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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Mohammad Anas tops state with AIR-42 in JEE (Advanced)
Ranchi: Mohammad Anas of Ranchi became the state topper in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced-2025 by bagging all-India rank (AIR), 42, the results of which were released on Monday. Abhinit Pandey of Dhanbad secured AIR-101 and became the second topper from the state, followed by Harsh Gupta at the third position with AIR-210, Harsh Jha from Gumla at fourth with AIR-401, Dhruv Prakash from Jamshedpur at the fifth position with AIR-483. From the state's capital, Vishesh Barnwal of Jawahar Vidya Mandir (JVM), Shyamali, secured AIR-549. Sahil Akash of LA Garden High School and Brother's Academy secured AIR-938, and Anand Kishore secured AIR-987. Over 2,000 candidates had taken the examination at three designated centres on May 18. Sahil said, "My father supported our family financially and ensured I had access to all study materials. My mother taught me until Class X. The well-organised notes and regular mock tests helped me to stay on track." His preparation strategy depended on a balance of classroom learning and self-study, rigorous practice, and consistent revision. A former student of Oxford Public School, Anand said, "I've been fascinated with mechanised toys and robots since childhood. Studying with like-minded peers and the challenges of staying away from distractions is the key to success." Among the top achievers from JVM Shyamli are Vishesh Barnwal, followed by Shaurya Sharma with AIR 1714, Arnab Pandey with AIR 1881, Aryan Aditya with AIR 2367, Archit Shivam with AIR 2941, and Aditya Shivam with AIR 3703, among many others, including notable category rankers. Over 50 students of Delhi Public School Ranchi qualified for JEE Advanced 2025. Nupur Singh bagged AIR 2139, followed by Dript Divyansh Pandey, securing AIR 2533, and Aditya Shaurya Singh, who secured AIR 4393. More than 115 students from Brother's Academy secured their rank in JEE Advanced. Shourya with AIR 1714, Aryan with AIR 2367, and Tanya with AIR 2876 are among the top performers after Sahil and Anand.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Why Java Still Dominates Enterprise Software Development in 2025
In a landscape where programming languages come and go with every trend shift, Java continues to hold its ground — and not by accident. With over two decades of evolution behind it, it remains one of the most trusted, scalable, and versatile technologies in enterprise software development. From fintech platforms to IoT ecosystems, this programming language powers critical systems that demand performance, security, and long-term support. If your organization is planning a digital transformation, launching a new software product, or modernizing legacy infrastructure, now is the time to consider expert Java programming services. Here's why. The Unshakable Pillars of Java Java was built on the principle of 'write once, run anywhere', and this philosophy still defines its global success. It's not just a language — it's a platform with rich libraries, powerful frameworks, and an active developer ecosystem that ensures innovation and reliability go hand in hand. 1. Platform Independence Java's bytecode runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), making it inherently cross-platform. Whether you deploy on Windows, Linux, or macOS, this language ensures consistency across environments. For enterprises managing hybrid infrastructure or planning future migration to the cloud, this flexibility is invaluable. 2. Robust Ecosystem and Tooling From Spring Boot and Jakarta EE to Apache Kafka and Hibernate, this language offers frameworks and tools for almost any business need. Whether you're building a microservices architecture, implementing machine learning workflows, or integrating with legacy ERP systems, there's a mature solution available. 