Collax announces software development kit

   
  Server via Plug-and-Play:  The Collax Software Development Kit 
   
  The SDK enables a fast and simple integration of Linux-based applications in the Collax Solution
Platform
   
  BEDFORD, Mass., March 15, 2007 – 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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