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AppLink

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Critical Path’s API gateway.

 

 

 

 

Introduction

An open interface to speed development and reduce costs

AppLink is an SDK based on open public interfaces which simplify the development of applications leveraging Critical Path’s consumer messaging platform as well as third party applications. It provides a consistent set of APIs that allow applications to be quickly and easily developed across a broad range of devices and user interface experiences. AppLink provides improved speed and flexibility for application development, thereby driving down time-to-market and lifecycle costs.

AppLink has a range of uses:

  • Operator portals
  • On phone applications
  • In-home devices
  • Widgets
  • Online mash-ups

Features

Designed as a developer-friendly integration point for Service Orientated Architecture models

  • Provides a comprehensive data API to all Critical Path services
  • Enables third party applications and protocols to be integrated through the AppLink API.
  • Out-of-the-box support for common Web 2.0 frameworks and platforms
  • Ensures easy system administration through API wide logging and management services

Benefits

Accelerate integration timelines and reduce operational and maintenance costs

  • AppLink delivers a range of benefits for your organisation:
  • Designed from the ground up as an easy to use integration point
  • Leaves Presentation Server to focus on presentation
  • Easily extensible by Critical Path or partners
  • Business logic implemented in AppLink available on all access channels, not just in one UI

 

Reduce costs and improve flexibility:

  • Comprehensive APIs reduce the need for custom development
  • Implement custom APIs quickly and easily
  • Enable use of time-saving development tools via standardized protocols
  • Reduce hardware costs