GemStone Endorses Sun Microsystems' Forte for Java Portal; GemStone to Provide B2B Platform Products at Forte for Java Portal.

Business Editors, High-Tech Writers

JavaOne 2000

BEAVERTON, Ore. and SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000

GemStone Systems, Inc. today announced its general support of several initiatives and a new model of software development introduced by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

These initiatives are geared to streamlining the development and integration of dot-com applications. By supporting the Forte(TM) for Java(TM) Portal, GemStone demonstrates its commitment to expanding innovation in the Java technology development community. Earlier this year, GemStone began sharing its huge investment in developing best practices for building scalable e-business applications based on Java(TM)2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE(TM)) specifications. GemStone opened its doors to decades of experience in building distributed, enterprise-class applications. Part of this knowledge base includes the source code to FoodSmart(TM), a commercial-grade e-commerce application built on J2EE standards.

"GemStone and Sun's Forte Tools Group are working together to provide a superior develop-to-deploy environment for our customers -- enabling them to build complex scalable Java applications and get it right the first time," explained Ken Irinaga, President and CEO of GemStone Systems, Inc. "GemStone/J's new Version 4.0 product release makes extensive use of J2EE technology and standards to provide the powerful platform solutions that B2B companies require. Through tight integration with the Forte for Java IDE, our customers can be confident that their applications will stand up to the intense requirements of digital exchanges."

GemStone is working with Sun to make available interoperable, cross-platform tools, components and services that address every aspect of the analysis, development and deployment cycle via the Forte for Java Portal. This portal is a virtual neighborhood where Java technology developers can share products, components and ideas. As a Forte for Java licensee, GemStone will contribute additional developments in Enterprise JavaBeans(TM) architecture as well as performance and tuning advancements.

"We're delighted to have GemStone's participation in this vibrant Java technology neighborhood," said David Taber, Director of Business Development, Forte Tools, Sun Microsystems. "GemStone's contributions will help us achieve our goal of providing a site populated with compatible products and modules that can be used to complete the entire development lifecycle."

About GemStone Systems, Inc.

GemStone Systems, Inc., the B2B software infrastructure technology leader, has today's platform for tomorrow's Business-to-Business applications and sites. GemStone's Java Success technology initiative provides e-businesses with faster time-to-market and enhanced competitive advantage for their Internet marketplaces. The GemStone e-business software solution incorporates industry standards in the most advanced, integrated architecture of any product in its class. Today, customers are using GemStone's Extreme Clustering(TM) technology to deploy production B2B environments in all walks of the dot-com world. GemStone's Java technology-based platforms are customer-tested and proven scalable, secure, adaptable, and reliable.

Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, GemStone distributes and services its products worldwide through offices in the United States, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland, as well as through a network of distributors. For detailed product and company information, please visit www.gemstone.com.

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