Sun Microsystems Inc. Provides Java Technology Education For High-Level Management.

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1998--

Sun Releases "InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers"

Worldwide, Teams with MindSlate to Provide Java(TM) Technology

Seminars

Responding to the increasing need for high-level knowledge of the Java(TM) programming language, Sun Microsystems Inc. today announced new self-paced Java technology courseware for program managers, and a new agreement to provide on-site Java technology seminars which target the needs of independent software vendors, IT managers and CIOs. The courses were developed for managers who want to quickly access the benefits of Java computing, and obtain the expertise to implement Java technology in their environments. These new services support Sun's "The Road to Java(SM)" initiative. The initiative is a road map for companies to build Java technology competence, and to reap the business benefits from Java computing and the Internet.

"InSight to JavaBeans(TM) for Program Managers"

"InSight to JavaBeans(TM) for Program Managers" is a two-hour, self-paced course which is designed to give top-level IT professionals an overview of the JavaBeans programming technology, enabling them to make more informed decisions about their resources. In addition to providing targeted technology, the course also acts as a comprehensive reference tool and resource for managers.

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" is the first of a series of InSight courses that will be made available this year. The courses run on multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows '95, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and Solaris(TM) 2.4 or higher operating systems.

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" students will learn about the JavaBeans component architecture and how it is being used to address IT issues. They will also learn about JavaBeans component capabilities and how to apply them to solve the challenges IT managers have within their departments. References to web sites, publications, white papers and other resources are also made available for students wanting to expand their knowledge of the JavaBeans component architecture after the course.

"We recognize the need for IT managers to gain technical knowledge about Java technology, without going into the technical depth that programmers require," said Bill Richardson, vice-president and general manager of Sun Educational Services. "The InSight courses are invaluable to managers wanting to get up to speed on Java technology because they're focused. Managers can take the information they receive and use it strategically in their business right away."

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" is part of the JavaTutor(TM) product line, offering the benefits of cross-platform, on-line learning. JavaTutor courses are a family of self-paced training courses which combine interactive learning and the expert instruction of Sun Educational Services with the benefits of Java Computing. JavaTutor classes are written in the Java programming language.

Sun and MindSlate

Sun also announced their strategic alliance with MindSlate LLC, of Boulder, Colo. (http://www.mindSlate.com), for on-site, instructor-led Java technology seminars for IT managers and CIOs. A leading provider of Java technology seminars for management, MindSlate will provide one-, two-, or three-day courses at a customer's site through the Sun agreement.

"MindSlate is helping to expand Sun's reach of the Java programming language with their management seminars," said Sun's Bill Richardson. "MindSlate offers quality courses combined with extensive experience delivering the information to managers and executive level IT professionals."

The Java technology seminar topics include "Introduction to the Java Platform" which provides a comprehensive overview. "Java Business Topics" delivers information on the JavaBeans technology, security, e-commerce and the Java Foundation Classes (JFC(TM)). "Enterprise Java" covers the enterprise strategy using Java technology, including Java Database Connectivity (JDBC(TM)), Java Remote Method Invocation, Java Interface Definition Language, Java(TM) Blend(TM) software and Java(TM) Web Server(TM) software.

Pricing and Availability

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" is available in English worldwide. Single user suggested retail price is U.S. $195.00. Multiple user licenses are also available. Information is available on the Worldwide Web at http://suned.sun.com/usa/product.html?id=JT-IS0101.

The Java technology management seminars are available in North America. Further information about the seminars is available on the Worldwide Web at http://www.sun.com/service/suned/catalog or by calling 1-800-422-8020.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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 $9 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150 countries and on the Worldwide Web at http://www.sun.com.

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