ARM and Oracle partner to optimize Java for embedded systems

ARM has entered into a multi-year agreement with Oracle to further optimize the existing Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) for ARM 32-bit platforms and to add Java SE support for ARMv8 64-bit platforms. Together they are going to work on improving throughput and efficient scalability for ARM-based multi-core systems. Java is used for programming systems used in server and network infrastructure and in machine-to-machine (M2M) market, such as industrial control, factory automation and single-board computers, where ARM processor cores are increasingly used. Additional areas for co-operation include improving boot-up performance, power savings and library optimization – all of which are essential for designs used in the enterprise and embedded markets, according to ARM. "The long-standing relationship between ARM and Oracle has enabled our mutual technologies to be deployed across a broad spectrum of products and applications," commented Henrik Stahl, vice president, Java Product Management, Oracle. "By working closely with ARM to enhance the JVM, adding support for 64-bit ARM technology and optimizing other aspects of the Java SE product for the ARM architecture, enterprise and embedded customers can reap the benefits of high-performance, energy-efficient platforms based on ARM technology." " The industry has reached a significant inflection point as enter...