Oracle Launches Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2, More

Releases Java ME Embedded 3.2 along with updates to the Oracle Java Wireless Client and Oracle Java ME SDK.

This week, Oracle announced the launch of Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2, and updates to the Oracle Java Wireless Client and Oracle Java ME SDK. The company also unveiled Oracle Java Embedded Suite 7.0 in a separate news release, reporting that the new, packaged offering facilitates creating applications across a wide range of embedded systems including network appliances, healthcare devices, home gateways and routers, and large peripheral devices.

Oracle said that the new Java ME Embedded 3.2 is designed and optimized to meet the unique requirements of small embedded, low power devices, and is based on Oracle Java Wireless Client 3.2. Target markets include wireless modules for M2M, industrial and building control, smart grid infrastructure, home automation, and environmental sensors and tracking.

"This release brings a commercial implementation of Java for small footprint devices based on the ARM architecture, including Cortex-M and Cortex-A," the company said. "[It] allows customers to extend the lifetime, flexibility and value of embedded solutions by enabling application upgrades in the field, without compromising the integrity and security of the system. This provides for after-market updates to many industry-certified devices, without requiring whole device recertification."

In addition to the Java ME Embedded 3.2 release, Oracle Java Wireless Client has been updated to v3.2. It's built around an optimized Java ME implementation that delivers a feature-rich application environment for mass-market mobile devices. This updated version includes support for advanced tooling functions and support for dual SIM functionality. It also leverages standard JSRs, Oracle optimizations/APIs and a flexible porting layer for device specific customizations.

The Oracle Java ME SDK has also been updated to v3.2, providing a complete development environment for both Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 and Oracle Java Wireless Client 3.2. The SDK includes small embedded device support, in-field and remote administration and debugging, new Java ME SDK plug-ins for Eclipse, and a new device skin creator. The new SDK can be downloaded here.

As for Oracle Java Embedded Suite 7.0, it's based on Oracle Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) Embedded 7, Java DB, and versions of GlassFish for Embedded Suite and the Jersey Web Services Framework optimized for reduced footprint. Key features include Java runtime with a reduced footprint that preserves full compliance with the Java SE 7 specification, secure, reliable structured data storage and modern SQL support, and full compliance with the Java Servlet 3.0 specification.

Oracle Java Embedded Suite 7.0 also supports secure hosting of web services, static and dynamic web content and client access to RESTful web services. There are also configuration options to enable deployment-specific tuning and performance optimizations. Additional information can be found here.

In addition to the releases, Oracle said that it's hosting a new Java Embedded @ JavaOne event taking place October 3-4 at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco. "This event allows decision makers to attend the Java Embedded @ JavaOne business-focused program, while their IT/development staff can attend the technically-focused JavaOne conference," the company said.

Oracle is also showcasing Java ME and Java Embedded technologies at JavaOne 2012 during over 60 conference sessions and BOFs, as well as in the JavaOne Exhibition Hall. JavaOne 2012 will take place September 30 - October 4, 2012 in the Zone at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Hotel Nikko, Parc 55 Wyndham and the Taylor Street Café.

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