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News Release from: Esmertec | Subject: JVM for Brew
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 23 October 2003
JVM runs on Brew platform
Last week at ITU Telecom World 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland, Esmertec demonstrated the first market-ready MIDP2.0 True Brew tested and Java certified JVM solution.
Last week at ITU Telecom World 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland, Esmertec demonstrated the first market-ready MIDP2.0 True Brew tested and Java certified JVM solution The optimal high-performance Java virtual machine solution enables Java applications to be deployed just as any other application is offered via Qualcomm's Brew system
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The solution has successfully passed True Brew and J2ME CLDC MIDP2.0 compatibility testing, and so the high quality and fully interoperable implementation complying with both standard platform requirements is now available for wireless operators.
Also affirming the commercial viability of the solution, wireless developers JSmart and Ascendo revealed their intention to offer Java applications and games on Esmertec's JVM for Brew.
"In April 2003, we announced our partnership with Qualcomm to provide a Java solution for Brew", said Christophe Francois, SVP Strategic Marketing, Esmertec.
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"Now we deliver a high performance, fully tested commercial solution, enabling a large number of compelling mobile Java application providers such as JSmart and Ascendo to fully leverage the success of the Brew platform".
Justin Siegel, CEO for JSmart commented: "Thanks to Esmertec and the flexibility of the Brew system, we look forward to providing our Java games to an even larger base of wireless subscribers and begin reaping the rewards of the successful Brew business model".
"We recognise the value of the Brew system's compelling distribution channel and business model for J2ME applications, and are delighted to see Esmertec enable Java on Brew", said Marc Bolh, CEO for Ascendo.
JSmart offers some of the best-selling puzzle and word games in multiple languages for a large international client base.
Ascendo provides popular Java applications, including the award-winning LangToLang line of multilingual dictionaries.
"Esmertec's JVM for Brew offers another choice for operators looking to differentiate their services and increase ARPU with wireless data", said Peggy Johnson, president, Qualcomm Internet Services.
"If an operator chooses to deploy the Esmertec JVM for Brew, the solution would also enable Java developers to take advantage of the Brew distribution system to easily monetise and distribute their Java applications".
Qualcomm's Brew system provides products and services that connect the mobile marketplace value chain, which includes application developers, publishers, content providers, device manufacturers, operators and consumers.
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