Sun and Sanga to Package Sanga Pages Software with the Netra j Server Family.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 1996--Sun Microsystems Inc. and Sanga Sanga a type of draft cattle with a small cervicothoracic hump and long horns, originating in eastern and southern Africa. It includes many varieties. International Ltd. today announced their intent to package free demo editions of the Sanga Pages suite with the Netra j server family. Sanga Pages, which debuted in September at Networld + Interop, transforms any Java-enabled browser into a powerful desktop from which users can easily create and launch customized, mission-critical Java applications A Java program that is run stand alone. The Java Virtual Machine in the client or server is interpreting the instructions. Contrast with Java applet. See servlet. which leverage virtually any corporate database. "We are pleased to have Sanga Pages as one of the initial software solutions packaged with the Netra j server family," said Mark Tolliver, vice president of Market Development at 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. Computer Company. "Pages provides a glimpse of the reality that is Java Computing and is an excellent example of a productivity-enhancing application easily delivered via JavaStation clients." "The network computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. model is going to take the world by storm," said Shane Maine, 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 Sanga. "By packaging Sanga Pages with the Netra j server line, we feel that our application's value proposition and the cost-savings and other benefits of Java Computing will be made clear. Sanga Pages enables companies to make mission-critical corporate data directly available over the Web through platform-independent applications and thus gain an important competitive advantage." About the Netra j servers Sun's Netra j servers are the first servers designed exclusively to develop, deploy and manage the full range of Java applications supported by the JavaStation product line and other popular Java-enabled clients. In keeping with the award-winning Netra server family's tradition of offering complete hardware and software to its end users, Netra j servers integrate Sun's hardware technology and an extensive software package to yield a comprehensive Java server solution. About Sanga Pages Sanga Pages is a 100% Java suite which transforms any Java-enabled browser into a desktop that can execute mission-critical applications. The full Pages suite offers a development environment that includes a drag-and-drop UI builder and a robust scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an that allows even end users to create platform-independent Java applications without writing any Java code. These applications can be linked to a variety of data sources and then run over an intranet or the Internet. Pricing and Availability Sun and Sanga have signed a non-binding letter of intent to ship the Sanga Pages demo software free of charge with the Netra j servers commencing December 1996. The Netra j server family's prices start at $7,695 (U.S. list); at the high end, a typical Netra j configuration costs just over $200,000 (U.S. list). For more information about Sun's Netra family, customers can visit Sun's Netra Web site at http://www.sun.com/netra. Sanga Pages is available on a standalone basis; pricing is determined by the number of clients, servers and developer seats needed, as well as the amount of customization and training required. Sanga Pages' technology is also available to custom solutions providers and other software developers seeking to develop Java-based versions of their own products. About Sun Microsystems Inc. With annual revenues of more than $7 billion, Sun Microsystems Inc. provides products and services that enable customers to build and maintain open network computing See ONC. Open Network Computing - (ONC) Sun's network protocols. environments. Widely recognized as a proponent One who offers or proposes. A proponent is a person who comes forward with an a item or an idea. A proponent supports an issue or advocates a cause, such as a proponent of a will. PROPONENT, eccl. law. of 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 , the company is involved in the design, manufacture and sale of products, technologies and services for commercial and technical computing. Sun Microsystems was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Mountain View. About Sanga International Sanga International (http://www.sangacorp.com) was founded in 1996 to address the growing need for enterprise-caliber Internet/intranet applications. It has become a leader in the Java-based application market and is the first company to offer a pure Java Refers to initiatives from Sun that specify 100% compliance with its Java specification. The goal is to maintain a consistent, single interface for Java so that all Java Virtual Machines can run all Java programs. See Holy Grail. commercial product using the JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) A programming interface that lets Java applications access a database via the SQL language. Since Java interpreters (Java Virtual Machines) are available for all major client platforms, this allows a platform-independent database standard. With U.S. sales headquarters based in Burlington, Mass., the company has development and sales offices in three countries and employs 45 people. -0- Note To Editors: Sun, the Sun logo, Sun Microsystems, Java, JavaStation, JDBC and Netra are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. Sanga Pages and its component products are trademarks of Sanga International Inc. CONTACT: Sun Microsystems Computer Company Elissa Grossman, 415/786-3873 elissa.grossman@corp.sun.com or Sanga International Ltd. Toffer Winslow, 617/272-8500 twinslow@sangacorp.com |
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