Azul has announced a new strategic partnership with RapidFort to deliver “near-zero CVE” Java container images, marking a significant move toward more secure and manageable enterprise Java environments. The collaboration integrates RapidFort’s container optimization technology with Azul’s runtime platforms, resulting in hardened Java containers that reduce known vulnerabilities by up to 90%. As software supply chain security becomes a growing concern, this partnership offers a timely and practical solution for organizations seeking to modernize securely.
This alliance is part of Azul’s broader strategy to remove common barriers to Java modernization—complexity, risk, and security. By addressing each challenge through targeted partnerships (including a separate deal with Payara for codeless Java migrations), Azul is building a pragmatic ecosystem for enterprise customers looking to migrate away from restrictive licensing models and legacy infrastructure. As RapidFort CEO Mehran Farimani puts it, “This is a game-changer for organizations looking to strengthen their security posture while reducing operational overhead.”