Java Card 3.0 Specification Available

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Java Card technology enables smart cards and other devices with very limited memory to run small applications, called applets, that employ Java technology. It provides smart card manufacturers with a secure and interoperable execution platform that can store and update multiple applications on a single device. Deployed in markets as diverse as Telecommunications, Finance and Citizen ID, Java Card technology is the most pervasive open platform for secure devices, with over 3.5 Billion Java Powered smart cards deployed worldwide. Sun Microsystems is now releasing the latest specifications of its market leading Java Card technology, and industry experts believe it will revolutionize the way smart card services are conceived and deployed.

Why a New Version?


Since the introduction of Java Card technology in 1997, Sun Microsystems and its licensees have been working closely to make sure the specifications remain current and continue to to reflect the latest requirements from the smart card industry. Version 2.2.2 released in 2006, was the 6th update based on the original architecture for Java Card technology.

Read More http://java.sun.com/products/javacard/3.0/