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To: Goldbug Guru who wrote (13980)	1/26/1999 3:04:00 AM
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Sun's StoreX Open Management Platform Paves the Way for Universal Connectivity With Jini Devices PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW - news) today announced that the company's open storage initiative, code named Project StoreX, will include Jini(TM) connection software to enable new discovery and management services for a range of network storage devices. Jini software, also being announced today, is designed to enable anytime, anywhere computing from a wide variety of mobile and consumer devices. When combined with Project StoreX-compliant storage applications, Jini connection software will provide new interoperability solutions for network storage access. ''Project StoreX, using Jini software will provide new capabilities in the enterprise that were previously impossible, like remote storage management from a variety of mobile devices,'' said Janpieter Scheeder, president of Sun's Network Storage. With Project StoreX, Jini software will be able to recognize and manage storage devices across the network. This capability will provide unprecedented levels of access to network storage and drive the integration of information appliances which can be easily installed and automatically configured. ''Project StoreX with Jini software will benefit the entire storage industry because it offers a powerful way to facilitate the interoperation of devices from multiple vendors,'' said Kathleen Holmgren, vice president Storage Operations, Sun's Network Storage. ''This will create huge opportunities for everyone in the industry.'' Project StoreX has already received endorsements from key supporting partners including Oracle, Veritas, StorageTek and Seagate. In addition, over 150 vendors have requested details on the development platform. Information on the early access release of Project StoreX developer kits is available on Sun's Web pages at sun.com. Support will be available through the Sun Developer Connection SM program, a subscription based support service for developers. 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 high quality hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than $10.5 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at sun.com. NOTE: Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Sun Developer Connection, Jini, HotJava, and The Network Is The Computer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Press announcements and other information about Sun Microsystems are available on the Internet via the World Wide Web using a tool such as Netscape Navigator or Sun's HotJava(TM). Type sun.com at the URL prompt. SOURCE: Sun Microsystems, Inc.