Extending the Value Proposition J2EE version 1.3 will become available in the next few months. When it does, J2EE will offer even greater speed, portability and connectivity. A new type of EJB component, the message driven bean, makes it possible to create messaging components with access to all the container-provided services of EJB technology. Vendor lock is eliminated for more types of applications. The container managed persistence feature of the EJB specification is enhanced so that applications that rely on container managed persistence will be even more portable.
Connectivity is expanded to more types of systems.
Enhanced XML support improves XML-based connectivity options. These improvements demonstrate Sun's continuing commitment to the J2EE platform's value proposition of faster solution delivery to market, interoperability and streamlined connectivity. The following J2EE technology licensees are now shipping J2EE-technology compatible products. Hitachi Ltd. Hitachi Ltd. is one of the world's leading global electronics companies, manufacturing and marketing a wide range of products, including computers, semiconductors, consumer products, and power and industrial equipment. SilverStream Software, Inc. SilverStream Software, Inc. delivers software and services that enable businesses to rapidly create, deploy and manage e-business applications.