diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 725e849d9a..87f46d4a11 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -125,8 +125,8 @@ subprojects {
 	apply plugin: 'java'	
 	apply plugin: 'eclipse'
 	
-	sourceCompatibility = 1.6
-    targetCompatibility = 1.6
+	sourceCompatibility = 1.7
+    targetCompatibility = 1.7
 
     ext {	
     	explodedDepsDir = 'explodedDeps'