will produce seven quadrants representing the typical multi public cloud services enterprises are buying, based on ISG's experience working with its clients. The seven quadrants are: Consulting and Transformation Services, evaluating providers that help clients plan and carry out strategies to achieve cloud agility, resilience and scalability. Providers are assessed on their ability to drive scalable, intelligent and sustainable cloud transformations through proprietary frameworks, AI-powered toolsets and vendor-agnostic architectures. Managed Services, assessing providers that deliver AI-native and automation-first managed services for complex hybrid and multicloud environments. These providers focus on integrating GenAI, agentic automation and FinOps capabilities, often using AI-native management platforms and industry-specific blueprints. FinOps Services and AI-driven Optimization, covering providers that offer intelligent, automated and predictive cost optimization and governance across multiple public cloud environments using FinOps frameworks and AI technologies. Hyperscale Infrastructure and Platform Services, evaluating providers that offer enterprise-grade infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) capabilities through scalable, resilient, AI-native platforms. The providers enable high-performance computing and GenAI workloads with self-service IaaS, sovereign architectures and sustainable infrastructures. SAP HANA Infrastructure Services, assessing providers that offer scalable, SAP-optimized platforms for hosting SAP S/4HANA and SAP HANA databases. Providers deliver certified infrastructure aligned to SAP's performance, scalability and compliance standards. Secure Enterprise Filesharing Services, covering providers offering enterprise-ready filesharing platforms via SaaS models. These providers enable secure document storage, real-time collaboration and data synchronization. Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services, evaluating providers that deliver secure, scalable platforms for workloads requiring full data sovereignty in the Eurozone. The providers focus on data location control, encryption management, EU compliance and the adoption of open-source technologies and sustainability principles. Geographically focused reports from the study will cover the global multi public cloud services market and examine products and services available in Brazil, the EU, France, Germany, the Nordics, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S., plus services used by the U.S. public sector, with a separate focus on filesharing services for Germany. ISG analysts Meenakshi Srivastava (U.K., Nordics and EU), Shashank Rajmane (U.S. and U.S. Public Sector), Pedro L. Bicudo Maschio (Brazil and France), Ulrich Meister (Germany and Switzerland) and Wolfgang Heinhaus (Germany and Switzerland) will serve as authors of the reports. For the Multi Public Cloud Solutions study, ISG has distributed surveys to more than 80 solution providers and will evaluate provider capabilities in four quadrants: Multicloud FinOps Platforms, assessing providers of proprietary platforms for cloud financial management across multiple public clouds. The vendors are assessed on their ability to optimize cloud costs, allocate costs to stakeholders and support predictive forecasting. Multicloud Observability Platforms, covering providers offering solutions for multicloud observability of containerized applications and infrastructure. These platforms deliver proactive insights for capacity planning and root cause analysis. Multicloud Security Platforms, evaluating vendors providing unified security platforms for multicloud environments. The key capabilities of the platforms include vulnerability scanning, anomaly detection, AI-enabled risk assessments and regulatory compliance monitoring. Kubernetes Management Platforms, assessing vendors offering infrastructure-centric solutions for provisioning, automating and scaling Kubernetes clusters. Providers use AI-driven monitoring for lifecycle automation and security. ISG analysts Shashank Rajmane and Partha Sarathi Chakraborty will serve as co-authors of the Multi Public Cloud Solutions report. A list of identified providers and vendors and further details on the studies are available in these digital brochures: Multi Public Cloud Services and Multi Public Cloud Solutions. Companies not listed in either brochure can contact ISG and ask to be included in the studies. All 2025 ISG Provider Lens™ evaluations feature expanded customer experience (CX) data that measures actual enterprise experience with specific provider services and solutions, based on ISG's continuous CX research. Enterprise customers wishing to share their experience about a specific provider or vendor are encouraged to complete this online survey. Participants will receive a copy of these reports in return for their feedback. About ISG Provider Lens™ Research The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical, data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world experience and observations of ISG's global advisory team. Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners, while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market knowledge and make recommendations to ISG's enterprise clients. The research currently covers providers offering their services globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage. About ISG ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.
