Key wireless industry companies Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Sony Ericsson and Sun Microsystems have launched a 'Java Verified' programme to provide a unified process for the testing and certification of Java applications for mobile handsets.
Says Sean O'Hare, Java Systems engineer at Sun Microsystems SA: "Applications can now be tested and certified just once for deployment over a wide range of delivery channels. The programme will help the wireless industry satisfy growing demand for mobile data services by reducing development cost and speeding time-to-market."
According to O'Hare, the rapid, widespread adoption of Java technology-based handsets around the world, operators, developers and handset manufacturers have all recognised a need to develop and define unified testing criteria to drive market growth for Java data services.
The Java Verified programme evolved in just seven months following the announcement in June 2003 of these companies commitment to cooperate on a unified testing initiative.
As the creator and a prominent innovator of Java technology, Sun has been chosen to manage and operate the newly launched programme.
"Through the Java Verified programme, wireless operators can now access a large pool of wireless Java applications that will help them increase customer value and brand equity by quickly launching attractive, high-quality Java applications such as games, movie guides and video news clips," continues O'Hare.
He adds that the Java Verified programme will also allow wireless Java developers and content providers to generate revenue from their applications more quickly and cost-effectively. "Meeting unified testing criteria will reduce the need for retesting by multiple distribution channels, each with its own proprietary testing criteria. In addition, developers can leverage the Java Powered logo to expand the marketing mix of their products and provide quality assurance with faster access to new services."
To join the programme, wireless developers simply register at www.javaverified.com, where applications submitted for testing will be administered by selected test houses worldwide. Applications are tested for application launch, user interface, functionality, security, network and localisation capabilities.
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