Sun has revealed wider access to the Unified Testing Initiative (UTI) digital security certificate for installation in Java technology-based mobile and embedded handsets. With the release of this digital security certificate, non-UTI member companies will now be able to run Java Verified signed applications on their mobile phones. As a result, more end users will benefit from the availability of consumer friendly, quality-tested, traceable content from third party developers.
In addition to the security aspects, signing applications with the UTI certificate greatly enhances the consumer experience by providing easier access to identified third party access rights with fewer prompts. Sun also announced that new Unified Testing Criteria (UTC) Version 2.2, the application testing criteria for the Java Platform Micro Edition (Java ME), developed by UTI member companies, is now under review and planned for release in July 2007. Both of these efforts are part of a greater UTI goal to facilitate the growth of the mobile application market by consolidating individual company testing programs, minimising complexity for the developer and reducing overall application deployment costs and time to market.
"The Java Verified Programme is an important market enabler for world wide distribution of mobile content. Industry adoption of a common security certificate will help provide a better overall end user experience and ensure greater security for mobile applications across a broad range of devices," said Laurie Tolson, vice president of the Client Software Group at Sun.
Under the UTI's direction, Sun Microsystems operates the Java Verified Program, which helps enable developers, manufacturers and wireless operators to confidently create, deliver and monetise mobile content and services. All applications, which pass the Java Verified Program, are signed with the Java Verified Digital Signature and are eligible to promote their applications using the widely recognised Java Powered logo. They may also participate in the powerful Java technology-branding program (among the top ten most recognised technology brands) and partnerships, including promotion on java.com.
The UTI is an open industry initiative consisting of LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, Orange/FranceTelecom, Samsung, Sun Microsystems, Sony Ericsson and Vodafone that creates testing criteria to address application deployment challenges and facilitate greater network security.
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