This article describes our vision of the future of software development using the Novulo platform. It discusses the advantages of the ability to integrate existing applications into a Novulo application model, and the way Novulo intends to make this possible.
There is a proverb that says: "No man is an island." Its wisdom illustrates the simple fact that people thrive better when connected to other people. The same could also be said about applications; an application might be put to better use when connected to other applications in its environment. For example, an application that generates invoices can be of better value when it is automatically linked to an existing financial application, or a sales system might benefit from a direct link with the company mail server, automatically adding relevant mail to open opportunities.
In order to integrate existing applications, the application model needs access to the deployment environment envisioned by you the developer. By installing the Novulo Application Server, you can then configure it to use existing data sources or applications. This way, support for more and more programs can be added, allowing you to truly connect the environment to your model.
When creating a new application model, simply choose what Novulo Application Server to deploy to and the environment is instantly available to your model. No fuss – just ease and speed!
Most business organizations will have existing software solutions in place. These can vary from industry standards such as Microsoft Exchange to large ERP applications. No matter how different the software, most solutions will have a way of importing/exporting data that can be used to create a connection.
For instance, what if you needed to create incoming mail processes in your application? With Novulo, you can now automatically link incoming mail to existing relations or projects based on mail headers without writing a single line of code! Synchronize contacts or seamlessly use tasks and calendar in any Novulo model linked to your Application Server.
No more working with redundant data sets. Novulo ensures that all relevant information is easily located. With Novulo, you can connect and organize with unprecedented power and control!