3. Security and Reliability Java's emphasis on backward compatibility and extensive testing tools (like JUnit and TestNG) means lower maintenance risks. Its built-in security manager, sandboxing features, and exception handling make it a preferred choice for industries with high regulatory demands, such as banking, insurance, and healthcare. Real-World Use Cases: Where Java Excels Let's sum up a few real-world use cases where Java excels: Enterprise-grade web applications Java is a go-to language for complex, transactional web applications. Think of government portals, ERP systems, and supply chain platforms — all of which require reliable back-end systems, seamless integrations, and long-term scalability. Android and mobile back-end development Even though Kotlin has taken center stage in Android UI development, it remains the foundation for many Android SDK components. Moreover, Java is frequently used to build mobile backends using REST APIs and cloud services. IoT and edge devices Java's portability makes it ideal for distributed systems, including IoT. Many embedded systems rely on Java's lightweight frameworks to manage device data securely and efficiently. Cloud-native applications With the rise of containers and Kubernetes, this programming language has adapted to modern cloud infrastructures. Frameworks like Spring Cloud and Micronaut allow developers to build responsive, cloud-native apps while benefiting from Java's mature tooling. When You Need More Than Code: Professional Java Consulting In today's fast-moving markets, companies often require more than just code — they need guidance. This is where professional Java consulting can make all the difference. Whether you're designing an architecture from scratch or reengineering a legacy monolith, consulting services can help you: ● Define the right technology stack for your business case ● Evaluate system performance and bottlenecks ● Ensure compliance with security and data regulations ● Architect cloud migrations and DevOps workflows ● Conduct code audits and quality assessments Instead of hiring in-house talent for each task, a consulting partnership provides access to senior architects, solution designers, and domain experts who tailor solutions to your unique context. Why isn't hiring an in-house team the answer to all the questions? Because it takes a lot of time and effort. You need to carry out a number of interviews, spend lots of money on hiring, training, providing benefits, and more. On the other hand, working with the outsourcing company saves you a lot of effort. You can focus on the core tasks of your business, while a professional team is busy providing reliable development and consulting services. Java in 2025: Modernized, Modular, and AI-Ready Java's adaptability is one reason it's still relevant - and thriving - in 2025. With the latest LTS versions (Java 21 and beyond), modularization has made the language even more scalable and secure. New features like pattern matching, virtual threads, and improved memory handling are closing the gap with newer languages in terms of developer productivity and performance. In addition, the Java ecosystem has embraced AI and ML. Frameworks like DJL (Deep Java Library), ND4J, and Java bindings for TensorFlow are bringing machine learning to Java developers' toolkits - while integrating with Java-based backends without friction. Enterprise organizations are also leveraging AI for code optimization, test automation, and real-time analytics in Java environments. With its mature ecosystem and growing integration capabilities, Java is uniquely positioned to be both legacy-safe and future-ready. Choosing the Right Partner for Java Development Working with Java isn't just about choosing a language. It's about aligning with best practices, leveraging the right frameworks, and ensuring long-term maintainability. This makes your choice of development partner crucial. An ideal development partner should: ● Have proven experience in your industry ● Offer full-cycle development: from design to support ● Demonstrate strong QA and DevOps integration ● Be flexible in engagement models — from dedicated teams to consulting Such a partner can help reduce technical debt, accelerate time to market, and ensure your applications are future-proof. What can help choose the perfect development partner? Reading the reviews is one of the options. Find out what other well-known and big companies say about this provider. Also, don't forget about case studies. Read what they've done for other enterprises. This will give you an idea of what they can provide for you. Final Thoughts Despite the arrival of newer programming languages and platforms, Java continues to evolve — staying modern while maintaining the stability that businesses rely on. For enterprises seeking reliable, scalable, and secure software solutions, this language remains a cornerstone. Whether you need to modernize existing infrastructure, launch a new product, or integrate AI-driven features, expert programming services and consulting can guide you through the complexity of enterprise development. In a world full of buzzwords and fleeting tech trends, Java quietly — and powerfully — gets the job done.
