Leveraging Oracle OpenWorld '97 as a platform to showcase the synergy between Java and Oracle Corp.'s Network Computing Architecture™, Sun Microsystems, Inc. announced today its role as a Platinum Sponsor of Oracle OpenWorld '97 (OOW) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

OOW '97, scheduled for September 21-26, is expected to be the largest network computing show in history, as well as Oracle's biggest event ever. Sun is providing Ultra Servers to support the on-site network backbone.

"Sun Day" kicks off OOW on September 22, focusing on helping customers develop, deploy and manage Java-enabled Oracle solutions throughout the enterprise. Sun's chairman and CEO, Scott McNealy will begin the full day of announcements, presentations and demonstrations with his keynote speech, "100 % Java in a Networked Computing Legacy World."

Sun Speakers

Senior Sun executives will speak on Oracle(R) core competencies including: 100% pure Java in existing application development environments; deploying mission-critical, Java-based Oracle Applications™ in a thin-client environment; implementing and supporting distributed Internet based enterprise solutions; safe, scalable and manageable Web-based data warehouses; and architectural considerations for large scale RDBMS environments. Sun speakers include Matt Thompson, senior Java Technology engineering manager; Michaele Rittenburg vice president of Sun IR; Ken Buchannan director of Consulting Practice; Donna Rubin, senior Data Warehouse Technology manager; David Yen, vice president, Server Technology.

"Meet the Expert" Demo Area

Sun Day will feature engineering and development technical experts in a number of core Oracle competencies including: sizing and distributing Oracle databases, building safe e-commerce solutions, developing and deploying 100% pure Java solutions and tips and techniques on how to deploy thin-client solutions in the enterprise. Key demos will focus on new and improved worldwide implementation for professional services, workgroup solutions for data marts, and Sun's enterprise solutions on Oracle.

Customers or prospects who wish to attend may register via the Internet, visit the OOW Web site at http://www.oracle.com/openworld, or register by phone at 800/304-4664 (U.S. and Canada) or 972/349-7686 (International). To receive automated fax back registration forms and conference information, please use the fax back service at 972/498-9816.

About Oracle Corporation

Oracle Corporation is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and the world's second largest software company. With annual revenues of $5.7 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education and support services, in more than 140 countries around the world.

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Source: Sun Microsystems, Inc.