JackBe Adds Key Executives to Sharpen Focus On AJAX/SOA-Based Solutions That Dramatically Improve Web-Based Enterprise Applications

April 10, 2006; 07:58 AM

JackBe, the leading provider of enterprise AJAX solutions that advance the online experience, today announced a significant expansion of its management team with the addition of three renowned Java/Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) experts from Sun Microsystems.

Joining JackBe as Chief Technology Officer is John Crupi, a Sun Distinguished Engineer and former CTO of Sun's Enterprise Web Services Global Practice responsible for SOA strategy and initiatives. Deepak Alur, a Sun Principal Engineer and Sun's lead architect for implementing eBay's V3 project and other large-scale enterprise projects for key clients, joins as JackBe's VP of engineering. Dan Malks, also a Sun Principal Engineer and a leader in SOA initiatives for firms such as Sabre and AOL, assumes the role of VP of application platform. Malks was named Technology Innovator of the Year in 2005 for leading the development of technology infrastructure for Bono and U2's worldwide Vertigo tour, allowing fans to enlist into the ONE campaign.

Crupi, Alur and Malks are also co-authors of "Core J2EE Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies," an industry standard best-selling book focused on building Java-based enterprise applications using proven solutions.

These additions reinforce JackBe's position in the market for enterprise-class, AJAX-based solutions that improve the usability and productivity of Web-based business applications. JackBe's unique combination of AJAX and SOA expertise will help customers obtain the maximum benefits from these new enterprise Web technologies.

"JackBe's new technology leaders round out our world-class team, and bring the perfect combination of technology, innovation and go-to-market skills," said JackBe CEO Luis Derechin. "John, Deepak and Dan are brilliant technologists, and were central players in Sun's efforts to deliver Java-based business solutions to major enterprises. At JackBe, they will play a key role in defining a product and solutions architecture that will help businesses leverage the power of the Web."

The company also announced that Yiheng Shi, former practice manager for Sun's telecom group, has joined as VP of services. As VP of services, Yiheng Shi will expand JackBe's consulting team and lead the effort to combine proven AJAX technologies, SOA, implementation expertise and methodology into complete, risk-free solutions. Shi formerly managed regional and national software consulting practices at Netscape, AOL and Sun Microsystems, and also held senior technical positions with Oracle and several systems integrators.

"JackBe is an established leader in the AJAX market space, and its ability to simultaneously attract four key players with such impressive backgrounds speaks to the great potential for AJAX in mainstream enterprises," said Jeremy Geelan, group publisher and editorial director of SYS-CON Media. "The depth of expertise in Java and SOA now present at JackBe clearly communicates the company's intention to push AJAX far beyond simple user interface enhancements into enabling a whole new class of Web-based applications."

JackBe Drives AJAX/SOA Benefits to the Enterprise Market

The new technology team reflects JackBe's push to deliver to enterprises AJAX-based solutions that are guaranteed to dramatically improve the usability, productivity and functionality of current and new Web applications. One of the earliest entrants into the AJAX/Rich Internet Applications space, JackBe boasts a number of customers worldwide that have already used the company's methodology, products and services to improve Web-based applications.

"While big strides have been made in Web-based applications, we envision a future that promises far bigger and better things for organizations that invest in AJAX and SOA technologies," said JackBe CTO John Crupi. "JackBe's comprehensive product set, methodology and approach, plus our successes working with many large organizations, position the company as a significant player in this market."

About JackBe Corporation

JackBe provides AJAX solutions that deliver real business benefits, including competitive differentiation, increased online revenue and sales conversions, higher customer satisfaction and retention, and lower support costs. JackBe enables businesses to increase revenue and profits by improving the usability of their Web applications.

Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, JackBe already counts among its satisfied clients more than 30 industry leaders worldwide supporting more than 4 million end users. Customers include Forbes, Citigroup, McKesson, Tupperware, Sears and Banamex. The company's deployments and deep expertise span the financial services, government, e-commerce and telecommunications sectors.

More information about JackBe is available at www.jackbe.com or by calling 240-744-7620.