Oracle announces Internet of Things Developer Challenge

BANGALORE, INDIA: Oracle is giving IT professionals a chance to be part  of and contribute to the Internet of Things movement.

The company has announced an exciting global challenge - the Internet of Things (IoT) Developer Challenge, which is open for entries until May 30, 2014.

The challenge will reward Java developers who create outstanding applications using Oracle's Java Embedded technologies with devices, boards and other IoT technologies. If you are a member of this talented group, then this challenge is for you. Join the millions of Java enthusiasts across the globe, who are participating in this global challenge.

Here's how you can enter:

· Create a well-implemented, innovative and useful application using Java Embedded with devices, boards or other IoT technologies.

· Complete the Challenge Entry Requirements form at https://www.java.net/challenge/registration

· Submit a video and the code of a working project.

Criteria:

· The entries will be judged based on quality of implementation, innovation and usefulness.

· Quality: a well-implemented project with working code and that uses Oracle Java Embedded with computer boards, devices or IoT technologies

· Innovation: a new and innovative way of using Java Embedded

· Usefulness: a project that meets a business need

 Prizes:

Prizes will be awarded in two categories: professional and student. They include paid team trips to JavaOne, San Francisco 2014, laptops, Oracle certificate exam vouchers and more.

Dates to remember:

· Submission deadline is May 30th, 2014

· Winners announced June 30th, 2014

· JavaOne, San Francisco 2014 from Sept. 28th to Oct. 2nd, 2014

For more details, visit https://www.java.net/challenge