Sun's 2006 fiscal first quarter results released this week reveal an increase in revenue and a narrower loss [15377]. In other Sun News, Solaris Secure Execution is expected to offer automatic verification, Mark Thacker explains in the final installment of his interview with System News [15312]. Two new Sun Grid Utility services have been announced [15388] along with IBM's BladeCenter servers support for the SolarisTM Operating System (Solaris OS) [15376].

Sun's most patented employee is Mark Tremblay, who recently earned his 100th one [15342]. Features also covers the campaign for Digital Rights Management [15375] and Sun's method in identifying the best suppliers in the marketplace [15321].

The upcoming SunTM Studio 11 already is setting benchmark records [15347] and the Solaris 10 OS has surpassed three million registered licenses [15348].

Information in the Sun Java section details the 2005Q4 Java Enterprise System [15278], Sun JavaTM Availability Suite with SunTM Cluster Geographic Edition [15393], Sun JavaTM System Access Manager 7 [15369], Sun JavaTM Studio Enterprise 8 [15368], Sun JavaTM System Identity Manager Service Provider Edition 1.0 [15370] and the SunTM RFID Industry Solution for Physical Asset Tracking [15344].

Are IT standards a help or hindrance? [15371] Find out where to get the answer in the Sun and Standards section.

Fast Infoset [15378] and web services [15245] along with SOA are explored in the Developers section, which also hosts an article on JAXP 1.3 [15285] and configuring Sun JavaTM Studio Enterprise 8 to deploy portal providers and portlets [15323].

The Partner section has updates on Sun's relationships with Alcatel [15346], Computer Associates, Inc. [15343], Wyse Technology [15391]and InstaColl [15324].

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Eco-responsibility and high performance computing (HPC) headline this week's edition with the eco-responsible Niagara chip being formerly introduced as the UltraSPARCR T1 with release set for this year [15441]. Sun Chairman and CEO Scott McNealy shared his thoughts on the upcoming UltraSPARC T1 [15447]. A new "TeraFLOP to Go" program and early access to the upcoming Sun HPC ClusterToolsTM 6 software [15450] also were announced. Sun has opened a new Sun Solution Center for HPC in Oregon [15425] and will be building Japan's largest supercomputer for the Tokyo Institute of Technology [15448].

The company's focus on designing for the environment [15445] is the topic of two feature articles - one of which examines the new x64 server line [15402]. Additionally, Sun has joined with the EPA in launching a series of high-level conferences focusing on eco-responsibility [15440].

A Sun JavaTM Web Infrastructure Suite promotion for Sun FireTM x64 servers [15286] tops the Entry Level Servers section, which also includes information on the Sun FireTM V40z server with the new AMD Opteron Model 854 [15281] and why Sun FireTM X4200 servers have been chosen to replace over 20 Intel servers [15418].

In JavaTM Technology, developers are challenged to crack Mustang's new Java verifier [15383] and the deadline for the 2006 JavaOneSM Conference Call for Papers is almost here [15404].

Developers are invited to compete for Sun UltraTM 20 Workstations [15426]. Also learn about building web-service clients in the Sun JavaTM Studio Enterprise [15438], the new system tray functionality in Mustang [15424] and using Adventure Builder for mutual authentication in web services [15379].

Education users have free Sun development tools available to them [15381]. Find out why Western Michigan University [15271] and the University of Delaware [15380] are choosing Sun technologies.

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Sun releases the Solaris Enterprise System, offering free access to the Sun JavaTM Enterprise System, N1TM Management software and multiple Sun developer tools bundled with the SolarisTM 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) with PostgreSQL open-source database [15519]. Also in Sun News, eBay selects Sun FireTM x64 (x86, 64-bit) servers and Sun StorEdgeTM systems to bolster its search environment [15520]; Latin America is embracing the Solaris 10 OS [15492]; and two Sun customers make the 2005 InfoWorld 100 Awards list [15521].

Sun Executive VP of the Software Group John Loiacono discusses the next release of the Solaris OS [15493] in the Features section that also includes a summary of Sun Executive VP and CTO Greg Papadopoulos' recent weblog on microsystems and microprocessors [15518].

RoHS-compliant hardware releases include the new SunTM Quad GigaSwift PCI-X Adapter [15509], Sun PCI-E Dual GigaEthernet [15510] and Sun Type 7 keyboard and optical scroll mouse [15501].

