SD Times News Roundup: Oct. 9, 2026 — OpenAI adds speed capabilities; Functionize’s new MCP server; Lower SMB pricing for Java SE Universal Subscription

This week's roundup includes news from OpenAI with new speed capabilities, Functionalize's MCP and Java SE pricing.

ImageKit Expands MCP Server Offering with Enterprise-Grade Governance, Enhanced Capabilities, and Agent Skills

ImageKit expands its MCP server offering with granular access controls, 70+ DAM tools, and Agent Skills for secure and governed AI workflows.
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Java Now Speaks Model Context Protocol

The Java SDK implementation of the Model Context Protocol gets to pre-release version 0.70, opening the way for Java to enjoy transparent interoperability with AI services. The official Java SDK is ...
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Adoption of the Model Context Protocol within the Java Ecosystem

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