September 6, 2001, Embedded Systems Conference, Boston, MA - Espial, creator of software that powers the world of smart Internet devices, and Skelmir LLC, a developer of virtual machines, libraries and compilation tools for the Java™ technology, today announced the completion of the first platform validation under the umbrella of the newly-established Espial Partner Network. This validated platform substantially shortens the development cycle for Java™ devices, improves the quality of the entire software stack, and brings customers closer to the "write once, run anywhere" promise of the Java™ technology.
"The Espial Partner Network clearly highlights the significance of Espial's long-term, global commitment to the vision of the Pervasive Internet and their depth of experience with Java™ device designs," said Shari L. Agatstein, President of Skelmir. "The platform validation process helped Skelmir realize new levels of reliability, performance and other enhancements with the Espial DeviceTop suite that will help bring embedded devices to market quicker. This partner program is a very valuable and unique tool in enabling today's smart devices and tomorrow's next generation technology."
The goal of the Espial Partner Network is to strengthen the partnerships Espial has built by providing performance validation that reduces risk and time-to-market, furthers implementation of industry standards and accelerates market adoption of Java™ technologies. By working with partners to integrate existing technologies, Espial has created the only program able to offer a finished solution to those interested in developing Java-based smart devices.
Anyone that has attempted a Java-based design knows that integrating the JVM and operating system with the application layer is no trivial task. The Espial platform validation suite simplifies the integration process by validating the integration of the system software and hardware to the same level that has been done for other, successful Java™ device designs. With platform validation, OEMs know every component in the stack is optimized for performance with the other elements.
"We are pleased to have Skelmir become full members
of the Espial Partner Network through the validation
of their platform,'' commented Jaison Dolvane, president
and CEO of Espial. "They have the expertise to
bring real innovation to the Java™ device market. This
is one more proof point that the Java™ device market
is continuing to build momentum."
Skelmir will provide demonstrations of their newly validated
platform at Booth #120 at the Embedded Systems Conference,
Boston MA on September 4-7. For more information, visit
www.skelmir.com
or http://www.esconline.com/boston/index.htm.
Espial and Skelmir will also be showcasing this new technology during the Espial Seminar Series "The Interactive TV era - Building Java-based digital set-top boxes." For more information on this seminar series, simply go to www.espial.com/seminars.
Espial is the first to provide a comprehensive approach to the development of open software for the next generation Internet - The Pervasive Internet. Partners and customers such as Intel, Motorola, NEC, Philips, National Semiconductor and Sun are helping Espial to realize its Pervasive Internet vision, where billions of users access highly personalized information through a variety of smart Internet devices. Completely portable across any platform, Espial software allows customers to quickly create services, deliver devices and manage infrastructure. The technology applies universally, across such sectors as Internet Appliances, TV, wireless, and automotive. Visit www.espial.com.
Skelmir provides world-class embedded solutions for hosting MHP, OSGi, browsers & other Java™ applications on a variety of platforms and devices. Skelmir's clean room technology arms customers with the tools necessary for quick and reliable deployment of Java™ applications and services. Skelmir offers technology backed by a team of experts dedicated to perfecting practical and market ready embedded solutions. Please contact us at info@skelmir.com or visit us on the Web at http://www.skelmir.com
Angie Lynch
Director, Public Relations
Espial
t. 613.566.3428
e. alynch@espial.com
Pete Mellor
Marketing and Public Relations
Skelmir
t. 617 625-155
e. pmellor@skelmir.com
Skelmir and CEE-J are trademarks of Skelmir. Java and all Java based marks are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Skelmir, LLC is an independent company offering proven clean room virtual machine technologies for multiple Java Platforms. Skelmir is not affiliated with Sun Microsystems, Inc.