IT News Digest #7: Java takes an unexpected leap forwards, Okta hack puts thousands of businesses on high alert, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Launches New Services

Last week in news: new features and updates for Spring Framework and OpenJDK, what's happening with Java in 2022.

Development:

• Java News Roundup by InfoQ: OpenJDK Updates, Spring Framework 6.0-M3, Helidon 3.0-M1, JobRunr 5.0-M1.

• JRebel Java Development Trends and Analysis 2022: Java 8 continues to be strong but Java 11 is catching up.

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Launches New Services and Capabilities. New flexible block storage volumes automatically tune the performance characteristics in response to fluctuating demand.

Career and IT market:

• Four-day workweek’s popularity grew during the pandemic.

• Top programming languages: Java takes an unexpected leap forwards. Java programming language was found in more than 80,000 active jobs listings on Indeed.

Online Security:

• Okta hack puts thousands of businesses on high alert. Any hack of Okta could have major ramifications for the companies, universities, and government agencies.

• The Biggest Cyber Security Risks In 2022: Quantum Security, The Importance of Preparedness.