IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP55 (8.0.8.55) (Quarterly update) Released!

We are pleased to announce the general availability of IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP55 (8.0.8.55) across all supported platforms. The binaries have been made available across all distribution sites as of 30th Oct, 2025. This release is based on Oracle's Oct’25 CPU update. 

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP55 contains the following key updates in addition to security fixes and bug fixes:

• IBMJCEPlus provider now supports Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA) and Module-Lattice-Based Key Encapsulation Mechanism (ML-KEM) algorithm in the Z Platforms also. 
• Post-Quantum Hybrid ECDHE-MLKEM Key Agreement for TLS 1.3
• PQC KeyTool support
• Removal of AffirmTrust root CAs

Download Links:


• IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP55 (8.0.8.55) is available on Java Information Manager (JIM) (IBM Only Access).
 
• IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP55 (8.0.8.55) is available for downloads at IBM Support page.

Additional Information:
* Refer to 'What's New' in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP55 for more details.
* IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 documentation is available here.

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