In 1986, Sun Microsystems sponsored the first ConnectathonTM event, a unique forum for testing software and hardware interoperability. Connectathon is a network proving ground allowing vendors to test their interoperability solutions, with special emphasis on NFS and Internet protocols.
Over the years, the vendor-neutral Connectathon has attracted a large number of development engineers from all major computer systems companies and a wide variety of software vendors. All have the common goal of making heterogeneous multivendor networking a reality.
Connectathon is an excellent opportunity for vendors to verify that their distributed computing software interoperates with a wide range of client/server implementations on different operating systems. Everything from laptops to supercomputers can be linked together under one roof, encouraging interaction among vendors, engineers and developers in a confidential atmosphere. Implementations are tested and debugged at Connectathon. There are panel discussions as well as open sessions on the latest developments in technologies and solutions by Connectathon participants.
Connectathon is a place where engineers can gather without marketing hype and can exchange ideas and information.