Lutris Technologies Licenses Sun's Java 2 Enterprise Edition; Lutris Supports Open Standards Strategy in Java and Web Services by Licensing J2EE

Business Wire, Jan 21, 2002

Business/Technology Editors

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2002

Lutris Technologies Inc., pioneering J2EE(TM) as Java Services, today announced that the company has licensed the Java(TM) 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) from Sun Microsystems. ISVs, SIs, and VARs will be able to achieve the benefits of using licensed J2EE technology within the Services Architecture of the Lutris EAS application server.

Lutris has demonstrated its commitment to Java technology by actively participating in the Java Community Process SM (JCP) program that drives the evolution of the Java platform, and is working to be among the first vendors to certify that its solutions are compatible with the new integration-focused version 1.3 of the J2EE specification. As part of this initiative, Lutris anticipates certifying its solutions with the J2EE Compatibility Test Suite (CTS), helping developers create portable and quality J2EE technology based implementations and solutions.

"Lutris is demonstrating its commitment to industry standards by from Sun," said Tracey Stout Vice President, Marketing Java and XML Software Sun Microsystems, Inc. "Sun and Lutris have a long-standing relationship, and Lutris' reputation for delivering robust and high-performance solutions makes them a partner of choice for Sun."

"Becoming a licensee culminates Lutris' strategy to introduce the next generation architecture for implementing J2EE," said Yancy Lind, CEO of Lutris. "This event assures our customers that they can take full advantage of both cutting edge plug and play Java Services and enjoy the full benefits of the enterprise standard J2EE APIs."

J2EE technology enables businesses to maximize existing information technology (IT) investments by integrating legacy systems with Java technology-based applications and standardized J2EE services through standardized interfaces. With J2EE and Lutris' Services Architecture, ISVs, SIs, and VARs will be able to build and deploy solutions that that operate across J2EE systems that are able to share information and services with technologies including SOAP, UDDI and JCA.

About Lutris Technologies

Lutris Technologies is a leading provider of Java/XML application servers. Lutris EAS is the first application server to deliver J2EE as one of a set of Java Services. The company's mission is to deliver the highest value development and deployment platforms to our partners in the OEM, VAR, ISV and System Integrator communities. Lutris offers a full range of product support, training and custom engineering services. Additional information about Lutris products, services and partner programs is available at www.lutris.com, or call (877) 688-3724 (U.S. toll free), (831) 460-7590 or 44 1923 431669 in the United Kingdom.

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