Sun Microsystems Opens 2009 JavaOne Conference

Debuts Java Store, a Global Marketplace for Cutting-edge Java Applications

JAVAONE CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 2, 2009 -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) President and CEO Jonathan Schwartz and a host of technology industry leaders will kick off the 2009 JavaOne conference today with a showcase of Java innovations that continue to create new revenue opportunities, business models and applications that can help change the world. Industry leaders including eBay, Intel, Oracle, RIM, Sony and Verizon Wireless join Sun to celebrate unparalleled success and bold future of Java technology.

Among the innovations that will be introduced at the 2009 JavaOne conference are the new Java Store, that will enable companies and developers to distribute content to the estimated 800 million Java desktop users worldwide, as well as key updates to its JavaFX and GlassFish Portfolio software. In addition, Sun will also preview the upcoming versions of Java Platform Standard Edition 7 (Java SE 7) and Java Platform Enterprise Edition 6 (Java EE 6).

"Java is one of the most ubiquitous and widespread technology platforms the world has ever seen - and its future has never been brighter," said Schwartz. "The innovations that will be unveiled today, in particular the Java Store, will represent the beginning of a new era for the Java community - one defined by technical brilliance, market innovation and new business opportunities."

Global Impact of Java

Today, Java is among the world's best known brands, most popular communities and most widely deployed technology platforms. The reach of the Java platform is stunning and includes:

* More than 6.5 million Java developers worldwide;
* More than 7 billion Java devices, including more than 2.6 million mobile devices, 40 million TV set-top boxes and 800 million Java desktops.

Sun Unveils the Java Store

Sun chose the 2009 JavaOne conference to debut the Java Store, a consumer-facing storefront enabling the discovery and purchase of Java and JavaFX applications. The Java Store is a network service allowing developers and companies to reach an estimated 1 billion Java users around the world. It offers a nearly unequaled distribution channel for reaching potential customers and driving revenue through the sale of innovative new content. More information on the Java Store can be found at store.java.com.

New Features and Updates Added to JavaFX and GlassFish Portfolio Software

Sun will also announce numerous updates and enhancements to its suite of Java developer tools and technologies, including:

* JavaFX 1.2, which includes new cross platform User Interface (UI) controls, faster application start-up, streaming media support and other performance enhancements across desktop, browser and mobile. In addition, JavaFX TV and the Java FX Authoring Tool will be previewed, extending the JavaFX vision to bring rich and expressive interactive content to the TV and set-top box environments and allow designers and web developers to visually create JavaFX applications.
* GlassFish Portfolio, which provides a full preview of the Java EE 6 specification in the early access of GlassFish v3.

Keynote Highlights

A number of industry leaders will share the main stage during the opening session of the 2009 JavaOne conference to demonstrate how Java technology plays an essential role in their businesses' technical roadmaps and product offerings.

* James Barrese, vice president of architecture, platforms and systems at eBay, will discuss how eBay has leveraged the Java platform to build the world's largest marketplace.
* Alan Brenner, senior vice president of BlackBerry platforms at RIM, will share how Java helps power its suite of devices, including the BlackBerry Curve, which outsold all other smartphones in the U.S. during the last calendar quarter.
* Don Eklund, executive vice president of advanced technologies at Sony will talk about Sony's work with Java on the Blu-ray platform.
* Lowell McAdam, president and CEO of Verizon Wireless, who will outline his company's strategic decision to deploy Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME) -based services in its network and offer Java-based services and applications to its subscribers.
* Diane Bryant, CIO of Intel will discuss Intel's work with Sun in integrating Java technology on its next-generation of processors.

Sun Co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Scott McNealy, and Oracle CEO, Larry Ellison, will close the opening session by discussing Java's role in computing - demonstrating yet again that the Java community and the innovations it delivers are truly changing our world.

To view the live webcast of this week's 2009 JavaOne conference general session keynotes and for more information on the conference, visit: http://java.sun.com/javaone.

Source: Sun Microsystems, Inc.