Enterprise Software Packaged with Netra j Puts Java Technology to Work.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 1996--Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced its intent to package the demo software solutions of leading vendors Applix, Corel and Oracle as part of Sun's Netra j server offering. In addition, OpenConnect Systems software will be packaged with all Netra j servers to ship commencing December 1996. In keeping with the Netra j server's commitment to deliver Java Computing solutions to end users, these are the first of many applications Sun intends to integrate with the Netra j server family's existing hardware/software package. "These agreements further demonstrate the reality of Java Computing and the value of the Netra j server solution," said Neil Knox, vice president and general manager of the Internet and Networking Products Group at 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. Computer Company. "We are excited that Applix, Corel, Oracle and OpenConnect Systems are investing in Java technology because their commitment attests to the value it offers to software vendors: write once, run anywhere," The combination of Sun's reliable, scalable and secure Netra j servers, zero-administration JavaStation systems and the software from Applix, Corel, Oracle, and OpenConnect Systems will enable companies to quickly and easily set up and deploy innovative business applications. These software packages provide Netra j users with office productivity programs; connectivity solutions to legacy databases; real-time, remote connectivity; and development and administration tools. Business Productivity and Application Development Software Corel Office A suite of applications for Windows from Corel that was superseded by Corel WordPerfect Suite. See WordPerfect Office. for Java includes Corel WordPerfect See WordPerfect Office and WordPerfect Corporation. for Java, Corel Quattro Pro See Quattro Pro. for Java, CorelCHART for Java, a personal information manager and a presentation application. Corel Office for Java meets the needs for portable productivity applications in the new thin client computing See thin client. environment. In addition to its client software, Corel Office for Java features a Java implementation of LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. (lightweight directory access protocol (protocol) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol - (LDAP) A protocol for accessing on-line directory services. LDAP was defined by the IETF in order to encourage adoption of X.500 directories. ) for the server-side administration of users, applications and documents. The Oracle software, a suite of Java-based business applications and an application development tool, will provide JavaStation clients and other network computer users with access to word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , spreadsheet and presentation applications as well as an application development tool for client-server, network computer, and Internet-based architectures. Oracle's software programs will be unveiled at Oracle Open World on November 4 in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . Connectivity and Communications with Legacy and Remote Systems The Applix Anyware product family is one of the first Java-based commercial applications solutions which builds and deploys interactive business applications for networked desktops. With Applix Anyware, users have the ability to connect via Java-enabled Web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
OpenConnect Systems' OpenVista demonstration software and OC://WebConnect provide secure Java-based access to legacy SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. mainframe and midrange data and applications. This means that the Netra j can provide corporate enterprises with an easy migration path to Java computing environments while preserving previous investments in IT infrastructure. Netra j: A Scalable, Reliable and Complete Server Platform Sun's Netra j servers are the first servers designed exclusively to develop, deploy and manage the full range of Java applications supported by the JavaStation product line and other popular Java-enabled clients. In keeping with the award-winning Netra server family's tradition of offering complete hardware and software to its end users, Netra j servers integrate Sun's hardware technology and an extensive software package to yield a comprehensive Java server solution. Pricing and Availability Non-binding letters of intent have been signed with Applix, Corel and Oracle to ship free demo editions of their respective software packages with the Netra j products (five configurations); Applix and Corel's software will commence shipping with the Netra j servers in December 1996 while Oracle's products will ship in 1997. OpenConnect Systems software is included in the price of the initial Netra j server package. Prices for the Netra j servers start at $7,695 (U.S. list); at the high end, a typical Netra j configuration costs just over $200,000 (U.S. list). For more information about Sun's Netra family, customers can visit Sun's Netra Web site at http://www.sun.com/netra. About Sun Microsystems With annual revenues of more than $7 billion, Sun Microsystems, Inc. provides products and services that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing See ONC. Open Network Computing - (ONC) Sun's network protocols. environments. Widely recognized as a proponent of open standards, the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California For the census-designated place, see Mountain View, Contra Costa County, California. For other places called "Mountain View", see . Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city gets its name from the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. . -0- Note to Editors: Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun Logo, Java, JavaStation, Netra and Netra j are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Sun Microsystems Computer Company Elissa Grossman, 415/786-3873 elissa.grossman@corp.sun.com or Thomas Associates, Inc. Rebecca Ritter rit·ter n. pl. ritter A knight. [German, from Middle High German riter, from Middle Dutch ridder, from r , 415/596-2700 rebecca@thomaspr.com |
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