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Mon, 04 Jun 2001 13:24
[ANN] Metrowerks unveils host of Wireless Tools at JavaOne
Author: MWRon
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2001 13:24
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2001 13:24
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Metrowerks Unveils a Host of Wireless Development Tools at JavaOne(sm)
Conference
Company To Provide Consistent, Java(tm) Technology-Based Tool Sets For
Wireless Device and Smart Card Development
JAVAONE(sm) CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO-June 4, 2001-Metrowerks outlined
today an array of new Java(tm) technology development tools targeting
everything from phones and handheld computers to smart cards. Among the
new Java technology-based products and technologies Metrowerks is
announcing this week are CodeWarrior(r) for Wireless: Java Development
Kit (JDK), and CodeWarrior for Wireless, Java Edition, both designed
specifically for wireless application development using Java technology.
"Metrowerks' ongoing efforts to support the latest Java APIs is
translating into a powerful set of tools that all Java application
developers should look at," said Curtis Sasaki, director, technology and
evangelism marketing, Sun Microsystems. "Combined with its expertise in
the consumer and embedded market, Metrowerks tools allow developers to
write compelling applications for any device, whether it is a Java
Card-enabled smart card, a mobile phone running CLDC/MIDP, or
communicators powered by PersonalJava(tm)."
Metrowerks' Java technology-based tools are built from the ground up to
support Sun Microsystems' Java(tm) 2 Micro Edition (J2ME), unlike many
competing products that were designed for the server and then modified
for the wireless space.
"Metrowerks' goal is to deliver Java technology-based wireless
development tools that work seamlessly across multiple devices, so
developers can get their products from concept to deployment more
quickly and efficiently, with less training required," said John
Smolucha, vice president of marketing, Metrowerks. "Furthermore, we
plan to enable programmers to address the convergence of markets with
tools that allow for the deployment of wireless applications and content
across markets such as transportation, networking and gaming."
CodeWarrior for Wireless: Java Development Kit
Metrowerks is working directly with hardware manufacturers to allow
developers to specifically target the leading Java-enabled wireless
devices on the market. As a result, the company is making available the
CodeWarrior for Wireless: Java Development Kit (JDK), which ships with
the target hardware in the box. The first JDKs include either the
Motorola Accompli A6288 phone or the iDEN i85s phone. JDKs from other
leading handset and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) manufacturers will
follow.
Designed for fast set-up and installation, the JDKs include CodeWarrior
software development tools, complete documentation, a Metrowerks
t-shirt, all the necessary power supplies, plug adapters and cables, and
one phone.
The CodeWarrior for Wireless JDK for the iDEN i85s phone is available
now. The JDK for the Motorola Accompli A6288 phone will be available
July 31, 2001. Both JDKs are priced at USD$1499 MSRP (U.S. manufacturer
suggested retail price), and USD$1099 MSRP for users of CodeWarrior for
Java, Version 6.0. The tools are hosted on Windows and Macintosh.
CodeWarrior for Wireless, Java Edition
Expected to ship in August 2001, CodeWarrior for Wireless, Java Edition,
will include a wealth of integrated features in a single package, so
developers spend less time piecing together and testing various
components.
CodeWarrior for Wireless, Java Edition, includes all of the features and
functionality currently available in CodeWarrior for Java, Version 6.0.
This includes support for Sun's PersonalJava(tm) and Java(tm) 2 Platform
Standard Edition (J2SE) standards, as well as comprehensive support for
the J2ME Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC) and Mobile
Information Device Profile (MIDP). Support for CLDC and MIDP allows
developers to quickly create Java technology-based applications and
services for CLDC/MIDP-enabled wireless devices such as mobile phones
and pagers.
In addition to key third-party components such as the PointBase database
and iSmartGrid, Eliad Technologies' small footprint Java visualization
technology, CodeWarrior for Wireless, Java Edition includes extensions
to back-end legacy databases, entry level applications, and high
security communications.
Metrowerks will also deliver versions of CodeWarrior for Wireless that
include all of the functionality of the Java Edition with additional
functionality for PDA and games developers. CodeWarrior for Wireless,
Gaming Edition, is expected to ship in September 2001, and CodeWarrior
for Wireless, PDA Edition, is expected to ship in December 2001.
CodeWarrior for Java Card Platform(tm)
Metrowerks is releasing a beta version of the first integrated software
development tool set specifically designed to create applications for
the Java Card technology-based smart card platform. The tool set will
help accelerate the delivery of Java Card technology-based applications
in key industries such as financial services, telecommunications, and
government.
The CodeWarrior for Java Card platform tools will provide developers
with a fully integrated environment for developing Java Card
technology-based applications and will integrate with many of the
industry's leading card readers and software development kits (SDKs),
including those from Schlumberger, Gemplus and Oberthur. The beta
program will begin later this month. The tools are expected to ship in
October 2001.
CodeWarrior for Symbian
In August 2001, Metrowerks expects to deliver a complete set of
CodeWarrior(r) software development tools for the Symbian Java
technology platform. The tools will be geared specifically for
third-party product, application and services development for
Symbian-based wireless information devices. The first CodeWarrior for
Symbian tools will ship in two versions: CodeWarrior for Symbian, Java
Basic Edition; and CodeWarrior for Symbian, Java Professional Edition.
Subsequent product releases will include C/C++ support.
Manufacturers developing devices based on the Symbian platform include
Ericsson, Kenwood, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Psion, Sanyo and Sony.
About Metrowerks
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Metrowerks develops,
markets and supports CodeWarrior hardware and software development tools
and middleware for a number of operating systems and the most popular
microprocessors. CodeWarrior tools allow programmers to build
applications from one unique integrated development environment (IDE).
Metrowerks is an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola Inc.
(NYSE:MOT). For more information, please visit the Metrowerks web site
at http://www.metrowerks.com.
Metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered
trademarks of Metrowerks Corp. All other company and product names may
be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
companies/holders, and are hereby recognized. Sun, Sun Microsystems,
the Sun logo, Java, Java Card, J2SE, J2ME, PersonalJava, JavaOne, and
all Java technology-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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