Sun Microsystems Invites Developers to 'Get Connected' at the 2006 JavaOne Conference

May 16, 2006; 02:39 AM
Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUNW) the creator and leading advocate of Java technology, announced the JavaOne Conference event connect tool, an online tool for JavaOne conference attendees to connect with others in advance of the event. In addition, Sun announced information and registration details for two pre-JavaOne events  -- the Java University Program and NetBeans Software Day.

Sun is also pleased to announce, BEA, Nokia and Sprint (together with Nextel), as new co-sponsors of the 2006 JavaOne Conference. The cosponsors of the 2006 JavaOne Conference are currently:

• Platinum -- BEA, IBM, Oracle
• Gold -- Justsystem, Nokia, SAP, Terracotta
• Silver -- Quest Software, Sprint (together with Nextel)

In addition to the nine cosponsors, over 60 additional companies and organizations will be participating as exhibitors in the JavaOne Pavilion. For a complete list of exhibitors, please visit: http://www.cplan.com/sun/2006javaone/exhibitors.htm.

JavaOne Conference Event Connect Tool

The easy-to-use matching, searching, and visualization tools enable JavaOne attendees to quickly identify other attendees with whom they can exchange knowledge, and share best practices. Developers can create a profile, which can include as little or as much information as they prefer and no personal information will be shared. Then they can search for other attendees by technology, industry or company to network with others attending the conference, re-establish friendships and make new contacts, schedule meetings during the conference, interact with other attendees in focused group discussions and build business relationships.

Save the date -- May 15th -- Java University and NetBeans Software Day

The Java University program is created and delivered by Sun certified instructors who are experts in Java technology. These one-day courses will be held on Monday, May 15, 2006 and are designed for Java technology developers who are seeking in-depth knowledge on specific areas of interest related to Java technology programming. These courses highlight many of today's hottest areas of focus including:

• Implementing Business Logic using Enterprise JavaBeans architecture for the Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE)
• How J2EE Patterns Help in Architecting and Designing Robust Java EE Applications
• Using JAX-RPC to Enable Java EE platform applications to interoperate with applications that are not Java technology-based in a Secure Web Services Framework
• Exploring the Struts Framework and How it Supports Web Component Development

These intermediate to advanced-based courses are available alone as a stand-alone package for $795. More information on the Java University program is available at: http://java.sun.com/javaone/sf/javauniversity.jsp.

The third annual NetBeans Software Day is a free event that will take place on Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Argent Hotel in San Francisco. Learn from the experts what's happening with the NetBeans IDE and platform. James Gosling, the father of Java technology, and other Java technology luminaries will be present to discuss the NetBeans software and the future of Java developer tools. The event is also a great opportunity for community members to meet each other face-to-face, see demos of the next generation of NetBeans software and learn how easy it is to develop NetBeans plug-ins and extend the NetBeans platform. A reception will be held immediately after the event, so come and meet NetBeans software partners and developers. The first 400 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the next edition of the soon to be published NetBeans IDE Field Guide covering all the new 5.0 features. For more information and to register to attend NetBeans Software Day, please visit: http://java.sun.com/javaone/sf/netbeansday.jsp. There is no charge to attend this event and attendees do not need to be registered for the JavaOne conference. Space is limited.

About JavaOne, Sun's 2006 Worldwide Java Developer Conference

The JavaOne Conference is one of the leading events for Java technology developers. Established in 1996, the Conference provides Java technology enthusiasts the opportunity to learn about the latest Java technology innovations, get hands-on experience with the technology, network with their peers, and have the opportunity to network directly with technology experts from Java technology industry leaders. For more information about the JavaOne Conference, visit http://java.sun.com/javaone/sf.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

A singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer" -- guides Sun in the development of technologies that power the world's most important markets. Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com.