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Jini: Pronounced "gee-nee." A Java-based distributed computing environment from Sun in which devices can be plugged into the network and automatically offer their services and make use of other services...; Full Jini Definition >>

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Design a Jini-Based Service Broker for Dynamic Service Combination Framework: The increased use of electronic service has invented a new term Service-Oriented Architecture. In a typical distributed environment consisting of many independent devices and services, it is practically required to apply a framework of dynamically combining service. The goal in developing such a framework is to add variety of functional...; Tags: Jini, Service, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Java, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; White papers 2006-09-01
Here Jini, Here Jini, Jini, jini: Here Jini, Here Jini, Jini, jiniI was under the impressionthat Jini was just another way of doing device drivers. If what you say is true, then Jini is worse than .NET in being able to explain what it is.Price+perf is what matters, not number of coresCertainly mult-core has been around...; Tags: Java, Microsoft Corp., Jini, MAJC; Discussion threads 2006-03-23
Here Jini, Here Jini, Jini, jini: Right now the MulticoreExpo that's been going on at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California is wrapping up. ARM's John Goodacre, chair of EEMBC Multiprocessing benchmark group, was planning to present a session entitled A technical insight into the EEMBC MP benchmarks that I would have loved to attend....; Tags: Java, Jini, Jini system; Blog posts 2006-03-23
Sun releases Jini with open-source license: Sun releases Jini with open-source licenseI always thought this technology had promise. A device that could deliverit's own driver, and be autodetected. Hopefully this will advance the uses. I would like to see JINI enabled printers for instance.; Tags: Java, Jini, open-source license, Sun Microsystems Inc., open source; Discussion threads 2005-10-19
Jini, meet RFID, meet wish list: Jini, meet RFID, meet wish listMicrosoft's PC coding .... elaborate please"JAVA, which started out as a virtualization of the hardware in TV set top boxes and became the business critical technology it is now mainly in response to Microsoft's PC coding habits" Could somebody actually tell me...; Tags: Programming languages, Development tools, RFID, Windows sale, Jini, Microsoft Corp., Java; Discussion threads 2005-07-06

Jini, meet RFID, meet wish list: In the human world people move around, interact, and move on. The interaction protocols: on the surface language, commonalities, and purpose, aren't well understood but the interactions work. You and I could meet tomorrow, exchange some information, and move on with both of us marginally enriched by the experience. Eventually...; Tags: RFID, XML, JXTA; Blog posts 2005-07-06
Build a Compute Grid With Jini Technology: This paper describes how Jini technology and JavaSpaces technology are used to implement the master/worker pattern to perform parallel computation on a compute grid. Jini technology, because it is designed to help people build distributed systems that are highly adaptive to change, can simplify and reduce the costs of building...; Tags: Jini, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; White papers 2004-12-01
Jini wishes may finally come true: Jini wishes may finally come trueThis sounds likea complete waste of time.or a case of"Will it be yet another example where industry clout and marketing savvy pull off a transformation that the original technology innovator could not?"the monopoly that controls the brower controls web services - how knows; Tags: Java, Jini; Discussion threads 2004-03-07
Three Organizations Rely on Jini Network Technology: The ability to communicate with anyone, anytime, anywhere is no longer just an idea. Thanks to Sun's Jini network technology, it's a reality. In this success story, you'll see how Jini technology has enabled three organizations to enhance both products and systems. From the battlefield to the boardroom, kitchen to...; Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Jini, Network Technology, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Case studies
Sun Case Study: Entegrity Solutions Corporation: The growing market for e-commerce demands secure, reliable, scalable solutions for sending confidential information. Based on Sun's Jini technology, Entegrity's AssureDelivery solution provides complete, integrated access management and application security software and services for a wide range of customers, including large online e-commerce companies. To fill the demand for flexible...; Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Entegrity Solutions Corp., Jini, Jini Technology, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Case studies
Sun Case Study: FETISH Federation: Soon a computerless, family-run hotel in Italy and a major international airline serving millions of passengers a year will be able to access the same tourist data and applications. Spontaneously, on demand. Because the ability to communicate with anyone, anytime, anywhere, using any device is no longer just an idea....; Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Jini, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Case studies
Sun Case Study: appropria: appropria is a software company headquartered in Pleasanton, California that is engaged in the design, building, and marketing of applications that create an Intelligent Interface between users and corporate information databases. It faced the challenge of integrating information from a wide range of separate, incompatible information silos and cutting administration...; Tags: Application, Sun Microsystems Inc., Jini, Appropria, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Case studies
Sun Case Study: Echelon Corporation: Echelon Corporation is a worldwide leader in networking everyday devices, with thousands of companies developing products using Echelon technologies and millions of nodes installed worldwide in building, industrial, transportation, home, and other environments. To enable the millions of existing as well as future devices to participate in Jini technology-based federations,...; Tags: Network, Sun Microsystems Inc., Jini, Echelon, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Case studies
Jini Technology Keeps Orbitz Moving: Adaptive System Architecture Is Key to Company's Growth and Success: Orbitz was formed by leading U.S. airlines to access the rapidly growing online travel industry, to address consumers' need for an unbiased, comprehensive display of fares and rates in a single location, and to establish a lower-cost distribution channel for suppliers. As a low-cost provider in an industry that has...; Tags: System Architecture, Jini, Orbitz, Jini Technology, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Case studies
Orange Enhances Service Delivery With Jini Technology: To provide its customers with the widest range of services, Orange forms partnerships with third party service developers, and deploys state-of-the-art technologies to enable these partners to deliver their products and services to Orange customers. Key to the successful delivery of these products and services is the ability to add...; Tags: Orange PCS, API, Jini, Business Structures, Finance; Case studies
JISGA: A Jini-Based Web Service-Oriented Grid Architecture: This paper describes how to extend a Jini system into an OGSA-compliant infrastructure for Grid computing by introducing Web service techniques into the Jini system. The Jini-based Service-oriented Grid Architecture JISGA is presented, the functionality of the system is described, and the main services and components of the system are...; Tags: Web, Jini, Java, Programming Languages, Software Development, Software/Web Development; White papers

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Smarter homes with an Amigo: I'm sure that some of you remember Jini, an initiative launched in 1998 by Bill Joy of Sun Microsystems. This software was supposed to turn all the devices we use into 'network citizens,' as Joy said. It never really worked. And even if the electronic devices we own are...; Tags: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Interoperability, Device, Network, Middleware, Information And Communication Technology, Amigo, Tools & Techniques, Strategy, Networking, Management, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2007-12-01
Sun's JavaFX = Microsoft Silverlight (in theory, at least): Sun's JavaFX = Microsoft Silverlight (in theory, at least)Java rules the known universeJava absolutely dominates the software development market. Java has been and continues to be a raging success. All of this prior to Java being open-sourced. Now that Java is OSS, we'll see it playing an...; Tags: Programming languages, Java 6, Java horse, theory, C#, Java, JavaFX, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-05-08
Q&A with Tim Bray: In the months and weeks leading up to Mondays announcement there was considerable speculation about which open source license Sun would choose for Java. When I learned it would be GPL, I had a number of concerns and questions about what this would mean for developers of both free and...; Tags: General, Java, Licenses, Community, Programming, Sun; Blog posts 2006-11-13
Hi TV, this is dishwaher speaking!: For several decades now, weve read that our homes will become smart and that well have many robotic slaves at our service. But it never worked. A recent European initiative, TEAHA short for The European Application Home Alliance wants to give another try. And it has enrolled some big industrial...; Tags: TEAHA team, TEAHA; Blog posts 2006-10-20