Today, hosting automation and virtualization software provider, SWsoft, announced that it has launched the SWsoft Developer Network (SWDN). As part of the company's OPEN FUSION initiative, SWsoft hopes the Developer Network will provide developers and partners with resources to integrate applications and services with the company's products.

"SWDN shows our commitment to 100 percent open collaboration with our fast-growing partner ecosystem in creating the next generation of integrated services and infrastructure," said Serguei Beloussov, chief executive officer, SWsoft. "By providing third party and in-house developers and partners with the resources they need, SWDN will enable faster and higher quality development of innovative solutions for the markets we collectively serve."

SWsoft claims the SWDN is appropriate for anyone interested in developing, testing or integrating their solution with one or more of the company's products. Member benefits include:

• Development Licenses: entitled to development licenses for the entire SWsoft product line.


• Software Developer Kits (SDKs) and Documentation: includes SDKs and technical documentation, including API specifications, technical manuals and integration specifications.


• Product Betas: early access to product betas before the general public.


• Forums and Support: access to technical forums and dedicated feedback channels to interact and share information with SWsoft engineers and fellow SWDN members.


• Knowledgebase: access to the SWsoft knowledgebase.


• Certifications: software products can be certified as "Designed for OPEN FUSION" and listed in the OPEN FUSION Catalog.

SWDN offers two levels of involvement. Community Developer offers free access to developer forums, the technical library, and the SWsoft knowledgebase. Professional Developer offers free access for the first year, and costs only $295 annually thereafter. It also includes the Community Developer benefits plus development licenses for all SWsoft products.

Developers and partners can join today by clicking here.

Posted by David Marshall on July 26, 2006 06:14 PM