IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP65 (8.0.8.65) (Quarterly update) Released!

We are pleased to announce the general availability of IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP65 (8.0.8.65) across all supported platforms. The binaries have been made available across all distribution sites as of 23rd April, 2026. This release is based on Oracle's April’26 CPU update. 

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP65 contains the following key updates in addition to security fixes and bug fixes:

• Tech Preview FIPS 140-3 for Z
• Compiler upgrade - Gcc upgrade (from 11.2 to gcc 14.2)
• Add 2 TLS and 2 CS Sectigo root certificates.
• Add Digicert root certificates
• RHEL 7 upgrade with GCC 14.2
• Distrust TLS server certificates anchored by Chunghwa ePKI Root CA
• Timezone update with the version tz2025c.
• Roll-up of fixes from Java SDK service streams (bug fixes)
• Security fixes from Oracle CPU update (Jan 2026)
• Features from the latest Eclipse OpenJ9 release (0.56)

Download Links:

• IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP65 (8.0.8.65) is available on Java Information Manager (JIM) (IBM Only Access). 
• IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP65 (8.0.8.65) is available for downloads at IBM Support page.

Additional Information:
* Refer to 'What's New' in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 SR8 FP65 for more details.
* IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, v8.0 documentation is available here.

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