Sun Microsystems has launched Sun Java Real-Time System 2.0 (Java RTS), a standards-based extension of the Java platform designed to help developers gain control over their Java software.

This new release claims to combine the power and scalability of the Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) with the flexibility of the Java platform to address a growing demand for predictable computing in industries such as aerospace, financial services and scientific research.

According to Rich Green, executive vice president, Software, Sun, "Java RTS helps enable developers to tackle the issue of achieving predictable responses to requests and thus create the truly deterministic systems needed for the financial, telecommunications and industrial automation sectors."

Java RTS helps developers to set process priorities according to their importance. Recycling memory within Java software programmes is a key feature of this new version. Using this method, developers can determine how and when functions should be executed - down to a specific millisecond or less.

Java RTS 2.0 also claims to run on any of over 800 x86 and SPARC processor based platforms compatible with the Solaris 10 OS.