Developing complex Java-based Web applications often requires substantial technical expertise.   Using NAS for JSP, customers will be able to integrate teams of Web designers with Web developers to rapidly produce Java-based Web applications more efficiently and at a reduced cost.   It brings together the most important aspects of enterprise Web production, - collaboration, control, rapid design and development, easy administration, openness and connectivity into one powerful platform – truly raising the industry standard for the development, deployment and maintenance of enterprise-wide Web applications. Applications developed with NAS for JSP can be deployed to popular Java Application Servers such as IBM Websphere, BEA WebLogic, iPlanet Application Server from the Sun/Netscape Alliance, and others.

“Now Web developers, designers, content creators and content managers will be able to collaboratively develop Java-based applications in less time and with less effort,” said Morris Taradalsky, executive vice president of the enterprise division at NetObjects.  “NAS for Java eliminates the need for high-level technical expertise, traditionally required of Java applications.”

“NAS for JSP is an ideal Web application platform, combining rapid Web design with Java application development,” says Gina Centoni, director of platform product marketing, Sun Microsystems. “With NAS for JSP, what used to require highly-skilled Java programmers can be accomplished by Web designers.  The NAS platform is a practical approach to Web application development that significantly contributes to Java 2, Enterprise Edition adoption as a standard for corporate Web environments.” 

NAS for JSP provides customers with a rapid solution for developing and deploying Java applications in corporate environments that could include multiple platforms such as Windows, Solaris and Linux.  An easy-to-use visual environment facilitates collaboration among members with different roles and skill sets to speed site deployment.  In addition, NAS provides central control over workflow and Web production, provides ease of administration, and leverages investments in existing tools, as well as other front- and back-office applications and systems. 

Availability
NetObjects Authoring Server for Java Server Pages will be available in Q1 of the year 2000.

About NetObjects
NetObjects, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETO), an IBM affiliate (NYSE:IBM), is a leading provider of e-business solutions and services that enable small businesses and enterprises to build, deploy and maintain Web sites on the Internet and corporate intranets.  The NetObjects Enterprise Division is enabling enterprise Web teams to work together more efficiently to develop, manage and update business Web sites with its NetObjects Authoring Server Suite.  In addition, NetObjects Professional Services provides Intranet and Extranet solutions to Fortune 2000 customers and NetObjects certified training and education on NetObjects products, Web marketing/traffic building, site implementation, graphics and companion products.   Through its Small Business Online Division, NetObjects is revolutionizing the ease with which small businesses develop and grow their online business.  The GoBizGo online e-business building solution and NetObjects Fusion® software deliver complete online and desktop Web site applications. 

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