In a well-publicized webcast, Sun has unveiled Project JXTA as a prototype,
next-generation network computing research project that will enable
easy access to peers and resources on the rapidly emerging,
multi-dimensional, expanded web.
Sun and RealNetworks hosted a series of RealVideo webcasts at NATPE
2001 with broadcast executives, technology experts, producers, and
talent on a range of issues pertaining to the intersection of
broadcasting and technology.
To satisfy the growing need to transmit broadcast quality video and
multimedia content online via public networks and corporate LANs, Sun
and TV Files will offer content providers, ISPs, and
corporations in Europe with solutions for the distribution of broadcast
quality video and multimedia content.
Pixar Animation Studios will build its next generation Renderfarm based
on Sun's new Sun Fire 3800 midframe servers. The new Renderfarm is
expected to boost Pixar's computing power to 2.5 times its current
capabilities.
Artesia Technologies and Sun are working together to deliver a new
digital media infrastructure for WGBH, supporting the public
broadcasting station's television, radio and web programming efforts.
The world's premier system for TV weather graphics used by television
broadcast stations, convergence media operators and service providers
is now available on Sun platforms.
Sun and BBC Technologies Inc. will work together to help broadcasters,
broadband portals, and 3G wireless operators to differentiate
themselves by unlocking the potential of their content to provide high
bandwidth IP based services like video streaming, video on demand, and
MP3 downloads.
The web development community and popular web design tools churn out
dynamic .asp Web applications that have historically needed to run on
Microsoft Windows platforms. With Sun Chili!Soft ASP Software, .asp web
applications can be hosted and deployed on Solaris and Linux operating
systems and iPlanet and Apache web servers.
New release of Solstice OSI, version 9.0, as part of the migration of
the TMN product suite (OSI/CMIP/FTAM) to the Solaris 8 64-bit
Operating Environment.
Sun has announced EOL (End of life) for Solstice Network Client media
kits, user licenses, upgrade licenses, and site licenses that were not
previously discontinued.
Sun has announced plans to offer two new sound cards that should
provide unprecedented levels of audio for added multimedia capabilities
on all of its PCI-equipped Sun workstations and servers.
Building on its momentum in digital content creation markets, Sun has
announced the availability of a professional-level, 3D animation
promotional package that runs on the new Sun Blade 100 workstation and
is powered by Electric Image's new Universe 3D animation software.
The Sun StorEdge PCI Dual Fibre Channel Network Adapter+ is designed to
address customer needs for SAN, direct attach, and FC hub attach
storage solutions.
Early Access Program (EAP) members have early access to new, non-public
builds of Forte for Java, preview releases of Forte for Java modules
(from the F4J development team themselves, third parties, and the
general public), the Forte for Java APIs, patches, bugfixes, and so
on.
Scott McNealy offers his Top 10 Suggestions on how the education
community can best leverage technology while remaining cost-effective
in his article on Sun's Worldwide Education & Research web site.
Wayne State University (WSU), recently named a Sun Center of Excellence
for Administrative Systems, will become the EDU showcase for SCT
solutions running on Sun equipment.
Adoption of the portal framework initiative, uPortal, is just one
example of the advances that have occurred since the Java in
Administration Special Interest Group (JA-SIG) was formed in early
2000.
Expecting to make a significant impact within the education community,
Sun in late February shattered an industry price barrier by introducing
the Sun Blade workstation, the first ever 64-bit workstation priced
under $1,000.
Orders for Sun's Desktop/Workgroup/Storage Education Promotion will be
accepted thru Friday, June 29, 2001. This promotion includes workstations
from $795 to $9995 and servers from $16k to $37k.
To help educators efficiently build and deploy open, smart web
services, Sun is providing service-enabling technologies based on key
industry standards.
The Cisco Networking Academy Program will integrate Fundamentals
of Solaris, a UNIX operating system content module, into the Academy
curriculum beginning this fall.
Sun has announced new solutions for the booming market for Internet
data centers being built by service providers and campus IT
departments. Strengthening its leadership in those markets, Sun
recently introduced new products: Sun Cobalt CacheRaQ 4 and
Sun Cobalt RaQ XTR server appliance.
A supercomputer to be installed in spring 2001 in Aachen, Germany
illustrates why open technology offered by Sun is important for winning
government support for computing resources.
Capacity Planning for Internet Services, a new Sun BluePrint, charts a
course through the available techniques and tools, examines timescales
and return on investments for different methodologies and provides a
framework for decomposing big problems into solvable subproblems.
At the 2001 JavaOne Conference, this year's New and
Cool topic plans to provide a glimpse of some of the new 'necessities'
that Java technology is creating, extending from massive network
servers to tiny phones, and having an impact from industry to academia
and beyond.
Sun and Static 2358 have announced the launch of a broadcast platform
built utilizing Sun hardware and software to make Static's interactive
gaming channel, PlayJam, available to the majority of digital set-top
boxes in the United Kingdom.
AGENCY.COM, Ltd. presented interactive TV solutions with industry
partners Sun Microsystems, Strategy & Technology and VideoPropulsion
during the annual National Association of Broadcasters show in Las
Vegas, April 21 - 26.
Loudcloud Inc. has announced an important milestone as part of a
strategic alliance with Sun. As part of the original alliance to offer
Global 2000 companies comprehensive software infrastructure services
built on Sun's hardware and software, Loudcloud has achieved SunTone
Certification for its Outsourced Internet Operations Services offering,
and is participating in Sun's Service Provider program at the highest
level.
Strategic Concepts, Inc. has released its latest version of Strategy5.
Fulfilling SCI's promise to continually add functionality to its products,
Version 5 incorporates multiple enhancements for trucking, brokerage,
and logistics companies.
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