Techday NZ
23-05-2025
- Techday NZ
Azul & JetBrains partner to boost Kotlin performance on JVM
Azul and JetBrains have announced a technical collaboration aimed at enhancing the runtime performance and scalability of web and server-side Kotlin applications. The partnership seeks to improve the interaction between Kotlin-generated bytecode and the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) environment. By leveraging Azul's expertise in JVM performance and JetBrains' development of the Kotlin language, the companies aim to optimise how modern applications execute, particularly in terms of scalability and efficiency. Kotlin, a high-level programming language designed to be fully compatible with the JVM, draws much of its application performance and scaling characteristics from the JVM itself. The collaboration centres on utilising Azul Platform Prime, which features the Zing JDK with Azul's Falcon LLVM-based Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler and the C4 garbage collector. According to data from the TechEmpower Web Framework Benchmarks, applications built in Kotlin and running on Azul Platform Prime exhibited a 23.9% reduction in latency and a 30.5% increase in throughput compared to the same workloads on OpenJDK. These results highlight a measurable performance boost for web and server-side applications using the new environment. Azul Platform Prime is available for x86 and ARM64 processors running Linux, and it is tested for compatibility with enterprise workloads through the industry standard Java Compatibility Kit (JCK or TCK). The platform builds on the OpenJDK code base, with specific improvements targeting JIT compilation, garbage collection, and startup behaviour. The Falcon compiler, integrated within Azul Platform Prime, is based on the LLVM infrastructure and is designed to optimise application code at runtime for increased execution efficiency. The C4 garbage collector, also part of the platform, maintains application execution without disruption across a spectrum of memory requirements, from gigabytes to terabytes, and sustains high allocation rates. This approach is intended to improve throughput and response times while reducing requirements for IT infrastructure and cloud resources. Vsevolod Tolstopyatov, Kotlin Project Lead at JetBrains, commented on the collaboration's significance: "From its inception, Kotlin was designed with the goal of building robust applications, including server-side solutions where performance is critical. Performance has always been a priority for us because it's essential to our users." "Kotlin incorporates specific language features, such as inline functions and inline classes, which directly enhance performance. We've developed the Kotlin Coroutines library to facilitate concurrency and asynchronous programming, enabling efficient, scalable applications. Recognising that the JVM runtime is one of the most critical elements in application performance, we believe our collaboration with Azul will unlock new opportunities to further elevate the performance capabilities of Kotlin applications." Gil Tene, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Azul, highlighted the performance benefits: "The Azul JVM is the fastest and cheapest way to run Kotlin applications. Azul Platform Prime is built to solve the performance challenges enterprise applications face at scale. By providing a runtime that significantly improves the execution of JVM-based applications, which includes Kotlin-based applications, organisations can deploy applications more rapidly, with less tuning and ensure scalability as demands grow." "Through our strategic collaboration with JetBrains, we help Kotlin teams to significantly boost their DevOps productivity and runtime application efficiency, which enables them to achieve their business priorities while improving the bottom line." For Kotlin developers seeking to assess these performance improvements, Azul Platform Prime Stream Builds are available for download and are free for evaluation and development use.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Azul and JetBrains Collaborate to Enhance Runtime Performance for Kotlin Workloads
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, and JetBrains, the leading provider of professional software development tools and creator of the Kotlin programming language, today announced a strategic technical collaboration to enhance the runtime performance and scalability of web and server-side Kotlin applications. This strategic collaboration empowers Kotlin teams to accelerate development cycles and optimize application performance, helping them support their business priorities while driving greater operational efficiency. Joining Forces to Advance Kotlin Performance Azul and JetBrains have joined forces with a shared vision: to reexamine how Kotlin-generated bytecode interacts with the Java runtime (known as a Java Virtual