cimoio LMS: Migration from Java 8 to Java 21

Sep 16, 2025 | Current affairs

cimoio Java Migration: End of support for Java 8 and migration to Java 21

The cimoio Learning Management System (LMS) is continuously evolving to ensure security and future readiness. An important step is the migration of cimoio LMS from Java 8 to Java 21, as support for Java 8 will end in December 2026.

 

Why a Java migration is necessary for the cimoio LMS

With the end of support for Java 8, critical security updates will no longer be available, which poses significant risks for a central Training Management System (TMS) like cimoio. An overview of supported Java versions can be found directly on the Eclipse Adoptium website. To ensure that cimoio remains secure, stable, and high-performing in the future, the migration to Java 21 is taking place, which will be supported at least until December 2029.

Impact on cimoio releases

  • The upcoming Release 4.3 (planned for November/December 2025) will be the last version running on Java 8.
  • Starting with Release 5 (planned for January 2026), cimoio will run exclusively on Java 21.
  • The first release based on Java 21 will remain compatible with the last Java 8 version, ensuring a smooth transition.

What does this mean for our cimoio customers?

  • Hosting at STL GmbH: If you are using our hosting solution, we will handle the migration to Java 21 in the background – no action required on your side.
  • Self-hosting: Customers operating cimoio on their own should coordinate the Java migration early on with their IT department and our team.

What STL provides for migrating your release to Java 21

  • Setup of a modern development environment based on Java 21

  • Review and adjustment of all system components for compatibility

  • Replacement of outdated, no longer supported functions with current solutions

  • Ensuring that all Java libraries used are compatible with each other and with Java 21

  • Enhancement of our build processes to ensure cimoio can be reliably built, tested, and delivered with Java 21

  • Development of a concept for updating runtime environments for both hosting customers and self-hosted systems

By when should the migration be completed?

We recommend that all customers switch to a release with Java 21 no later than December 2026. This ensures that your cimoio Learning Management System remains secure and future-ready.

Contact us!

For the migration, please contact your project representatives, send us an email at info [at] stl-software.de, or reach out to us centrally via our contact page.

cimoio – Product lines of an LMS

May 22, 2025 | Current affairs

📢 cimoio – LMS gets product lines!

Our Learning Management System (LMS) cimoio offers tailored solutions for various industries and requirements — from compact LMS solutions for small businesses to specialized systems for the aviation and industrial sectors.

STL GmbH brings over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing powerful tools for training and event management. And now, we’re proud to introduce:
cimoio – Product Lines of an LMS:

Whether it’s cimoio compact, cimoio certify, cimoio aero, cimoio academy, cimoio industry, or cimoio custom – each product line is designed to meet your specific needs and optimize your processes.

Let’s find the perfect solution for your organization together! 💡✨

 

cimoio compact

cimoio compact is the base version of all cimoio LMS product lines, making it the perfect compact LMS solution.

Whether you’re transitioning from MS Excel for training management or a small to medium-sized business looking to digitalize and automate your growing training activities — cimoio compact is a ready-to-use, streamlined Learning Management System (LMS) for both training and learning management.

It covers all processes for managing your training activities for your HR or L&D team, while also providing a highly professional solution for delivering your learning content.

Learn more about cimoio compact

cimoio certify

Our product line cimoio certify is primarily used by companies where documenting training activities and certifications is essential.

With cimoio certify, you can not only manage your training processes but also meet regulatory requirements for documenting your training activities. This may be necessary to comply with legal regulations such as data protection, compliance, or occupational safety. It also supports industry-specific topics such as anti-money laundering, IDD training, and more.

cimoio certify is the perfect solution for these needs: one of cimoio’s core competencies is the professional management of qualifications. With over 20 years of experience in this area, we have developed both the expertise and the software to support it. cimoio certify offers a flexible and secure functional implementation, along with comprehensive documentation of all activities and results.

Learn more about cimoio certify

cimoio aero

cimoio aero is the cimoio product line tailored for the aerospace industry.

In aviation, proof of completed training is mandatory. This documentation is used to determine which employees are authorized to perform specific tasks. To support this, aviation companies use authorization management within cimoio.

But that’s not all: the way trainings are delivered, the content itself, and even the feedback processes are strictly regulated.

That’s why cimoio aero places a strong emphasis on our advanced qualification management – it’s put to the test like nowhere else!

Learn more about cimoio aero

cimoio academy

cimoio academy is the product line designed for internal academies, such as corporate learning and development departments, as well as academies that offer their training programs on the open market.

cimoio academy is fully focused on the efficient handling of training management. This includes operational tasks such as managing, planning, and procuring both internal and external resources — from your own training rooms to rented facilities. It also covers the management of internal trainers and their qualifications, as well as external experts, including their agreed rates for training services.

With cimoio academy, you get all of this in one system, including the communication processes needed to efficiently and transparently integrate external providers into your training operations.

Learn more about cimoio academy

cimoio industry

cimoio industry is the product line tailored for industrial companies. It allows you to present your portfolio of trainings — such as product training — to the open market, while also streamlining the administrative processes of your training department.

cimoio industry enables you to efficiently manage both internal and external resources. Additionally, it leverages our experience in integrating surrounding IT systems — whether it’s employee data, customer information, billing details, or communication software. Naturally, we also ensure full compliance with GDPR regulations.

With cimoio industry, you can manage end-to-end processes for product training. We also ensure seamless data flows across your entire IT landscape, enhancing the learning experience for both your customers and your employees.

Learn more about cimoio industry

cimoio custom

cimoio custom is the product line designed for special requirements. It often focuses more on event management than on training management.

If you’re looking for software to manage your unique event formats, our experience combined with training management features makes cimoio custom an exceptionally flexible solution. We support clubs organizing excursion events with cimoio, insurance companies planning incentive events for their sales teams using cimoio custom, and businesses inviting experts who handle both professional meetings and travel management through cimoio custom.

Contact us to discuss your specific needs for a customized solution with cimoio custom.

Learn more about cimoio custom

Contact us!

If you would like to discuss the topics of our webinars or training sessions with us, please send us an email or use our contact form.We also look forward to your feedback on our webinars and training sessions if you attended! Let us know!