Java Technology Facts

• Java technology was invented by Sun Microsystems and celebrated its 10-year Birthday in March 2005
• The Java platform specifications and compatibility standards are controlled by the independent industry members of the Java Community Process
• Java software runs on more types of consumer and embedded devices, smart cards, ATMs, thin clients, PCs, servers, and mainframes than any other software
• Java applications are more resistant to viruses than any other popular programming language
• Today's five million Java developers are the largest community of software developers
• The annual JavaOne Developers Conference has been the largest gathering of software developers for over 10 years
• Sun estimates the total Java Economy to be more than (USD)$100 billion in sales annually driving an additional $110 billion in related IT spending
• The Java economy includes 1.65 billion smart cards, 800 million PCs shipped with Java, 1.2 billion Java Powered phones (source: Ovum), and over 180 telecom providers who deploy Java technology