Sun Microsystems was an American technology company that was a major player in the computer industry from the 1980s to the early 2000s. Sun was best known for its work in developing computer hardware and software products for enterprise-level computing, including servers, workstations, and storage systems. Sun’s products were used by a variety of businesses and organizations, including universities, government agencies, and financial institutions. The company was also instrumental in the development of the Internet, with its network protocols and software playing a key role in the early growth of the Web. In 2010, Sun Microsystems was acquired by Oracle Corporation.