JackBe Adds Key Executives to Sharpen Focus On AJAX/SOA-Based Solutions That Dramatically Improve Web-Based Enterprise Applications; Momentum Continues As Three Java Luminaries from Sun Microsystems Join JackBe.CHEVY CHASE, Maryland Chevy Chase is the name of both a town and an unincorporated Census-Designated Place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. In addition, a number of villages in the same area of Montgomery County include "Chevy Chase" in their names. -- Company Also Appoints VP of Services JackBe, the leading provider of enterprise AJAX solutions that advance the online experience, today announced a significant expansion of its management team with the addition of three renowned Java/Service Oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. Architecture (SOA (1) (Start Of Authority) The first record in a DNS zone file. See DNS records. (2) (Service Oriented Architecture) The modularization of business functions for greater flexibility and reusability. ) experts from 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. . Joining JackBe as Chief Technology Officer is John Crupi, a Sun Distinguished Engineer and former CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Sun's Enterprise Web Services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. Global Practice responsible for SOA strategy and initiatives. Deepak Alur, a Sun Principal Engineer and Sun's lead architect for implementing eBay's V3 project and other large-scale enterprise projects for key clients, joins as JackBe's VP of engineering. Dan Malks, also a Sun Principal Engineer and a leader in SOA initiatives for firms such as Sabre and AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. , assumes the role of VP of application platform. Malks was named Technology Innovator of the Year in 2005 for leading the development of technology infrastructure for Bono and U2's worldwide Vertigo tour, allowing fans to enlist en·list v. en·list·ed, en·list·ing, en·lists v.tr. 1. To engage (persons or a person) for service in the armed forces. 2. To engage the support or cooperation of. v. into the ONE campaign. Crupi, Alur and Malks are also co-authors of "Core J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) A platform from Sun for building distributed enterprise applications. J2EE services are performed in the middle tier between the user's machine and the enterprise's databases and legacy information systems. Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies," an industry standard best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best book focused on building Java-based enterprise applications using proven solutions. These additions reinforce JackBe's position in the market for enterprise-class, AJAX-based solutions that improve the usability and productivity of Web-based business applications. JackBe's unique combination of AJAX and SOA expertise will help customers obtain the maximum benefits from these new enterprise Web technologies. "JackBe's new technology leaders round out our world-class team, and bring the perfect combination of technology, innovation and go-to-market skills," said JackBe CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Luis Derechin. "John, Deepak and Dan are brilliant technologists, and were central players in Sun's efforts to deliver Java-based business solutions to major enterprises. At JackBe, they will play a key role in defining a product and solutions architecture that will help businesses leverage the power of the Web." The company also announced that Yiheng Shi, former practice manager for Sun's telecom group, has joined as VP of services. As VP of services, Yiheng Shi will expand JackBe's consulting team and lead the effort to combine proven AJAX technologies, SOA, implementation expertise and methodology into complete, risk-free solutions. Shi formerly managed regional and national software consulting practices at Netscape, AOL and Sun Microsystems, and also held senior technical positions with Oracle and several systems integrators. "JackBe is an established leader in the AJAX market space, and its ability to simultaneously attract four key players with such impressive backgrounds speaks to the great potential for AJAX in mainstream enterprises," said Jeremy Geelan, group publisher and editorial director of SYS-CON Media. "The depth of expertise in Java and SOA now present at JackBe clearly communicates the company's intention to push AJAX far beyond simple user interface enhancements into enabling a whole new class of Web-based applications See Web application. ." JackBe Drives AJAX/SOA Benefits to the Enterprise Market The new technology team reflects JackBe's push to deliver to enterprises AJAX-based solutions that are guaranteed to dramatically improve the usability, productivity and functionality of current and new Web applications. One of the earliest entrants into the AJAX/Rich Internet Applications space, JackBe boasts a number of customers worldwide that have already used the company's methodology, products and services to improve Web-based applications. "While big strides have been made in Web-based applications, we envision a future that promises far bigger and better things for organizations that invest in AJAX and SOA technologies," said JackBe CTO John Crupi. "JackBe's comprehensive product set, methodology and approach, plus our successes working with many large organizations, position the company as a significant player in this market." About JackBe Corporation JackBe provides AJAX solutions that deliver real business benefits, including competitive differentiation, increased online revenue and sales conversions, higher customer satisfaction and retention, and lower support costs. JackBe enables businesses to increase revenue and profits by improving the usability of their Web applications. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, JackBe already counts among its satisfied clients more than 30 industry leaders worldwide supporting more than 4 million end users. Customers include Forbes, Citigroup, McKesson, Tupperware, Sears and Banamex. The company's deployments and deep expertise span the financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , government, e-commerce and telecommunications sectors. More information about JackBe is available at www.jackbe.com or by calling 240-744-7620. |
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