A seasoned Java professional has to know more than just the syntax of the Java language. Java EE offers a set of standardized technologies for enterprise development. A number of open-source frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate are widely used in a variety of Java applications. Familiarity with new 'beyond-Java' languages and technologies will widen your horizons and make you a more valuable Java professional. Real-World Java Seminar is sponsored by CodeGear, Red Hat, Nexaweb, Farata Systems, and PusToTest.

AJAXWorld Conference & Expo 2007 West will offer a new dedicated 'iPhone Track.' Another dedicated track will offer a comparative education opportunity for conference delegates on emerging RIA tools such as Adobe Flex, Microsoft Silverlight, and Sun JavaFX.

SYS-CON.TV panel discussion during the "RIA Shootout" compared Adobe's Flex, Microsoft's Silverlight, and Sun Microsystems' JavaFX technologies and hosted renowned i-technology industry commentators and SYS-CON bloggers such as Coach Wei, Kevin Hoffman, Debbie Moynihan, Mike Potter, and Yakov Fain, with moderator, SYS-CON publisher Roger Strukhoff.

Panelists included SOA World Magazine editor-in-chief Sean Rhody (CSC), Open Source Specialist and SYS-CON's Industry Blogger Debbie Moynihan (IONA), Nexaweb's founder and CTO and SYS-CON's Industry Blogger Coach Wei, ColdFusion Developer's Journal editor-in-chief Simon Horwith (AboutWeb), and SOA World Conference & Expo 2007 East speaker Jason Bloomberg (ZapThink). The panel was moderated by SYS-CON.TV founder and host Roger Strukhoff.

Laszlo Systems is the original developer of the open source platform OpenLaszlo, and provider of Rich Internet Applications and services that advance the Web experience. OpenLaszlo is an XML-native foundation for building next generation Web applications that increase customer retention, conversion and brand loyalty.

The world's leading Rich Internet Applications & Web 2.0 event is expected to attract more than 2,000 i-technology developers. AJAXWorld grew from a single track, one-day seminar, less than a year ago, into a four-day international conference & expo with more than 150 sessions delivered in nine simultaneous tracks, by more than 120 faculty members. The conference now includes the world famous AJAXWorld University's AJAX Developer Bootcamp, OpenLaszlo Track and Adobe Flex 3 Developer Bootcamp. This year's AJAXWorld Expo Floor is expected to display bleeding edge RIA technologies from more than 75 leading AJAX vendors.

JackBe is the premier provider of software and services that combine the strengths of AJAX and SOA with reliable, optimized Web connectivity to deliver Enterprise Mashups and Rich Enterprise Applications (REA). The complete JackBe platform enables business unit developers to quickly create desktop-like Web applications and enterprise mashups while still maintaining centralized IT governance, security, and control.

Backbase is a leading provider of AJAX-based Rich Internet Application (RIA) software and solutions. Backbase software provides a comprehensive AJAX development framework that is based on open standards, easy to learn by developers and integrates seamlessly into existing IT environments. Developers use Backbase AJAX software to create rich applications that deliver a superior end-user experience. Founded in 2003, Backbase is headquartered in San Mateo, California and Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

ICEsoft is the leading provider of standards-compliant, AJAX-based solutions for deploying pure Java, rich Internet applications. ICEfaces is the first integrated AJAX application framework that enables Java EE application developers to easily create and deploy thin-client, rich Internet applications in pure Java.

Kaazing Corporation, one of the new and upcoming RIA companies to watch, will enable its clients to deliver the best possible real-time experience for the Internet. The company provides real-time software solutions to its customers who really care about their end-user experience when it comes to usability, scalability, and performance. In addition to providing commercial enterprise software delivering the best Internet real-time experience possible, Kaazing also provides support, training, and consulting services.

TIBCO Software is a leading business integration and process management software company that enables real-time business. Real-time business is about giving organizations the ability to sense and respond to changes and opportunities as they arise.

Nexaweb's Enterprise Web 2.0 solutions enable enterprises to rapidly deploy Richer, Thinner, Faster applications over the Web. Specifically, applications built with Nexaweb deliver the high performance and robust functionality of client/server software with the universal reach, no-install deployment and centralized management of browser-based applications.

Microsoft technologies enable designers and developers to create next generation web experiences. With frameworks like ASP.NET AJAX, developers can quickly create pages with sophisticated, responsive user interfaces and more efficient client-server communication by simply adding a few server controls to your pages.