Sun enhances Java apps store with PayPal

SAN FRANCISCO, USA: At PayPal X Innovate 2009, Sun Microsystems, Inc. has announced an alliance with PayPal to support application payment in the Java Store Beta and enhancements to the beta user experience.

The announcement was made by Eric Klein, vice president of Java marketing at Sun and Osama Bedier, vice president of Platform and Emerging Technology at PayPal, during the opening keynote of PayPal X Innovate 2009.

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"Java is one of the world's most ubiquitous technology platforms, providing developers access to over 800 million global desktops. Through this exciting alliance with PayPal, the Java Store Beta now provides a powerful channel for Java developers to not only connect with, but also to help monetize their innovative desktop products to these consumers," said Klein.

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"Sun continues to enhance the Java Store Beta shopping experience by providing one of the easiest, most secure ways to discover, try and then acquire Java software and compelling desktop content," added Klein.

"PayPal and Sun are unlocking huge potential for developers around the world to make money for building Java applications," said Bedier. "Sun is leveraging our Adaptive Payments APIs in the Java Store beta to provide real-time payments to developers when their applications are purchased, and a streamlined single-click purchase experience for consumers."

The latest version of the Java Store Beta delivers an improved look and feel, simplifying navigation throughout the store and enhancing the consumer's ability to find applications of interest.