SynCFr: Synchronization Collaboration Framework

L. Ardissono, A. Goy, G. Petrone and M. Segnan


ABSTRACT

We present the SynCFr framework (Synchronization Collaboration Framework)
supporting the management of
composite applications and the synchronization of heterogeneous applications
and services cooperating within a shared context. 
SynCFr supports the management of 
services and applications based on Web APIs, REST interfaces
and WSDL/SOAP interfaces. 
The key element of SynCFr is the Cross-Application Context,
a shared dataspace used to collect and distribute the business
data and synchronization information generated by the
components to be integrated. 

By exploiting SynCFr,
we developed an Integrated Collaboration Environment
answering different organizational life needs,
both in the user's private life, and in team collaboration.
The Environment provides the user with a unified view of her activities
in multiple collaboration spheres.