Sun Microsystems Joins EzGov's FlexAlliance-TM- Partnership Program; EzGov FlexFoundation-R- Software Excels in Sun Microsystems Performance Testing.ATLANTA -- EzGov, Inc., a software company focused on transforming the business of government, today announced that 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. , Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc (former stock symbol; now JAVA) SUNW Stanford University Network Workstation (Sun Microsystems, Inc) ) has joined its FlexAlliance(TM) partner program as a Technology Partner. Sun Microsystems' infrastructure software and hardware solutions complement the functionality of EzGov's FlexFoundation(TM) software, an application development platform that enables government agencies to put services online, quickly and cost-effectively. Sun Microsystems recently completed a performance test of FlexFoundation on a Sun platform at its Burlington Massachusetts Lab. One SunFire 480 server and two SunFire 6800 servers were used in a deployment typical of a production environment. A single 6800 server hosted FlexFoundation and the Sun Java System Application Server A J2EE-compliant, Web-based application server from Sun. It supports C, C++ and Java applications, Java servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSPs) and Enterprise JavaBeans. From more recent to earliest, the product was formerly Sun ONE Application Server, iPlanet Application Server and Netscape while the other hosted the database. The testers found that FlexFoundation had excellent linear scalability, withstanding user loads comparable to some of the largest systems Sun has tested to date. The application built on FlexFoundation handled 10,000 concurrent users In computer science, the number of concurrent users for a resource in a location, with the location being a computing network or a single computer, refers to the total number of people using the resource at the same time. generating 1,180,000 transactions per hour with steady, average sub-second response times - showing ability to scale as additional servers are added to process even the highest-volume online government services. "Our partner strategy is to work with companies that share our goals for delivering high-quality solutions, providing superior support, and generating true value for our customers and our internal teams," said Clark Masters Clark Masters (born 31 May 1987, in Hastings, England) is an English footballer currently playing for Welling United on loan from Brentford. Masters' position is goalkeeper. , executive vice president of industries and president of Sun Microsystems Federal, Inc. "We were very impressed im·press 1 tr.v. im·pressed, im·press·ing, im·press·es 1. To affect strongly, often favorably: with EzGov's performance in our testing lab. Membership in the EzGov FlexAlliance program squarely square·ly adv. 1. Mathematics At right angles: sawed the beam squarely. 2. In a square shape. 3. meets all of our partner objectives and, because FlexFoundation 3.0 is 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. compatible and built in a JAVA environment, it allows us to fully utilize our technical assets." EzGov and Sun Microsystems will work together, and in conjunction with additional partners, to develop end-to-end solutions (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. for government agencies focused on improving internal efficiency and providing superior service to constituents. The partners will join forces to meet government demand for thin-client transactional applications and to identify opportunities for EzGov to develop J2EE Web applications that run on Sun Microsystems hardware and software. Sun Microsystems has worked with EzGov in the past to deliver government applications. The companies worked together to deliver an automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. driver's license Noun 1. driver's license - a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle driver's licence, driving licence, driving license license, permit, licence - a legal document giving official permission to do something renewal application to the State of Georgia. To date, more than 76,000 Georgia citizens have used the application. Sun Microsystems plans to work closely with EzGov to provide additional government solutions. "Today, many citizens enjoy the benefits of online government services provided by Sun and EzGov," said Ed Trimble, 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. , EzGov. "Sun's commitment to our FlexAlliance partner program demonstrates its continued dedication to delivering solutions that meet government's unique demands, on time and on budget." FlexFoundation FlexFoundation is a robust platform that offers a true end-to-end solution for automating government business transaction processes. It reduces the risk and cost typically associated with the development of transactional government applications. Because it is platform independent and built on open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced , FlexFoundation allows government agencies to utilize existing technology investments and maintain their own internal processes. Its out-of-the-box functionality allows developers to add customization as needed as needed prn. See prn order. without having to build an application from scratch. More than 100 transactional government applications have been built and deployed on FlexFoundation. Version 3.0, announced earlier this year, features a new integrated team-based development environment and easy-to-use interface that enables less technical resources to develop custom solutions. FlexAlliance The FlexAlliance partner program gives EzGov partners the sales, marketing, and development tools they need to implement technology solutions built on FlexFoundation. The program helps FlexAlliance partners win new business, deliver high-quality solutions on time and on budget, and build opportunities for repeat business with existing customers. For more information on FlexFoundation and the FlexAlliance program, visit www.ezgov.com. About EzGov EzGov is a leading software company that enables government transformation by enhancing productivity and service. With EzGov FlexFoundation(R), EzGov has developed a proven, flexible and secure software solution that enables the rapid automation of government business transaction processes and delivers a substantial return on investment. In February 2004, EzGov was named to Forbes Magazine's list of Top 10 Hot Private Properties. EzGov is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has offices in Washington, D.C., Amsterdam, and London. Visit EzGov's website at www.ezgov.com. About Sun Microsystems Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision - "The Network is the Computer" - has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com. |
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