News re Sun/Java
Burnt Sand Solutions Awarded Sun Microsystems Authorized Java Center Service
Location
VANCOUVER, BC, May 12 /CNW/ - Burnt Sand Solutions Inc. today announced
that it has been named one of Canada's first Sun Microsystems Authorized Java
Center(SM) service locations.
This facility will aid corporations in developing enterprise applications
based on Sun's Java(TM) platform. This latest addition to Sun's Authorized
Java Center program will allow companies to take advantage of Burnt Sand's
integration and consulting services, as well as their experience in developing
enterprise mission critical Java technology-based solutions. The Burnt Sand
Authorized Java Center service location will be staffed by trained personnel
experienced with the Java platform and certified by Sun who can advise
customers on the best way to use Java technology for maximum benefit. Sun's
Authorized Java Center program provides a clear and flexible path that brings
the benefits of Java technology directly to companies through a wide range of
services from Sun and third party business alliances.
''Burnt Sand is focused on the delivery of innovative Web-based
technology solutions for the Java platform that solve today's business
problems,'' noted Everett Anstey, President of Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc.
''The experience that Burnt Sand can offer in the areas of electronic commerce
and knowledge management, as well as their ability to architect enterprise
infrastructures, will help organizations move into the Net Economy.''
''Burnt Sand's commitment to innovative and leading edge technologies is
exemplified in today's announcement,'' stated Jim Yeates, CEO and Chairman of
Burnt Sand Solutions. ''We are committed to working with companies that share
our vision of the Net Economy, and Sun is the leader in this regard. The
Authorized Java Center will provide a foundation to allow us to work with
customers in building solutions in a cost-effective manner that help them
achieve a competitive advantage.''
About Authorized Java Centers
Authorized Java Center service locations are run by third-party business
allies and are authorized by Sun. Authorized Java Center service locations
offer expertise in developing 100% Pure Java(TM) applications. These
applications meet Sun's certification standards, distributed object
technologies and heterogeneous IT environments for customers interested in
deploying Java technology solutions across the enterprise, or small business.
For more information on a center, please visit the Java Center Web site at
www.sun.com/java/javacenters.
About Burnt Sand Solutions Inc.
Burnt Sand Solutions Inc. is a leading new breed of management consulting
and systems integration firm. The company helps its clients achieve their
competitive advantage through the delivery of high quality professional
services and the deployment of technology-enabled strategic business solutions
such as Customer Relationship Management, E-Commerce, Knowledge Management
Solutions, Energy Marketing and E-Trading, Data Warehousing and Business
Intelligence Solutions. These integrated solutions utilize leading
technologies that are generally Web-based or Web-enabled. Burnt Sand partners
with clients in three core disciplines: Burnt Sand Strategies helps clients
develop breakthrough business models and processes through business strategy
consulting and needs analysis. Burnt Sand Professional Services provides
expert application design, development and project implementation services to
help clients build and deploy solutions that create competitive advantage.
Burnt Sand Solutions Integration delivers complete solutions in the practices
of enterprise-wide Customer Relationship Management Solutions and Net
Solutions including network architecting, security and systems engineering
services for complex network applications. Burnt Sand has five offices and
approximately 120 employees throughout Canada and the United States. For more
information visit our Web site at www.burntsand.com.
Sun, Sun Microsystems, Java, and 100% Pure Java are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
countries. Java Center is a service mark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
For further information: Jim Yeates, Chairman and CEO, Burnt Sand
Solutions Inc., (604) 608-6407, jyeates@burntsand.com; Paul Bertin,
President, Burnt Sand Solutions Inc., (416) 753-7202,
pbertin@burntsand.com |
