On November 13, 2006, Sun released its implementations of Java technology as free software under the GNU General Public License version two (GPLv2). Sun has released the code for the Java Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE platform, now called the Java SE), and for the Java Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME, now called the Java ME).
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Sun is offering new service packages and high performance computing (HPC) technologies such as the Sun Blade 8000 P modular system, which is specifically designed for high-end x64 cluster and grid computing. Other new offerings include Sun HPC Quick Start, Sun Visualization System for HPC, three new modules for the Grid Engine open source project and more.
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At the recent Supercomputing conference in Tampa, FL, over 15 ISVs announced that they will use the on-demand model provided by the Sun Grid Compute Utility so they can offer their own software as a service to their customers. Two of the ISVs at the conference who discussed how they are hosting applications on the Sun Grid Compute Utility are SPSS Inc. and SimBioSys Inc.
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Sun Microsystems India has recognized 18 Tier III cities to expand into as part of a strategic effort to grow across the country. Sun India wishes to be in closer proximity to customers outside of Tier I and II metro areas.
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In an expanded relationship between Sun and NEC, NEC will sell Sun Fire servers as part of their global HPC solutions offerings. NEC will also connect its benchmarking center at the NEC Advanced Technical Computing Center (ATCC) with the Sun Solution Center for HPC so as to offer customers and ISVs application tuning, benchmarking and staging.
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