August 27, 2025
Java Development Kit 8 End of Life – Support Announcement
(Please ignore this notice if you have already migrated to another solution)
Dear Precisely Customer:
Precisely is announcing the process of discontinuing the Java Development Kit 8 (JDK8) within our Spectrum Global Addressing Module (GAM) and Global Geocoding Module (GGM) for Non-United States data. This includes the following file formats of Geo Addressing reference datasets:
- Spectrum Platform Data
- Geocoding
- Interactive
We are committed to providing the highest level of customer care, while you transition to our latest JDK solutions. To better prepare for your transition, please note the following key milestones:
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December 31, 2025
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End of Support for JDK8 file formats on Spectrum v2022.1 GAM & GGM
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June 30, 2026
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End of Support for JDK8 file formats on Spectrum v2023.1 GAM & GGM
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July 1, 2026
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Official End-of-Life of JDK8 file formats
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Our latest version, Spectrum v2024.1, is on the latest version of Java and is recommended. Please download and use the following file formats from the Precisely Data Experience (PDX):
- Geo Addressing Reference Data
- Geo Addressing Autocomplete Data
Example:
As a reminder, support for Spectrum v2020.1 and older versions are out of support. Precisely highly recommends that you upgrade to the latest version of Spectrum.
Yours sincerely,
Mike Ashmore
Vice President, Product Management, Geo Addressing Portfolio
Contact Information
If you would like technical assistance, please contact us at Contact Support – Precisely Support.