The technology preview release 11/05 of the Sun JavaTM Studio Enterprise is available for download [15465] as is the Sun JavaTM Studio Creator 2004Q2 Update 9 [15451]. An article reviews the Query Editor in Java Studio Creator 2 [15495], and if you have any further queries regarding the Java Studio Creator 2, now is the time to Ask the Experts [15496].

The Sun FireTM E25K and Sun FireTM E6900 servers have set new world record benchmarks [15527]. And, learn more about the Sun FireTM T2000 server with CoolThreadsTM technology [15515].

In the SysAdmin's Section, a new BigAdminSM page provides a System Administration Guide to SolarisTM Containers [15491]. A recent article explains the benefits of an SOA registry-repository [15487], while another discusses the variety of means available to backup zone configurations and data on systems [15490].

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This week's Sun News covers the company's announcement to facilitate interoperability between JavaTM technology and .NET [15400]; a look at Gartner, Inc.'s September 2005 vendor rating of Sun [15395]; the SunTM Grid signs on over a million CPU hours for Virtual Compute Corporation [15421]; the new Sun MicrosystemsSM Global Financial Services [15420]; and top Sun technologists and outside experts form a technology advisory board for Sun [15398].

Highlights of the 2005 StorageTek FORUM [15399] and the announced Sun StorageTekTM T10000 tape drive [15413] begin the Storage section. Sun's release of 146 GB 15K Hard Disk Drives [15414] and Sun StorEdgeTM 9900 HiCommand Replication Monitor 4.2 [15415] are also included.

Some of the latest training programs offered by Sun include the SolarisTM 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) Career Accelerator Packages [15417]; a course on Solaris OS administration for experienced HP-UX and Tru64 administrators[15372]; Sun JavaTM Studio Enterprise 8 tutorials [15374] and more.

In the Service section, learn what key management strategies drive successful outsourcing relationships [15401].

For SysAdmins, learn how to protect the value of IT investments over time [15384], build identity-enabled web services [15322] and continuously available, low-latency systems using open system hardware and software [15396]. Find out where to get your questions answered about the Sun JavaTM Enterprise System [15390] and download the latest USB Driver Development Kit for Solaris 10 OS users [15331].

FOSS articles include OpenSolaris' release of the Sun JavaTM Desktop System [15373]; Max Bruning's comparison of Solaris, Linux and FreeBSD kernels [15416]; and the formation of an open source storage management group [15387].

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Worldwide availability and deployment of the Java CardTM platform running on contactless smart cards [15452] was recently announced by Sun, who along with GlobalPlatform anticipate their compatible specifications will fuel the next generation of Java Card development [15489]. U.S. consumers' identity theft concerns are driving them to secure online retailers and banks [15483]. Thailand's second largest commercial bank is now running on Sun technologies [15459].

Sun's Network Computing 05Q4 event is set for December 6 [15479]. And, hundreds of organizations adopted Sun technologies during Sun's 2006 fiscal first quarter. Find out who [15392].

Download free SunTM Studio 11 [15455]. A new SolarisTM 10 patch policy begins November 29 [15439]. General availability for the Solaris 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 is coming next year [15458]. A new pre-packaged security bundle is comprised of PortWise 4.0, Solaris 10 OS and Sun FireTM servers [15486].

Two Sun BluePrintsTM online articles offer a guide on virtualization and containment technologies [15385] and information on scheduler policies for job prioritization in the N1TM Grid Engine 6 System [15386].

In Healthcare, read about the new SunTM RFID Industry Solution for Drug Authentication [15446] and learn how Sun is helping bridge healthcare's digital divide [15397].

Sun's recent contribution of new technologies to OpenSolaris [15463] tops the FOSS section, which also includes specific information on the release of SolarisTM Zettabyte File System [15460]. IBM and Sun executives are joining to promote OpenDocument as Microsoft submits its Open Office XML document format technology to the International Standards Organization [15442].

Finally in Partners, Sun joins Echoworx and Lucent Technologies to offer email security as a service [15456]. Luxtera Inc. has been selected as a Sun technology partner to develop DWDM optical interconnects [15443]. China gaming firm SeaSky NetJoy has Sun and Pacific Internet's support in launching a first cross-channel, multi-player game platform [15449].

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