The release of the new eXtensible Access Control Markup Language
(XACML) OASIS Open Standard for security under an open source license
has been announced by Sun Microsystems. XACML, which is a specification
for expressing policies in XML, aims to lower the cost and simplify the
deployment and development of Web Services.
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The goal of the Java Technology for the Wireless Industry (JTWI)
Expert Group, Java Specification Request (JSR) 185, is to agree on a
standard platform for Java technology-enabled mobile phones.
Members from the Expert Group made statements and testimonials in
support of the JSR 185.
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To simplify the quality assurance process and lower engineering costs,
Sun is introducing a software test suite tailored for Java
technology enabled-mobile devices. The Java technology Device Test
Suite will evaluate, validate and verify the quality of Java 2
Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) implementations on a device before
it is made commercially available.
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For customers looking to upgrade their business continuity plans, Sun
and SunGard Availability Services will offer disaster recovery and high
availability services as part of a strategic alliance. Customers can
combine Sun StorEdge Availability Suite software, the Sun
Enterprise Continuity or TruCopy technology to extend clusters and SANs
over distances.
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Technology from Sun and LocatioNet is being used by NEPs to deliver
tested and tuned mobile information applications for today's
competitive wireless market. The Mobile Location Services Reference
Architecture is built on the Sun Fire V1280 server, Sun Fire
280R server and Sun Fire V480 volume servers, and LocatioNet's LBS
Middleware, GIS Engine and Applications.
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