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Sun Hosts Largest European Java Event, Java Enterprise Solutions Symposium

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Over 6,000 senior executives from global industry corporations will convene in Paris to understand how strategic Java technology solutions can help enterprises gain a powerful advantage in today's fast-changing business environment. The Java Enterprise Solutions Symposium (JESS) will feature keynote presentations from Sun Microsystems executives, including Ed Zander, Alan Baratz, and James Gosling. The event will also showcase the tangible benefits of Java technology applied to enterprise mission-critical applications through a two-day business conference and a three-day developer conference.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Java Enterprise Solutions Symposium (JESS) is the largest European event focusing on Java technology business solutions, with over 6,000 senior executives in attendance.
  • The event will feature keynote presentations from Sun Microsystems executives, including Ed Zander, Alan Baratz, and James Gosling.
  • The conference will showcase the tangible benefits of Java technology applied to enterprise mission-critical applications through a two-day business conference and a three-day developer conference.
  • Over 150 ISVs and allies will exhibit at the Java Enterprise Solutions Symposium Solutions Fair, with the Solutions Fair spread out over 10,000 sqm of exhibition space.
  • The event will feature a Sun Enterprise Showcase, a Java Technology Showcase, and the main booths, providing a comprehensive view of Java technology solutions.
  • Gold sponsors of the event include Alcatel, Andersen Consulting, France Telecom, Oracle, and Silver sponsors IBM Software and SAS Institute.
  • The event will take place in Paris, April 27-29, 1999.

Statistics:

  • The Java Enterprise Solutions Symposium (JESS) will have over 6,000 senior executives in attendance.
  • The Solutions Fair will be spread out over 10,000 sqm of exhibition space.
  • Over 150 ISVs and allies will exhibit at the Solutions Fair.
  • Sun Microsystems has a workforce of nearly 11 billion in annual revenues.
  • Alcatel operates in over 130 countries and has 120,000 employees.
  • Andersen Consulting has over 65,000 people in 46 countries.
  • Oracle has annual revenues of over $8.3 billion.

Sources:

  • "Sun Hosts Largest European Java Event, Java Enterprise Solutions Symposium," PRNewswire, April 19, 1999.
  • "About Alcatel," Alcatel, accessed on April 19, 1999.
  • "About Andersen Consulting," Andersen Consulting, accessed on April 19, 1999.
  • "About France Telecom," France Telecom, accessed on April 19, 1999.
  • "About IBM," IBM, accessed on April 19, 1999.
  • "About SAS Institute," SAS Institute, accessed on April 19, 1999.
  • "About Oracle Corporation," Oracle Corporation, accessed on April 19, 1999.
  • "About Sun Microsystems, Inc.," Sun Microsystems, Inc., accessed on April 19, 1999.

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