Get the latest thinking of the key architects of "The Network is the Computer" at the new Executive Perspectives site. Jonathan Schwartz, Scott McNealy, Greg Papadopoulos, and Michael Lehman provide their insights on what's in store for the future of computing.. more>

Enterprise application integration critical success factor Featured JBI Net Talk Programs.Tune in on demand to a special four part Sun Net Talk Take 10 Webinar series on Java Business Integration (JBI), Open ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) and service-oriented integration. more>

Solving Business Problems with SOA How Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) can help solve the most challenging issues in your business. more>

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The Web is changing the way we do business today. But ensuring your company's stability and gaining customer confidence in this new paradigm requires an aligned business model and technology strategy. Jim McHugh continues last month's discussion. more>

The CEO Perspective. In a recent speech I asserted it was faster to send a petabyte of data from San Francisco to Hong Kong by sailboat than by the Internet. I got quite a few "how can that possibly be true?" kinds of questions, so here's the math. more>

Fundamental business models are changing. The democratizing power of the Web is opening new market opportunities with near-zero barriers to entry, and driving growth in free software, free education, and even free hardware. Take a look ahead to the shifting business landscape of 2007 and beyond — and start thinking about what your business could and should be doing differently. more>

By Jonathan Schwartz. Throughout history, we've seen several examples of technology literally transforming society. The railroads, telegraph, electrical grid and interstate highway system are good examples. So is the Internet. About 15 years ago, the mass availability of Java and a simple web browser launched the euphoria that led to the now infamous dot-com bubble. Lately, I find myself reminding people that bubbles precede build outs. It happened with each of the technologies I mentioned above, and it's happening with the Internet today. more>

E-C-O stands for economy as well as ecology. In August, Sun and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) announced an energy incentive program that signifies an expanded awareness of how critical energy efficiency is in the data center. Sun's Dave Douglas and PG&E's Mark Bramfitt give their perspectives on what is likely to be the first of many initiatives. more>