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Title:

Evolving Java Runtimes for Emerging Computer Trend

Stream:

Java SIG (4)

Speakers:

Andrew Low

Abstract:

The hardware, software and language landscape is continuing to change computing. The emerging trends causing evolutionary pressure on Java runtimes include: Web2.0; Multi-Core; Terabyte Heaps; Deterministic QoS; Multi-Language; Virtualization; MIPS per Watt; Application Complexity Scaling; Software as a Service. This talk will discuss several strategic efforts within the IBM research and development communities to investigate solutions to the problems in each of these areas. It will provide the audience with a clear sense of where IBM sees Java runtimes are headed as these trends emerge, and how this will impact current software stacks that rely on Java.

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Bio:

Andrew Low:

<b>Andrew Low, Senior Technical Staff Member, J9 Virtual Machine, IBM Ottawa Lab</b><br>\nAndrew joined Object Technology International Inc. (OTI) in 1994 as a university graduate after working as a co-op student for several terms. He remained with the company when IBM aquired OTI in 1996, helping to lead the team through the transition to IBM. His work has always been associated with Virtual Machine (VM) technology, ranging from the very small: Nokia cell phones / Palm PDA devices, to the very large: IBM zSeries (System/390) mainframe systems. \n<br><br>\nHe currently serves as a technical leader on the J9 VM team at the IBM Ottawa Lab, helping shape the core technology behind IBM`s java runtimes. Andrew has played a key role in the development of the J9 VM and is a recognized expert in embedded systems and the J2ME marketplace. Recently he has been involved in several strategic efforts to push java runtime technology into the Web2.0 world, as well as ensuring that the J9 team as a whole continues to deliver on product commitments.