San Francisco, California - (Website Hosting Directory) - May 24, 2007 - Sun Microsystems, having recently deployed the support of web hosting services, in a partnership with Joyent and NaviSite, has instituted a broad release of its UTI Digital Certificate, through a Java verified program.

Designed to help drive worldwide mobile application security, the unified testing initiative was deployed to assist in the reduction of cost and complexity for developers, and ensure the quality of applications, while enhancing security.

The new installation for Java technology-based mobile and embedded handsets, will enable Java Verified signed applications to run on mobile phones. As a result, it is hoped that more end users will benefit from the availability of consumer friendly, quality-tested, traceable content from third party developers. In addition to the security aspects, signing applications with the UTI certificate greatly enhances the consumer experience by providing easier access to identified third party access rights with fewer prompts.

Sun also announced that new Unified Testing Criteria (UTC) Version 2.2, the application testing criteria for the Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME), developed by UTI member companies, is now under review and planned for release in July 2007. Both of these efforts are part of a greater UTI goal to facilitate the growth of the mobile application market by consolidating individual company testing programs, minimizing complexity for the developer and reducing overall application deployment costs and time to market.

Laurie Tolson, Vice President of the Client Software Group at Sun remarked, ‘’The Java Verified Program is an important market enabler for world wide distribution of mobile content. Industry adoption of a common security certificate will help provide a better overall end user experience and ensure greater security for mobile applications across a broad range of devices.'’

Under the UTI’s direction, Sun Microsystems operates the Java Verified Program, which helps enable developers, manufacturers and wireless operators to confidently create, deliver and monetize mobile content and services. All applications which pass the Java Verified Program are signed with the Java Verified Digital Signature and are eligible to promote their applications using the widely recognized Java Powered logo. They may also participate in the powerful Java technology branding program (among the top ten most recognized technology brands) and partnerships, including promotion on java.com.

The UTI is an open industry initiative consisting of LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Orange/FranceTelecom, Samsung, Sun Microsystems, Sony Ericsson and Vodafone that creates testing criteria to address application deployment challenges and facilitate greater network security. Companies who participate in the UTI reduce their internal testing costs and ensure their testing requirements are addressed in the Java Verified Program, the only industry developed and supported application testing and signing program.

The Unified Testing Criteria focuses on several areas including how well an application behaves on a mobile device and basic usability of the application. Since its launch in early 2004, over 13,000 applications from more than 3,100 registered developers have been tested through the Java Verified Program and the number of developers and companies leveraging the program continues to grow. In addition, the program supports approximately 400 Java technology powered handsets — more devices than any other mobile application testing program, including all of the major global manufacturers.

The JavaOne Conference at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, is one of the leading events for Java technology developers. Established in 1996, the Conference provides technology enthusiasts the opportunity to learn about the latest technology innovations with Java technology, scripting, open source, Web 2.0 and more. Developers get hands-on experience with the technology, can network with their peers, and have the opportunity to network directly with technology experts from technology industry leaders.

Sun develops technologies designed to power some of the world’s most comprehensive markets, in more than 100 countries.

For more information about the UTI digital certificates, please visit: www.javaverified.com.

To learn more about the JavaOne conference, please visit http://java.sun.com/javaone.

To learn more about the new web hosting program, please visit: www.sun.com/startupessentials.

For more information about Sun Microsystems, please visit: http://sun.com.