Xeams requires Java, and the current version runs on JRE 8. Due to some significant licensing changes in the Java platform in 2021 and updates in JRE9, many companies decided to stay with JRE8 for a few years. Additionally, several organizations, such as Amazon, IBM, Eclipse, and others, have developed their distribution packages for Java. This page talks about the roadmap Synametrics will take to upgrade from JRE8 to the latest version, which at the time of this article is JRE 21.
There are three main benefits of upgrading:
Due to JRE8's significant installation base, most companies that distribute Java have committed to supporting it until at least 2026 and may extend this beyond this point. Therefore, every product published by Synametrics Technologies, Inc will be upgraded to use a new JRE before mid-2026.
There are a couple reasons:
Yes. The code base of Xeams is compatible with newer JRE. Use the following steps to upgrade.
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