diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 54ef786..3952077 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ publishing {
         maven(MavenPublication) {
             groupId = 'com.ibm.zosconnect'
             artifactId = 'json4j'
-            version = '2.0.0'
+            version = '2.1.0'
 
             from components.java
         }