Business Wire
42 minutes ago
- Business Wire
One State, Many Needs: Reliant Powers Summer Across Texas
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Texas sun doesn't take a break and neither does Reliant. As triple-digit temperatures return and air conditioners start working overtime, Reliant is once again stepping up to ensure Texans have the tools, resources and support they need to weather the summer heat with confidence. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of Texans – from those seeking relief from high temperatures or looking to avoid seasonal fluctuations in their electricity bill to those looking to manage energy use more efficiently with smart tech – Reliant is strengthening its commitment to support every household this summer. 'We know summers in Texas are hot, which is why we're focused on delivering meaningful support to our customers and neighbors from the Plains to the Valley,' said Mark Parsons, senior vice president, Reliant. Share 'We know summers in Texas are hot, which is why we're focused on delivering meaningful support to our customers and neighbors from the Plains to the Valley,' said Mark Parsons, senior vice president, Reliant. 'Whether someone wants to take control of their energy use with the latest smart home tech or needs a little help paying their bill, we're here to help them stay cool, safe and empowered.' Statewide Resources to Help Texans Through the Summer Reliant's summer support programs are designed to address the most urgent needs of Texans during the hottest months of the year. Key initiatives include: Beat the Heat Cooling Centers: This statewide program has grown to 40 cooling centers across Texas, hosted in partnership with local governments and nonprofits. Reliant is funding and supporting air-conditioned community spaces where residents can escape the heat safely and comfortably. New for 2025, the program is expanding to McAllen and will continue across Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi and Lubbock. Portable AC Units and Fans: Through its Beat the Heat partnerships, Reliant funds more than 1,200 cooling devices provided to eligible seniors and families across the state without access to adequate air conditioning. Payment Assistance: Reliant and its parent company NRG Energy, Inc. have committed nearly $1 million in funding to directly support eligible customers struggling to pay their electricity bills through the CARE (Community Assistance by Reliant Energy) program. Texans facing financial hardship can call 2-1-1 within Texas or visit to be connected with local social service agencies for assistance. Reliant's award-winning customer care team – available 24/7 via live phone support at 1-866-222-7100, online chat or on the Reliant app – can also help customers learn more about other assistance options, including extensions or deferred payment plans. Energy Education and Tools: Customers can access personalized energy usage insights, helpful tools and convenient payment options on the Reliant app and website. For summer energy-saving tips, visit Smart Solutions for Texans Looking to Take Control While many Texans need immediate relief, others are looking for long-term ways to manage their energy use and reduce costs. To meet this need, Reliant has introduced the Smarter Home Bundle, a new offering along with partner Vivint that helps qualifying new and current customers simplify their home management and take control of their energy usage with two FREE smart devices and complimentary white-glove installation. Features include: An award-winning Vivint Smart Thermostat that integrates directly with cooling and heating systems to help keep homes comfortable while conserving energy. A Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro with Smart Deter to detect deliveries and help prevent theft and lurkers. Professional installation to ensure everything is perfectly set up from day one. Access to an exclusive Vivint app experience that provides personalized energy insights powered by Reliant alongside seamless control of Vivint smart home devices. In addition to helping customers lower their bills, these tools also support the broader Texas energy grid. The bundle includes enrollment in Reliant's demand response program, Degrees of Difference, that helps customers make small, temporary adjustments during periods of high electricity demand. It's important to note that customers are always in control and can change the temperature at any point, manually or in the Vivint app. 'Texas is diverse, and Reliant recognizes that no two customers are the same,' said Parsons. 'Whether someone needs a cool place to rest, tools to make their home more efficient or financial relief, Reliant is ready to help this summer.' For more information, visit About Reliant, an NRG Company Reliant makes power personal - that's why homes and businesses trust Reliant not only as a provider of electricity, but also as a pillar of support in the communities we serve. From a best-in-class app to breakthrough innovations, Reliant is recognized nationally for outstanding customer service and as the leader in the evolving energy space with offerings that span from EV solutions to solar insights to smart home experiences. As part of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 energy and home services company, our purpose is to power a brighter future together, one that is safe, smart and sustainable. For more information about Reliant, visit and connect with Reliant on Facebook at and X or Instagram @reliantenergy. PUCT Certificate #10007.
