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IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition

IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition is a modernization offering for Java runtimes, operations and architecture. It focuses on consolidating existing application runtimes onto a single cloud-native runtime, and uses WebSphere Liberty for new containerized applications on Kubernetes. IBM relates it to WebSphere Automation, WebSphere Application Server, Cloud Pak for Applications and Cloud Pak for Business Automation.

IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition is an IBM product filed under Application Server Software. Lifecycle: versioned, 2 versions listed, latest 5.1.x (18 Feb 2022).

Source: IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition, retrieved 15 Oct 2026

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Release and support dates as published by IBM; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-14.

IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition 2 versions
VersionReleasedEnd of standard supportEnd of extended supportSource
5.1.xContinuous Delivery––[1][8]

Lifecycle Policy

  • Continuous Delivery. IBM provides support for at least two years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least one further year for an extra charge. [6]
Sources 2
  1. IBM Product Lifecycle List (CSV) retrieved 2026-10-13
  2. IBM software support lifecycle policies retrieved 2026-10-14

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