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Status Under review
Workspace IBM MAS - Manage (Base)
Created by Guest
Created on Jul 22, 2026

RELATED IDEAS

BIRT and Eclipse IDE

Request Type: Directive / Security Configuration Change

Priority: High (Due to Security Directive)

Problem Description:

A directive has been issued to prohibit the use of Eclipse IDE on the customer network(s). This directive is driven by federal mandates and security concerns related to perceived risks associated with the Eclipse Foundation's governance structure.

Root Cause Analysis:

The Eclipse Foundation's board of directors includes individuals identified as having affiliations with entities that are subject to U.S. federal restrictions. This perceived influence presents an unacceptable security risk on the customer network, necessitating the prohibition of Eclipse IDE.

Impact:

  • Eclipse IDE Prohibited: No user should have access to or be permitted to install/run Eclipse IDE (any version) on the customer network.
  • BIRT Report Functionality: As a direct consequence of prohibiting Eclipse IDE, there will be no method available to create or update BIRT reports. This is a critical functional limitation that must be communicated and managed.
  • Approved Alternatives: Visual Studio Code, NetBeans IDE, and Oracle JDeveloper are approved alternatives for development activities.

Effective Date: Immediate

Idea priority High
Needed By Yesterday (Let's go already!)
  • ADMIN RESPONSE
    Jul 23, 2026

    Hi,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide your ideas to IBM. This Idea is now Under Review. We truly value our relationship with you and appreciate your willingness to share details about your experience, your recommendations, and ideas. Thank you again for your feedback.

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