include ("/web/docs/lwn/include/advertising.php3") ?>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Hilary Kenworthy/Joel Richman PAN Communications, Inc. 978/474-1900 lutris@pancomm.com <mailto:lutris@pancomm.com> Unstrung.com Names Lutris Technologies To The Unstrung 25 List Of The Wireless Industry's Best Companies Open Source Software Development Methodology Cited as Competitive Advantage SANTA CRUZ, Calif., -- May 22, 2001 -- Lutris Technologies Inc., a leading provider of application server technology for wired and wireless development and deployment, today announced that it has been chosen by Unstrung.com as one of the 25 most innovative companies in the wireless industry. The Unstrung 25 represents a collection of companies that is cutting through the public relations hype and delivering on the promise of universally accessible Web applications today. Lutris was named to the Unstrung 25 after nearly a year of evaluation by the Unstrung staff. Lutris Technologies is the creator of the Lutris Enhydra application server, a protocol and device independent application server designed to deliver Web applications to both wired and wireless devices in the broadest global markets. Lutris used an open source software development methodology to create the strongest and most flexible product available for the building of applications accessible by any device. "Lutris is one of the few companies in the wireless space to embrace the open source movement," said Josh Newman, president and editor of Unstrung.com. "In a sector where many solutions sound the same, CTO's are looking for the edge in quality. Open source should give Lutris that edge." By drawing upon the strengths of a global community of software developers, Lutris has created a universal tool that supports both wired and wireless clients. Lutris Enhydra leverages Java and XML to create an extensible, device independent architecture designed for current and future Web presentation technologies, and a single Lutris Enhydra application can easily deliver content to any client, including HTML, WML, XHTML, cHTML, VoiceXML and Java devices. In addition, Lutris Enhydra supports all of the Globe's major wireless protocols, including WAP, CDMA, GSM, CDPD and others. "Lutris is honored to take its place among the 25 companies Unstrung has chosen to recognize," said Yancy Lind, president and CEO of Lutris Technologies. "By embracing an open source software development methodology, Lutris has created a truly unique product in the industry, one that is delivering on the promise of an Internet that is accessible anywhere, anytime." About the Unstrung 25 The wireless industry has suffered from too much hype and too little delivery. The Unstrung 25 represents a collection of companies that is cutting through the hype and delivering on the promise of wireless today. This prestigious award is a result of nearly a year of evaluation by the Unstrung staff. The Unstrung editorial staff has evaluated over 1500 nominated companies over the course of the last year, speaking with CEO's, CTO's and employees at each of the nominated companies. The decisions were based on the votes of the Unstrung staff and based upon the following criteria: vision, potential for substantial near-term revenue, quality of current deals and partnerships, differentiation from competition, and sustainability. About Lutris Technologies Lutris Technologies, a leading provider of application server technology for wired and wireless development and deployment, is the original developer and primary sponsor of Enhydra, a leading open source Internet application server supporting Java, XML, and wireless technologies. Lutris offers a full range of support services and technical training to Lutris Enhydra customers and provides complete Internet consulting services, including strategy and development services, to the Enhydra community and to Internet-savvy businesses. Clients range from entrepreneurs and companies launching new Web ventures to Fortune 500 IT organizations growing their business with an online presence. Additional information about Lutris products and services is available at www.lutris.com, or call (877) 688-3724, (831) 460-7590 or +44 1923 431669 in the United Kingdom. ###