Motorola and Bonita Software Demonstrate Power of Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition --J2ME-- At JavaOne.Business/Technology Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 2000 Bonita's enterprise applications running on new J2ME-enabled handset platform from Motorola offer glimpse of the future of innovations in wireless computing Motorola, Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MOT), a global leader in wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. and Bonita Bonita (Spanish and Portuguese for "beautiful") is the name of:
Shown publicly for the first time at JavaOne, the new communication and computing platform from Motorola's iDEN(R) Subscriber Group represents a step forward in wireless communications. By utilizing the power of Java(TM) 2 Platform, Micro Edition, handsets integrating the platform can bring unprecedented features and functionality to wireless users. Details of the new platform are outlined in a separate announcement made during JavaOne. The applications developed by Bonita for the J2ME-enabled devices will allow wireless users to take advantage of back office systems in a mobile environment. Bonita's applications allow the mobile professional to increase productivity and efficiency by seamlessly connecting to back office systems using the new iDEN platform being previewed at JavaOne. The applications demonstrated today include email, expense reporting and LDAP. These applications can function when the handset is disconnected from the service provider and are also completely self-provisionable -- meaning service providers can offer new functionality to their subscribers and can send the applications to the handsets via the network. "With this new category of multiple communications handsets, Motorola once again leads the market as one of the first companies to incorporate J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) A version of Java 2 for cellphones, PDAs and consumer appliances. J2ME uses the K Virtual Machine (KVM), a specialized Java interpreter for devices with limited memory. into mobile telephones," said Bill Werner, corporate vice president of Motorola, Inc. and general manager of the iDEN Subscriber Group. "By collaborating with cutting-edge companies like Bonita, the new wireless platform could drastically change the way mobile phones are used, by businesses and consumers alike." "We are very pleased to be working with a market maker such as Motorola," said Margaret Mahoney, president and 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. of Bonita Software, Inc. "Our enterprise applications running on the new multiple communications and computing platform will change the way people think about mobile phones, and prove that they're not just for talking anymore." Bonita is also working on other consumer and business applications for Motorola's new handset platform, including an address book, calendar, journal, calculator, link browser, group scheduling See calendaring. , time management and more. Motorola and Bonita Software recently entered into a strategic relationship agreement. About Bonita Software Bonita is a leading provider for wireless Web enterprise and e-commerce services, solutions, and infrastructure software for the mobile workforce. Bonita's product set, ToGo(TM) Mobile Solutions is designed to deliver reliability, availability, scalability and affordability to its customer and end-users. Bonita is located in San Francisco, Calif. and on the East Coast near the Research Triangle Park Research Triangle Park, research, business, medical, and educational complex situated in central North Carolina. It has an area of 6,900 acres (2,795 hectares) and is 8 × 2 mi (13 × 3 km) in size. Named for the triangle formed by Duke Univ. in Raleigh, N.C. For further information on ToGo Mobile Solutions, please visit Bonita at: http://www.bonitasoftware.com. About Motorola and iDEN Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1999 were $33.1 billion. iDEN handsets are the only integrated digital wireless phones that allow users to place telephone calls, connect to the Internet(1), send text messages(1), send and receive e-mail(1), and share information instantly with one or hundreds of individuals with the push of a button. MOTOROLA, the Stylized styl·ize tr.v. styl·ized, styl·iz·ing, styl·iz·es 1. To restrict or make conform to a particular style. 2. To represent conventionally; conventionalize. M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.(R) Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Sun, Sun Microsystems, Java, JavaOne and PersonalJava are all trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and all other countries. (1) Network and subscription dependent feature. Not available in all areas. |
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