Sun and the China Standard Software Company Partner to Establish the Java Desktop System(TM) as the Foundation for China's Fast Growing IT Industry
The CSSC and Sun Microsystems technology licensing agreement will pave the way for the CSSC to deliver its own branded desktop products using the Java Desktop System as the foundation for its desktop standards, subject to export approval from the U.S. government. The PRC plans to ultimately install at least 200 million copies of an open-standards-based desktop solution throughout the country. Starting with approximately 500,000 to one million seats per year, the multi-year agreement is planned to start at the end of 2003.
"The mission of the CSSC is to offer the best quality, cost effective and local-branded desktop solution for millions of Chinese customers. Our partnership with Sun Microsystems is instrumental in advancing our technology strategy and helping CSSC to become a competitive force in the global market," said Han Naiping, general manager, CSSC. "With the Java Desktop System, Sun will provide the necessary technology to significantly strengthen our desktop initiatives. We expect to continue evolving our collaboration to cover a wider range of partner projects in the future. I firmly believe the partnership between CSSC and Sun will be a mutually beneficial success."
"Linux and open source software bring new opportunities not only to China, but also to other countries around the world," said Li Wuqiang, deputy director-general, Department of High and New Technology Development and Industrialization, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) People's Republic of China. "A desktop solution based on open standards means more choice, an affordable price and a higher level of information security. China warmly welcomes international cooperation in this area, such as this agreement between CSSC and Sun."
Sun And AMD Form Strategic Alliance Monday November 17, 12:16 pm ET
LAS VEGAS -(Dow Jones)- Sun Microsystems Inc. (NasdaqNM:SUNW - News) and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NYSE:AMD - News) confirmed plans to adapt Sun's Solaris, Linux and Java technologies with Advanced Micro's 64-bit Opteron chip.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier Monday the two Silicon Valley companies formed an alliance that could help their battles against larger rivals, such as Intel Corp. (NasdaqNM:INTC - News) . The Journal said the arrangement could help Advance Micro of Sunnyvale, Calif., make inroads against Intel in corporate computer rooms, where Sun has a major presence.
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