News

Sun Microsystems and Extractable Extend Preferred Web Support Agency Agreement

May 31, 2009

SANTA CLARA, CA — Sun Microsystems, one of the world’s largest and pre-eminent technology companies, today announced the highly anticipated re-launch of the JavaOne website, just ahead of the annual JavaOne conference. Designed in collaboration with Extractable, an award-winning user experience design agency, the website enables developers around the world to connect, learn about, and share expertise on the latest Java tools and technologies.

Key features of the website include:

• More than 200 Sun Developers Network (SDN) Forums
• The SDN Share Program, a platform for submitting original tech tips, code samples, and articles that the SDN Share Community can access and vote on
• Sun Studio, a suite of software that delivers high-performance, optimizing C, C++, and Fortran compilers for the Solaris OS
• JavaOne Online, an archive of technical sessions from current and previous JavaOne Conferences
• Sun Ware, an online store of a wide variety of technical and non-technical merchandise
• Tech Days, a online community of SDN members for collaborative learning about the latest Sun tools and technologies
• Project Kenai, a platform for hosting user-generated open source projects and code
• Application Hosting with Zembly, Sun's fastest, easiest, and free way to create and host social web applications in the cloud, especially for building Facebook and iPhone applications, widgets, and more

"We are thrilled at debuting the new website at the JavaOne Conference," commented Craig McLaughlin, Extractable’s CEO.  "Java has become an integral element of the web, and we hope the new site enables likeminded and passionate developers around the world to connect and continue innovating ways to further enhance the web experience using Java."

About Sun Microsystems

Sun Microsystems Inc., (NASDAQ: JAVA) develops the technologies that power the global marketplace. Guided by a singular vision — "The Network is the Computer" — Sun drives network participation through shared innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com.

About Extractable

Extractable is an award-winning, user experience design agency. We specialize in creating and maintaining websites, applications, and IP-based products for transactional, educational, lead generation, and entertainment purposes. For our Fortune 500 and smaller clients, our designs have targeted more than 100 million consumer and business audiences worldwide. Clients include Charles Schwab, EA Sports, FedEx, HTC America, Kodak, Palm, PG&E, Safeway, Sun Microsystems, 3Com, Sunset, and Visa. For more information, please visit www.extractable.com