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3 Feb 2003
#8927
Version 1.4 of Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition Due Soon
New Version Will Support WS-I "Basic Profile" Specification

To further its goal of making the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) version 1.4 the standard for Java technology Web Services development and interoperability, Sun has included full support for the "Basic Profiles" specification proposed by the Web Services Interoperability Organization (WS-I). Support continues for such Web Services standards as WSDL, SOAP, ebXML and UDDI, making the J2EE platform both the data model and programming model developers require for building end-to-end applications.
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3 Feb 2003
#8912
Uniting Sun's Partner Programs into One
Expanding the Portfolio of Customer Solutions on Sun Platform

Sun has combined its Sun Developer Connection Partner Program into its iForce Partner Program, uniting the programs under one banner. This enhanced partner program will help drive increased multi-company collaboration to expand the portfolio of customer solutions available on Sun's network computing infrastructure platform.
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3 Feb 2003
#8915
Expanding Scope of SunTone Initiative
For Datacenter Services

The SunTone Initiative is introducing a new SunTone Service Delivery Specification, consulting services, Reference Architectures and certification to enterprises. The SunTone Certified brand enables customers to identify high quality service offerings and deploy them with confidence. Some of the first companies to achieve SunTone Certification for their datacenter services are Hershey Foods Corporation and Siemens Business Services.
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3 Feb 2003
#8916
SunTone Service Delivery Specification 2.0 Now Available
Improves Bottom Line for Sprint, Interxion, FusionStorm/StormWatch, Colt

The SunTone Service Delivery Specification 2.0 is now available to both service providers and enterprises. The enhanced specification is a benchmark to measure open, available, reliable and secure networked service delivery and management that includes a best practices guide for assessing service architecture, integration processes and testing procedures, as well as management procedures and policy requirements. The new specification is now available for both enterprises and service providers.
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5 Feb 2003
#8937
Sun's Statement Regarding Court's Motion to Stay
Injunctions on Hold Until Appeal Process

On February 3, 2003, the appellate court granted Microsoft's request for a stay pending appeal in the copyright infringement and Java-Must-Carry motions for preliminary injunction that the U.S. District Court decided on December 23, 2002. Therefore, the injunctions will not go into effect until they are upheld on appeal.
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3 Feb 2003
#8942
Sun and Aether Expand Sales, Marketing and Engineering Efforts
Mobile Applications for Emergency First Responders and Others

Sun and Aether Systems will work together on joint solutions built on open standards using the Sun Open Net Environment (Sun ONE) and Aether's Fusion for scalability and availability. They will work together to market joint solutions for large field forces in enterprises and government agencies that perform functions such as maintenance and service, distribution and delivery, public safety and healthcare.
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3 Feb 2003
#8947
Sun Extends Solaris OE to Support SPARC, x86 Servers
Move Ensures Customer Continuity, Support for UNIX System

With the introduction of its Solaris 9 x86 Operating Environment (Solaris OE), Sun has moved to guarantee customer continuity and global support for the UNIX operating system on the entire SPARC and x86 line, as well as on third-party x86 systems.
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3 Feb 2003
#8928
U.S. Department of Transportation Uses iForce Solution for TranStats
Web Portal Offers Databases with Transportation-related Content

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched TranStats, a Web portal used by its Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) to present detailed analysis of more than 100 databases containing transportation-related content. TranStats was developed using the iForce solution for Economical Data Management, which is based on the Enterprise Data Warehouse Reference Architecture jointly developed by Sun and Sybase Inc.
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3 Feb 2003
#8929
Centre of Excellence in Integrated NanoTools
To Be Established in Canada

Sun, the University of Alberta and the Government of Alberta are working together to establish a Centre of Excellence in Integrated NanoTools. The center will provide researchers with a nanotechnology design infrastructure to develop microchips, microsystems and nanodevices.
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    3 Feb 2003
    #8939
    Sun Servers, Open Source Run Biomolecular Database
    Blueprint Initiative Research Program in Toronto

    The Blueprint Initiative research program at Mount Sinai Hospital's (MSH) Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute in Toronto has acquired more than $5 million in Sun hardware, software and storage for the Biomolecular Interaction Network Database (bind.ca). The database is a growing repository of data and research of molecular interactions and reactions in the human organism and other organisms.
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