25th Jul 2005 11:00
Vodafone Group Plc25 July 2005 25 July 2005 VODAFONE JOINS JAVA VERIFIEDTM PROGRAM Vodafone today announces that it has joined the Java VerifiedTM Program, aprogram to provide a unified process for the testing and certification of JavaTMtechnology-based applications for mobile handsets. In joining the programVodafone becomes the first mobile operator to become a Platinum member in theinitiative. The Java Verified Program is fast becoming the standard for mobile Javaapplication testing since its launch in February 2004 by Motorola, Nokia, SonyEricsson, Siemens and Sun Microsystems. The program provides developers with themost effective way to test, promote and distribute mobile content to globalend-users and subscribers. Developers whose applications successfully pass JavaVerified testing can choose to participate in the marketing and distributionprogram offered by Vodafone. Guy Laurence, Global Terminals and Consumer Marketing Director, Vodafone Group,said, "Vodafone has already stated its commitment to reducing fragmentation inthe mobile content value chain. Our advocacy of the Java Verified Programfurther demonstrates that commitment by helping lead the industry towards astandard approach to testing. A single testing process ensures that developerscan now more easily reach out to the millions of Vodafone live! customersworldwide, with significantly reduced time-to-market. "Vodafone will also bring to the Java Verified Program a considerable experiencein certification as an operator, and will work closely with Sun Microsystems andthe other members of the program to ensure evolution of testing standards inline with the growth and needs of the industry going forward." "We have entered a new era of participation on the network. 2005 marks the yearthat worldwide mobile phone deployments officially surpass the total worldwideinstallation of both PCs and fixed-line phones - and it will only expand fromhere," said Jonathan Schwartz, President and COO at Sun Microsystems. "Vodafonebrings a wealth of experience to the Java Verified Program, and their activeparticipation with Sun and its partners in this initiative helps the entiremobile communications ecosystem monetize the enormous growth in the wirelessmarket." Vodafone is confident that the market is mature enough to migrate from previouscertification methods and beginning 25th July 2005, will require all new mobileJava applications distributed over Vodafone live! to be successfully testedunder the Java Verified Program. By defining common criteria for contenttesting, the Java Verified Program provides developers with the most effectiveway to test, promote, and distribute mobile content to global end-users andsubscribers. For more information on the JavaTM Verified Program please see:http://www.javaverified.com/index.jsp - ends - For further information: Vodafone Group Plc Media RelationsBen PadovanJanine YoungTel: +44 (0) 1635 673310 About Vodafone Vodafone is the world's largest mobile community with over 165 millionproportionate customers, equity interests in 27 countries and Partner Networksin a further 14 countries. For further information about Vodafone, please visit the Vodafone Group website:www.vodafone.com. Trademarks: All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of theirrespective owners. Sun, Sun Microsystems, Java, and Java Verified are all trademarks This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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