Alcatel and Sun Microsystems Bolster Support for Internet Appliance Market.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. and CUPERTINO, Calif--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 1998--Alcatel (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ALA) and Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. (Nasdaq:SUNW SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc (former stock symbol; now JAVA) SUNW Stanford University Network Workstation (Sun Microsystems, Inc) ) today announced that they intend to work together to advance the hardware and software platforms for consumer Internet appliances. The association between the companies is built on their mutual desire to stimulate the market for Internet appliances and the developers creating applications for them. Sun intends to support Alcatel as they bring their Internet screenphone to market. Alcatel's Internet screenphone is a compact telephone with built-in Internet access See how to access the Internet. , which combines a keypad, a color touch screen and a smart card reader. It is a customized implementation of a full suite of Java technologies based on JavaOS(TM) for Consumers(TM). The product provides complete support for the PersonalJava(TM) API, as well as an integrated Java(TM) browser with support for the JavaScript technology. Alcatel provides expertise in voice and data communication systems, global system integration and network based applications. Alcatel's expertise combined with Sun's leading edge embedded device software and Java technology will result in a new breed of devices that enable the consumer to utilize the power of the network without a personal computer. The Alcatel Internet screenphone utilizes JavaOS(TM) for Consumers(TM) that provides a natural platform for consumer appliances such as screenphones. The Alcatel Internet screenphone will also support the JavaScript technology. JavaScript is a widely adopted object based scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an that brings more interactivity to web content. Sun is currently working with Alcatel to insure that the best integration of JavaScript in a Java web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. is delivered for consumer applications. "Sun and Alcatel's commitment will have a significant impact in the world of advanced consumer electronic products," said Paul-Henri Ferrand, General Manager of Alcatel's Internet Terminals activities. "Our intention is to bring value to end users by making their life easier. With the Alcatel screenphone, access to Internet and Internet services has never been easier, more immediate and more intuitive. We are on the verge On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning) is a play written by Eric Overmyer. It makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955. of a revolution in the way people communicate." "Alcatel is one of the first companies moving toward the shipment of their inventive product using Java technologies; we applaud them for their innovation and support them in their success," said Jean-Pierre Baudouin, Group Manager, Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Software, Sun Microsystem's Consumer. Both Alcatel and Sun participate in the Internet screenphone Reference Forum (ISRF ISRF Internet Screenphone Reference Forum ISRF International Sugar Research Foundation ISRF International Special Committee on Radio Interface ). This forum was formed to define worldwide Internet screenphone standards. The ISRF has recently selected the PersonalJava platform as the standard software architecture for screenphones. Alcatel's Internet screenphone is an award-winning compact telephone with built in Internet access, which combines a keypad, a color VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. screen, a touch screen and a smart card reader. It provides easy and affordable access to the Internet as well as advanced telephone services. It facilitates short transactions and frequent consultations of Internet content, as well as email and voice communications. About Alcatel A world leader in telecommunications systems and equipment, as well as related cables and components activities, Alcatel operates in over 130 countries. Alcatel provides complete solutions and services to operators, service providers, enterprises and consumers, ranging from backbone networks to user terminals. For further information, please visit Alcatel on Internet: www.alcatel.com. About Sun Microsystems Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is The Computer(TM)," has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc., (Nasdaq:SUNW), to its position as a leading provider of high quality hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide Intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than 10 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://www.sun.com. |
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