March 16, 2007; 07:54 AM In tandem with the CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, Collax will present its
Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK offers a comprehensive
collection of development tools, interfaces (Application Programming
Interfaces; APIs) and documentation enabling software manufacturers to
either develop their applications on top of the Collax Solution
Platform, or to integrate existing applications into the platform via
the graphical maintenance user interface, the Collax GUI. Saving both
development effort and time, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and
software companies can now build and market their own Linux-based
server solutions.
"With our SDK for the Collax Solution Platform, we enable ISVs to
benefit from our `Simply Linux' strategy," said Boris Nalbach, CEO of
Collax. "Now software manufacturers can quickly and easily integrate
their solutions with Collax technology, and create turnkey solutions
for their customers. This differentiates us from proprietary platforms
and Linux distributions, making us the right choice for solution
partners targeting small and medium sized businesses."
The Software Development Kit
Using the Collax SDK significantly reduces the go-to-market time for
independent software developers to create Collax platform-based
solutions. In addition, they have access to basic functions such as
e-mail, databases and web servers, and Collax Solution Platform update
management through well-organized, documented and standard interfaces.
The individual Collax Solution Platform components together with these
APIs and the Collax Integration Framework enable a fast integration of
the SDK with no special training required.
The Collax Integration Framework
At the heart of Collax technology lies the Collax Integration Framework
to ensure that Collax solutions are straightforward, and easy to
operate. It includes the graphical user interface (GUI), the operating
system's deeply integrated software components, and simultaneously
running, automated processes that are invisible to the administrator.
Integration Framework technology guarantees uniform configuration and
maintenance of all Collax Solution Platform components so that settings
and respective formats are saved in the system and that dependencies
and consistencies are maintained.
With the Integration Framework, the Collax server is easy to install,
even for administrators with basic knowledge of network and service
configuration; Linux know-how or rights distribution details are not
needed. Standard settings are set-up easily with the AJAX-based
graphical GUI.
Availability
Collax ISV Solution Center experts are available to answer any
questions regarding the Software Development Kit and Collax Solution
Platform. Software manufacturers can order the SDK by signing up for
the free Collax Partner Program membership, and completing the
application form at: http://www.collax.com/en/partners/become-a-partner.html.
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