Machine or JVM) and uncover new paths to improve application performance. By combining Azul's deep expertise in the JVM and application performance, with Kotlin's precise control over bytecode generation, the collaboration creates a unique opportunity to optimize the entire execution stack for modern applications. While Kotlin is a cross-platform, general-purpose high-level programming language designed to interoperate fully with the JVM, runtime performance and scalability are derived predominantly from the JVM. By leveraging the proven performance of Azul Platform Prime, which includes the Zing JDK incorporating Azul's Falcon LLVM-based JIT compiler and C4 garbage collector, Kotlin web and server-side applications can see a demonstrable performance improvement. When comparing Kotlin applications on Azul Platform Prime vs. off-the-shelf OpenJDK using the TechEmpower Web Framework Benchmarks, Azul Platform Prime reduced latencies by 23.9% and improved throughput by as much as 30.5%. For more details on the benchmark methodology and results, visit the JetBrains Blog. Azul Platform Prime – Engineered for Speed, Scale and Stability Azul Platform Prime is available for x86 and ARM64 processors running Linux and is rigorously tested for enterprise workloads and compliant with the Java SE version standards using the industry standard Java Compatibility Kit (the JCK or TCK) test suite. It is based on the same 'HotSpot' JVM and JDK code base used by the OpenJDK project, with specific enhancements relating to JIT compilation, garbage collection and startup/warmup behavior. Azul's Falcon is an LLVM-based JIT compiler that delivers highly optimized application code at runtime. C4 (Continuously Concurrent Compacting Collector) is a proven, high-performance garbage collector that maintains concurrent, disruption-free application execution across wide ranges of heap sizes from GBs to multi-TBs, and allocation rates from MBs/sec to tens of GB/sec. Together, these runtime features provide significantly improved application operating characteristics and carrying capacity, improving application throughout and response times while lowering the infrastructure and cloud costs required to run business-critical workloads. 'From its inception, Kotlin was designed with the goal of building robust applications, including server-side solutions where performance is critical. Performance has always been a priority for us because it's essential to our users,' said Vsevolod Tolstopyatov, Kotlin project lead. 'Kotlin incorporates specific language features, such as inline functions and inline classes, which directly enhance performance. We've developed the Kotlin Coroutines library to facilitate concurrency and asynchronous programming, enabling efficient, scalable applications. Recognizing that the JVM runtime is one of the most critical elements in application performance, we believe our collaboration with Azul will unlock new opportunities to further elevate the performance capabilities of Kotlin applications.' 'The Azul JVM is the fastest and cheapest way to run Kotlin applications. Azul Platform Prime is built to solve the performance challenges enterprise applications face at scale. By providing a runtime that significantly improves the execution of JVM-based applications, which includes Kotlin-based applications, organizations can deploy applications more rapidly, with less tuning and ensure scalability as demands grow,' said Gil Tene, co-founder and chief technology officer at Azul. 'Through our strategic collaboration with JetBrains, we help Kotlin teams to significantly boost their DevOps productivity and runtime application efficiency, which enables them to achieve their business priorities while improving the bottom line.' For Kotlin development teams that are looking to enhance the performance of their web or server-side applications, engineers can download Azul Platform Prime Stream Builds, which are free for evaluation and development, to profile the benefits of the Zing JDK with their Kotlin applications. Additional Resources: About JetBrains JetBrains creates intelligent software development tools used by over 11.4 million professionals and 88 Fortune Global Top 100 companies. Its lineup of more than 30 products includes award-winning IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm, as well as the JetBrains AI-powered coding assistant, coding agent Junie and productivity-boosting team tools like YouTrack, Qodana, and TeamCity. JetBrains is also the creator of Kotlin, a cross-platform language used by more than 2.5 million developers worldwide yearly. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and has offices around the world. For more information, please visit About Azul 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 and follow us @azulsystems. JetBrains name is the registered trademark of JetBrains s.r.o. and Kotlin is the trademark of the Kotlin Foundation.
