Welcome: Guest

log in

Java Me: Renewed Relevance, Renewed Risk

Publication Date February 2007
Publisher Ovum
Product Type Report
Pages 19
ISBN Number not applicable
Product Code OVM00300

Summary

Java ME is by far the most widely deployed application platform on mobile phones today, but the environment has been far from consistent. This has resulted in complications for developers who have been forced to maintain multiple ports of applications for differing Java ME implementations across devices. As the capabilities of the Java ME platform are gradually extended through new Java Specification Requests (JSRs), can this situation improve or will fragmentation persist? This report looks at four major areas of potential conflict in Java ME today: platform definitions, user interface, device management, and data and file management.

Content

  • Key messages
  • Java ME must respond to market changes
  • Can renewed fragmentation be avoided?
  • Platform definitions - major upgrades, support varies
  • CDC 1.1.2 - high end but little support so far
  • MSA - ready for a mid-range splash in 2007
  • MSAA - a step too far?
  • User interface - simplicity and applicability win again
  • MUIC API - develop and they will come
  • AGUI - operator control of the UI resisted
  • Device management
  • Mobile Operational Management - SOA for the mobile Java masses?
  • Device Management API - OMA DM-compliant, expect widespread support
  • Data and file management
  • PDAP - opening the sandbox
  • CHAPI - integrating Java ME with phone functions
Delivery Details

PDF:Delivered by email usually within 4 to 8 UK business hours.

PRINT/CD-ROM:Despatched within 1 to 2 working days.

Industry Events