🚀 We’re excited to announce the release of IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) 9.5, launching on June 20, 2025! This release delivers a modernized, secure, and future-ready platform for enterprise decision automation.

👉 The public announcement went live on June 17.

🌟 What’s New in ODM 9.5

✅ Java 21 Support Across the Stack

ODM 9.5 now runs on Java 21, aligning with enterprise modernization goals and offering enhanced performance, security, and long-term support.
Rule Designer is upgraded to Eclipse 4.34 (Eclipse 2024-12), providing a modern IDE and improved Java tooling.

✅ Updated Platform Support

ODM 9.5 expands compatibility with:

• Apache Tomcat 10.1

• Red Hat JBoss EAP 8

• IBM WebSphere Liberty (latest version)

• IBM Db2 12.1

• Amazon RDS for Db2 (for ODM on Kubernetes)

This ensures flexibility across a wide range of deployment environments.

✅ Modernized Runtime Console UI

The Rule Execution Server Console now features a refreshed interface built on IBM’s Carbon Design System, offering:

• Cleaner navigation

• Enhanced visualization of runtime data

✅ Improved Runtime Observability & Control

• Enhanced logging gives runtime admins deeper insights into decision service invocations.

• On Kubernetes, administrators can now dedicate specific runtime pods to execute designated rulesets, enhancing both performance and scalability.

✅ Enhanced Decision Center Experience

• Business users benefit from UI improvements, including smoother navigation from full-screen views.

• IT teams can now use a new REST API to manage security settings—streamlining administration.

📚 Learn More

Explore all the new features in detail on the ODM 9.5 What's New page — available starting June 20.

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