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Nokia and Sun Microsystems Collaborate on Java Wireless Toolkit

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Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Nokia today announced the inclusion of Nokia's Scalable Network Application Package (SNAP) Mobile APIs in the beta release of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit (version 2.3). This collaboration provides thousands of worldwide Java game developers with powerful client-side APIs for development and creation of sophisticated, community-enabled, multiplayer Java games.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nokia's SNAP Mobile APIs are integrated into the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit (version 2.3), providing efficient, scalable, server-based multiplayer game data distribution, versatile matchmaking, and community features.
  • The integration addresses technical barriers and network connectivity issues, streamlining the development and deployment of Java-based multiplayer games.
  • Nokia will showcase several multiplayer Java games built on the Nokia SNAP Mobile platform at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco.
  • Sun's Java Wireless Toolkit with Nokia's SNAP Mobile APIs enables developers to expand the Java gaming experience, connecting gamers and utilizing the power of Java more fully.
  • The collaboration reduces fragmentation in the industry, enabling better scalability and stronger infrastructure systems.
  • Lisa Waits, Head of Nokia's SNAP Mobile, stated that they are extremely proud to have been chosen by Sun to incorporate their SNAP Mobile APIs in the version 2.3 release of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit.
  • Chris Mellisinos, Chief Gaming Officer, Sun Microsystems, emphasized that the integration provides a robust and reliable mobile multiplayer gaming solution that will boost the growth of the sector.

Statistics:

  • Thousands of worldwide Java game developers will benefit from the powerful client-side APIs provided by the collaboration.
  • The Sun Java Wireless Toolkit with Nokia's SNAP Mobile APIs addresses technical barriers and network connectivity issues.
  • The integration will enable developers to focus on their core competencies rather than underlying technologies.
  • The partnership will showcase several multiplayer Java games built on the Nokia SNAP Mobile platform at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco (no specific date mentioned).
  • Sun Microsystems and Nokia aim to reduce industry fragmentation and improve scalability and infrastructure systems.

Sources:

  • Sun Microsystems, Inc. (http://sun.com/)
  • Nokia (http://www.nokia.com/)
  • PR Newswire, June 28, 2004 (PRNewswire-FirstCall)

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