Wireless Industry Specifies Java(TM) Technology for Next Generation Wireless Interactive Services
Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Research In Motion, Sony, NEC, Matsushita/Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Symbian,
SmarTone, Far EasTone, Telefonica, Nextel And One 2 One Among Companies Beginning to Ship Wireless Handsets and
Services Based on Java Technology
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivering Java(TM) technologies for the wireless market, Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW - news)
and its wireless industry partners today announced the shipment of the Mobile Information Device (MID) profile enabling the creation of next generation,
personalized, interactive services for wireless devices.
Based on the Java(TM) 2 Platform Micro Edition J2ME(TM), the MID profile dramatically enhances the overall consumer experience by enabling dynamic,
personalized interactive services for wireless devices. Created by more than twenty companies through the Java Community Process(SM) (JCP), the availability
of the MID profile demonstrates how the wireless industry can collaborate to develop open, standards-based technologies that will enable practical and
entertaining mobile interactive services. The MID profile is available for immediate download from java.sun.com
Companies that are developing or deploying Java technology based wireless services and products for near term delivery include Motorola, Nokia, Siemens,
Research In Motion, Sony, NEC, Matsushita/Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Symbian, SmarTone, Far EasTone, Telefonica, Nextel and One 2 One.
``Leveraging Java technology, wireless device manufacturers, operators and content creators can develop highly differentiated products and services by providing
dynamic, personalized, interactive content that can be offered to consumers at any time,'' said Patricia C. Sueltz, executive vice president, Sun's Software
Systems Group. ``The completion of the MID profile specification for Java technology in wireless advances the capabilities for wireless application development
and network connectivity to a new level of sophistication and dramatically illustrates how the Java Community Process balances cross-industry cooperation with
speed to market. We are gratified that such a large list of wireless industry players have selected Java technology as the foundation upon which they build their
next generation personalized, interactive services.''
For consumers, Java technology enabled interactive services are the next step beyond today's text-based static content. Java software enhances the user
experience by supporting easy-to-use, graphical, interactive services for wireless devices. Examples include:
-- Dynamically-generated, personalized stock quotes that can display
graphs and give purchase and/or sell alerts for specific stocks
utilizing the wireless network efficiently.
-- Real-time, location-specific weather reports that display periodic
forecast updates.
-- Real time, location specific traffic reports that update local traffic
conditions and supply alternate highway routes depending on traffic
delays and accidents.
-- Games that can downloaded and played offline by individual users
achieving cost effective use of the wireless network.
The MID profile for the wireless platform was developed by an expert group utilizing the Java Community Process. Companies involved in the development of
the wireless profile include: America Online, DDI, Ericsson, Espial Group, Inc., Fujitsu, Hitachi, J-Phone Tokyo Co., Matsushita (Panasonic), Mitsubishi,
Motorola, NEC, Nokia, NTT DoCoMo, Palm Computing, Research In Motion (RIM), Samsung, Sharp Labs, Siemens, Sony, Sun Microsystems, Symbian and
Telecordia.
About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- The Network Is The Computer(TM) -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc., to its position as a leading provider
of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that power the Internet and allow companies worldwide to dot-com their businesses. With $15.7 billion in
annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 170 countries and on the World Wide Web at sun.com .
NOTE: Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, Java Community Process, ``The Network Is The Computer'' are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
QUOTE ADDENDUM
Motorola
``The release of the MID profile specification for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) marks an important milestone in the evolution of Java technology,''
said Anne-Marie Larkin, vice president of the Wireless Software Applications and Services group at Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector. ``The MIDP
specification enables software developers to write applications for wireless devices, lets operators share those applications across their networks, and will drive
the success of the wireless Internet.''
For more information, contact Laurie Mills, 512-895-8815, laurie.mills@motorola.com.
Nokia
``The Java programming environment is a good fit with our vision of the Mobile Information Society and introduces a new dimension to the mobile phone user
experience. For example, users will be able to retrieve Java based applications over the mobile network using WAP and execute them on the mobile device. As a
programming language primarily designed for easy network use and widely supported in the industry, Java technology is also a natural choice for Nokia and the
whole wireless industry. We welcome Sun Microsystems' activity in the mobile arena and in the delivery of the MID profile. We are also very happy to see that
all major mobile phone manufacturers are supporting Java technology and including it in their future plans,'' said Soren Jenry Petersen, Vice President, Strategy
and Business Development, Nokia Mobile Phones.
For more information, contact Pekka Isosomppi, 415-447-4264, pekka.isosomppi@nokia.com or Cherie Gary, 972-894-6146, cherie.gary@nokia.com
Siemens
Georges Boulloy, Vice President, Product Marketing Siemens, Communications Devices said, ``We want to ensure that Siemens is at the forefront of this next
crucial stage in the mobile revolution. The Java platform is already one of the most accepted Internet technologies, therefore Java technology enabled Siemens
mobile phones will build a mobile world of unlimited opportunities for users, developers and operators.''
For more information, contact Georg Wolf, +49-89-722-32431, georg.wolf@mch.siemens.de.
Far EasTone
``Far EasTone is excited by the opportunity to work with Sun in deploying Java Technology to wireless devices,'' said Joseph O'Konek, president of Far
EasTone. ``We were a pioneer in offering a Java technology based SIM card in Taiwan. We look forward to having devices with easy to use interfaces which
will open the doors to an explosion of useful and fun, interactive applications and services that will delight our customers.''
For more information, contact Yvonne Lan, 886-287935662, ylan@fareastone.com.tw or Pauline Tsai, 886-287935015, altsai@fareastone.com.tw/
One 2 One
``One 2 One chose to work with Sun to develop a Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) technology based solution because of the flexibility that it allows us to work with
a variety of developers and manufacturers,'' said Craig Tillotson, One 2 One Strategic Development Director. ``In today's fast-paced, Internet driven society, a
Java technology based solution provides us with a competitive edge, allowing us to rapidly and cost-effectively deploy new wireless services to consumers.''
For more information, contact Jay Saw, +44-7961194951, jay.saw@one2one.co.uk.
Telefonica
``our collaboration in MID profile development will allow us to ensure its compatibility with current GSM/GPRS and future UMTS service platform. We expect
to differentiate our offer to the market by leading the delivery of advanced services to our customers, both consumers and corporate users,'' said Miguel
Menchen, General Manager of Telefonica Moviles, ``Java technology enabled terminals will be combined with innovative wireless services provided by our
WirelessISP, so and increasing number of content providers will have new capabilities to personalize, locate, secure and bill their services.''
For more information, contact Javier Garcia, +34-630004607, garcia_jav@tsm.es.
SmarTone
``Being Hong Kong's leading mobile multimedia provider, SmarTone is delighted to collaborate with Sun Microsystems to pioneer the development of Java
technology based interactive wireless services for GSM network in Asia. We strongly believe the collaboration will enable our customers to enjoy extremely rich
and sophisticated interactive content on their Java(TM) technology enabled mobile phones over our speedy and quality wireless network,'' said Stephen Chau,
SmarTone's Chief Technology Officer.
For more information, contact Anita Tsui, 852-259-43770, anita_tsui@hksmartone.com.
NEC Corporation
``NEC has a plan to deploy MIDP-based devices for overseas markets in the future,'' said Ben Nakamura, Associate Senior Vice President and Executive
General Manager, Mobile Terminals Operations Unit, NEC Networks, NEC Corporation.
For more information, contact Hideaki Nakataka, +81-45-932-1114, nakataka@mcd.yh.nec.co.jp
SOURCE: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
biz.yahoo.com |
