Simon Ritter is the Deputy CTO of Azul. Simon joined Sun Microsystems in 1996 and spent time working in both Java development and consultancy. He has been presenting Java technologies to developers since 1999 focusing on the core Java platform as well as client and embedded applications. At Azul, he continues to help people understand Java and Azul’s JVM products. Simon is a Java Champion and two time recipient of the JavaOne Rockstar award. In addition, he represents Azul on the JCP Executive Committee, the OpenJDK Vulnerability Group as well as the JSR Expert Group since Java SE 9.
"I've always been fascinated by and passionate about technology ever since I was a child. Having started programming at the age of eleven, a career in IT seemed only logical. Fortunately, I have been lucky to work for some of the biggest names in Tech, like Sun Microsystems, AT&T, Novell and Oracle. I've been at Azul for over eight years, and the ethos of the company is a perfect fit for me: a dedication to developing fantastic software and a passion for customer satisfaction. What's not to love?"
Solution Study
Tuesday, October 01
09:00 am - 09:30 am
Live in Amsterdam
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Oracle’s changes in the way it licenses and prices its JDK in recent years have spurred lots of interest in OpenJDK. In fact, in January 2023, Oracle again changed how it prices Java SE. The new Java SE Universal Subscription is all-you-can-eat pricing based on an employee count. The most recent Oracle licensing and pricing change includes the replacement of Java SE Subscription with the Java SE Universal Subscription. While this does not alter the licensing terms it does change how the subscription price is calculated. For many users, this will significantly increase the cost of using the Oracle JDK. This presentation will delve into the details of the new Oracle licensing and outline the opportunities of OpenJDK focusing on supported options, such as Azul’s Platform Core. In this session, you will learn:
8 | Java Café
Tuesday, October 01
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Live in Amsterdam
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Tuesday, October 01
03:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Live in Amsterdam
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Presenting the results of our World Cafés: The moderators summarize the key take-aways of their World Café Round Tables on the main stage and share the main findings with all attendees.