Former Sun exec critical of CEO
A former Sun Microsystems executive has criticised CEO Scott McNealy for failing to cut jobs faster in response to the dot-com bust and for spending too much on its Java software initiative and acquisition of Storage Technologies, reports News.com.
Former Sun server group head John Shoemaker says while other large technology firms like Cisco and Intel bit the bullet to save what they had and to protect the investments of shareholders, Sun`s reduction-in-force actions were too little, too late.
According to Shoemaker, the failure to make a tough decision to reduce headcount at Sun was the critical event that precipitated Sun`s decline.
Clustering differentiates Java EE
The single most important differentiator between Java EE and competing solutions from Perl, PHP, and .NET is that Java EE servers are easy to cluster.
That`s according to Sys-Con`s Michael Juntao Yuan, who says more hardware can be added to handle more requests without re-coding the application.
Yuan also says easy clustering not only improves Web application performance, but also future-proofs applications for new Internet architectures and business models.
Sun updates JAS
Sun Microsystems has announced updates to the Sun Java Availability Suite (JAS) with the addition of the new Sun Cluster Advanced Edition for Oracle Real Application Clusters.
Grid Today says the new software provides enterprises with additional high availability and performance capabilities for customers using Oracle Real Application Clusters on the Solaris 10 operating system.
The new product uses the Sun Cluster software to deliver performance for Oracle Real Application Clusters customers in enterprise and database grid markets.
IntelliGolf now available in Java
The IntelliGolf golf scoring and GPS software application from Karrier Communications for Microsoft-based mobile devices has been rewritten in Java, reports Symbian One
The report says the first Java version of the application for the Sony Ericsson P900/910 mobile phones paves the way for the P990, Walkman W950 and M600, and other platforms including Blackberry and Nokia.
In addition to making the application easier to install and use, IntelliGolf for the P900/910 includes a section on shot tracking, adds 25 wagering games, adds 150 gaming-improving statistics, scoring for up to a fivesome, and wireless access to over 21 500 signature course scorecards worldwide.
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