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PR: IBM to Sponsor Collegiate Java Contest
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Timothy F Sipples)
Sat Mar 22 12:38:10 1997
To: os2ann.DISCUSS@bloom-picayune.MIT.EDU
Date: 22 Mar 1997 17:24:55 GMT
From: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy F Sipples)
Reply-To: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy F Sipples)
Reply-to: tsipple@us.ibm.com (Timothy F Sipples)
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IBM to Sponsor Collegiate ACM and Java Contests to Advance the Next Generation
of Software Developers
IBM Exhibits the Future of Computing Technology at ACM97
San Jose, Calif., March 3, 1997 . . . With the Internet sizzling and
businesses moving towards network computing, there has never been a more
exciting or opportune time for college students to shoot for a career in
software programming. As evidence of IBM's commitment to encouraging the
innovation and energy of this next generation of developers, the company today
announced, at ACM97, that IBM will sponsor the ACM International Collegiate
Programming Contest in '98 and beyond.
For 50 years, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has been a major
force in advancing the skills of information technology professionals and
students throughout the world. The ACM International Collegiate Programming
Contest, established in 1977, is the oldest and largest programming
competition for universities and colleges around the globe. This exciting
program pits teams against a host of complex problems which they must solve in
a set amount of time -- fostering creativity, teamwork, and innovation in
building new software.
"The future of software is happening right now," said John Swainson, General
Manager of Application Development, IBM Software Group. "With the 21st Century
right around the corner, it's an extremely exciting time to be in the industry
and we are very pleased to help support the next generation of developers who
will help build this future."
As this future will undoubtedly include the Internet as a strong arena for
business and job growth, the ACM and IBM also announced, at ACM97, a
collegiate Java** developers contest -- Quest for Java '97. This worldwide
competition will run from March 1 - June 30, 1997.
All ACM student members are invited to develop and submit working Java applets
and applications that solve a real-world business problem, or enable an actual
business process or transaction. Contestants will be able to access online
Java education and support throughout the competition.
Prizes to be awarded on July 31, 1997, will include IBM ThinkPads*, $1,000
software gift certificates, bomber jackets, or Addison-Wesley Java book series
sets. In addition, the first 1,000 registrants will receive a one-year
subscription to SIGS Publications' Java Report, a leading industry magazine
that focuses on Java development.
IBM Showcases the Future at ACM97 -- Booths R2 & W1
In addition to announcing sponsorship of the student contests at ACM97, IBM's
exhibits at the show helped paint a picture of how computing technology will
change the way we work and play in the future.
Ever wonder what your desk will look like in the next century? IBM will give
attendees a first-hand glimpse.
How about a friendly game of chess? Visitors to the IBM booth will be able to
match their wits against Deep Blue Jr., a direct descendant of the world's
most powerful chess computer, Deep Blue. Based on the advanced technology of
the IBM RS/6000 SP*, the Deep Blue supercomputer is scheduled to play a
rematch against World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov in New York this coming
May.
Other cool technologies showcased at the IBM ACM97 booths will include
wearable computers and applications that feature 3-D, voice, telephony and
data mining.
Contest Information & Registration
For registration information on next year's ACM International Collegiate
Programming Contest visit the ACM Web site at http://www.acm.org/contest.
Participants must be undergraduate university or college students and members
of the ACM.
To register for Quest for Java '97, visit the Quest for Java '97 Contest
Website at http://www.ibm.com/java/jquest, or contact contest organizers at
jquest@acm.org. Participants must be university students and members of the
ACM (student memberships are available through ACM's Member Services
Department at (212) 626-0500.) Footprint Software Inc., Addison-Wesley and
SIGS Publications are also sponsorship participants in the ACM/IBM Quest for
Java '97 Contest.
About IBM
IBM, the world's largest software provider, creates, develops and manufactures
the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer
systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.
IBM offers complete information about the company, its products, services and
technologies through the World Wide Web. The fastest, easiest way to get
information about IBM software is to go to the IBM Software home page at
http://www.software.ibm.com. For information on IBM's Java initiatives visit
http://www.ibm.com/java.
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* Indicates a trademark or registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation.
** Indicates a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc
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