http://www.sun.com/jini

Sun announced the availability of Jini connection technology and the groundswell of support from major industry partners ranging from consumer electronics manufacturers to software vendors to service providers. Jini technology creates an entirely new means of accessing the network, and in turn opens the doors to a new realm of information, services and products. Jini technology provides a simple yet powerful solution for the enterprise and consumer markets that enables instant connectivity of devices to the network. A prestigious federation of companies joining Sun in the adoption of Jini technology is expected to release Jini technology-enabled products beginning later this year, and is actively contributing to the evolution of this break-away technology that allows for breakthrough innovation.

Jini technology enables any device to participate in a network regardless of the underlying software or hardware. Serving as a constitution for network devices, Jini technology sets up basic rules for how to connect to the network, share information, and interact - while remaining transparent to the user. Because Jini technology is platform-independent, devices are no longer limited by specific brands of software, processors, device drivers or traditional networking protocols.

Examples of Jini

Office peripherals: Jini technology-enabled laptops, printers, disk drives and other devices can connect to ever-changing locations and services in corporate networks.

Consumer connectivity: Users can simply connect any device to any network service - such as downloading a movie to a set-top box and using a storage service on the network to store it before viewing at their convenience.

New opportunities for developers and service providers: Jini technology enables the creation and deployment of new products and services for these new markets. For example, a media outlet can provide a service that allows for delivery of a customized newspaper to the customer's home printer.

New business opportunities for device manufacturers: Due to the expanded capabilities made possible by Jini technology, a new breed of products will be developed. For example, a networked washing machine will be able to detect and solve problems before the user is ever affected. [...read more...]

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