CORBA Technology and the Java Platform

CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) technology is the open standard for heterogeneous computing. CORBA complements the Java platform by providing a distributed objects framework, services to support that framework, and interoperability with other languages. The Java platform complements CORBA by providing "Write Once, Run Anywhere portability, a highly productive implementation environment, and a very robust platform. By combining the Java platform with CORBA and other key enterprise technologies, Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition creates the ultimate platform for enterprise solutions.

CORBA standards provide the proven, interoperable infrastructure to Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition. CORBA technology is an integral part of the Java 2 platform through Enterprise JavaBeans, RMI over IIOP, Java IDL, and Java Transaction Service.