Techday NZ
24-04-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Azul launches JVM Inventory to accelerate Oracle Java migration
Azul has introduced JVM Inventory, a new feature of its Intelligence Cloud platform designed to address the challenges and risks associated with migrating from Oracle Java. JVM Inventory, when combined with Azul's Migration Toolkit (AMT) or other software asset management (SAM) discovery tools, allows Azul's Migration Advisory experts and channel partners to gain detailed, runtime-level visibility across Java deployments. This new solution aims to accelerate the process of classifying, migrating, and tracking Oracle Java instances by delivering actionable information that cannot be obtained through SAM tools alone. Azul highlights findings from its 2025 State of Java Survey & Report, which reveals that 82% of respondents are concerned about Oracle's Java SE pricing and licensing policy, with 88% considering a move to OpenJDK alternatives. Rising per-employee subscription pricing reportedly increases the total cost of ownership by two to five times for many organisations, prompting enterprises to evaluate alternatives and accelerate migrations. Customer data from Azul suggests that, on average, an Oracle Java migration takes between six and nine months without automated assistance. This duration is largely a result of the fragmented and manual nature of discovering and classifying Java Virtual Machines (JVMs) using traditional asset management tools. These tools often do not account for runtime context, making it challenging to determine which Oracle JVMs are actively being used, which ones are bundled under a permitted licence, or which are installed but idle. Such gaps can result in unnecessary licensing expenses and increased non-compliance risk. Azul's Migration Advisory experts and channel partners leverage the JVM Inventory and the Migration Toolkit to provide a complete view of an organisation's Oracle Java footprint. The data is gathered directly from the JVM, including information relating to vendor, version, installation path, and the specific applications utilising the JVM. This runtime insight allows advisory teams to validate and enrich reporting, identify active Oracle Java instances even in complex environments such as containers, and pinpoint unused installations for removal. With this detailed visibility, organisations can identify Oracle Java usage that is subject to commercial licensing terms and focus migration efforts on those areas. The approach is intended to enable enterprises to accelerate their move to alternatives like Azul Platform Core while more effectively reducing audit risk and licensing costs. Addressing the complexity faced by larger organisations, the tool is capable of mapping estates containing tens of thousands of Oracle JVMs. By focusing only on those instances actively in use, migration teams can streamline their projects and inform application owners about upcoming changes. Azul states that this can significantly reduce the time required for enterprise-wide migrations, potentially cutting weeks or months from the standard project timeline. As migrations progress, JVM Inventory also manages and tracks the usage history of JVMs to support trend analysis and ongoing compliance monitoring. This reduces the need for repeated manual scanning and spreadsheet-based reporting often required by SAM processes. The product is also designed to maintain compliance post-migration. Through continuous runtime detection, it can identify and flag instances where Oracle Java is reintroduced into environments, empowering organisations to quickly take corrective action and automate compliance processes, including alerting and removal or replacement of unauthorised Oracle JVMs. Evan Boyd, Vice President, Global Operations at Software Licensing Compliance, commented: "Azul's new JVM Inventory is a game-changer for partners, either discovering active Java licensing for ITAM advisories or accelerating Oracle Java migrations. It gives our team and our customers the clarity and runtime intelligence we need to quickly identify where Oracle Java is actually in use, dramatically shortening what used to be a long and painful discovery exercise, and instead now leads to quicker actionable insights. For partners like us, JVM Inventory allows us to deliver faster, higher-value advisories, JDK migrations and better ongoing compliance services that reduce risk for our clients. Azul is giving us the tools we need to help enterprises get Oracle Java out — and keep it out — with confidence." Key features of the solution include discovery and inventory of Oracle Java instances, accurate classification and prioritisation for replacement or removal, continuous tracking throughout the migration process, and ongoing compliance monitoring to detect reintroduction of Oracle Java instances. Azul states that pairing JVM Inventory with the Migration Toolkit yields the most comprehensive Oracle Java discovery, helps reduce migration risks through accurate classification, accelerates identification of application stakeholders, and supports compliance and audit defence efforts. Scott Sellers, CEO and Co-founder of Azul, said: "Azul has always been committed to solving the hardest Java challenges for our customers, and JVM Inventory paired with the Azul Migration Toolkit is a perfect example of that innovation in action. By giving enterprises unprecedented visibility into their Java environments with actionable intelligence from runtime data, we're not only simplifying Oracle Java migrations, we're also helping organizations take control of their Java subscription costs, reduce audit risk and ensure long-term compliance. It's a powerful step forward for companies looking to future-proof their Java strategy." JVM Inventory functions alongside Azul Platform Core to detect and eliminate Oracle Java, maintaining compliance and supporting ongoing migration efforts. The feature is available as part of Azul Intelligence Cloud and is licensed with a base charge and according to the average number of JVMs monitored monthly.
