- Wed Mar 27 2002 Sun offers tools to build Java for gadgets
Sun Microsystems released a test version of developer tools Wednesday to help programmers write Java software that works on small gadgets such as cell phones, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based server seller said. The product will be integrated into developer tools supplied by Nokia, Siemens, Sony Ericsson and Sprint--some of the top advocates of Java 2 Micro Edition, which lets Java programs run on cell phones, dashboard computers, set-top boxes and other devices. The tools let a programmer simulate a gadget on a more powerful computer, Sun said.
In addition, Sun announced a test version of its Forte tools for Sun One, letting people write software that supports emerging Web services standards, including SOAP, WSDL and UDDI.
- Tue Oct 29 2002 Oracle's Java tools get makeover
The database software company adds the latest Java and Web services standards to its development toolset.
- Fri Feb 1 2002 Sun ships Java tools for Web services
The company releases a starter kit, which features a tutorial and development tools, to allow software developers to use Java to build and run Web services.
- Thu Jan 25 2001 IBM technology lets B2B fingers do the walking
Big Blue is giving the open-source community a Java technology that will allow businesses to connect to a giant online directory for conducting e-commerce.
- Wed Aug 15 2001 IBM debuts new Web tools
Big Blue announces plans to ship a new version of WebSphere Studio, a set of software-development tools that convert existing Java software into Web-based software and services.
- Tue Jun 25 2002 IBM, Sun unveil Web services tools
The former announces a starter kit linking the Java language to Web services, while the latter unveils a reference architecture for its SunONE project.
- Fri Sep 12 2003 Sun updates J2EE for Web services
The computing giant releases an early version of source code for version 1.4 of the Java flavor, with support for a new WS-I Web services standard.
- Mon May 17 2004 Web services start-up revamps
Systinet names a new CEO, introduces a product designed to expand its reach in the market for Web services tools and renames its product line.
- Wed Dec 11 2002 Novell upgrades Web services tool
The company adds password protection to its directory server as it looks to tap its strength in networking and directories to step further into the Web services market.
- Tue May 4 2004 Microsoft bringing Web services home
The software maker, along with Hewlett-Packard and other companies, announces a new specification for linking consumer electronics devices to Windows.

