Customers have needs that reach beyond simple customization. In many cases, a number of third-party modules fill this gap and are able to satisfy particular needs. There are, however, times when customers prefer to create their own solutions by building a custom module or integration that fulfills their requirements.
To support this group of customers, SuperOffice has Expander, a platform from which customers can piece together their vision of a harmonious user experience. SuperOffice Expander encompasses all SuperOffice Software Development Kits (SDK) and documentation. The various Expander components provide partners and customers with the tools needed to fulfill those requirements, including
-Client Software Development Kit (SDK)
-Server Software Development Kit (SDK)
-Database Reference and Data Model
SuperOffice Developer Network (DevNet) is the community center that supports customers and partners using the SuperOffice Expander Toolkit. Members of DevNet get access to
-Expander Toolkit
-Product and solution information
-White Papers and Solution Briefs
-Tutorials, Example Code and Software Downloads
-Technical information about Third Party modules
-News and articles aimed at SuperOffice developers
-User-driven wiki-based project site that host over 80,000 lines of sample code and utilities.
-Developer and Technical forums
-Community activities and events
-Training and developer certification and technical resources
DevNet provides additional services for Independent Software Vendor (ISV) and System Integrator (SI) partners, such as ensuring their success in business development and aiding to bring modules and add-ons to market. DevNet provides
-Reference case studies and demonstrations
-Task Force to guide partners as they navigate the API’s.
-Consultant services to participate in seminars, customer meetings and other pre-sale activities