2024-03-30T13:50:12 Status: #idea Tags: #altova #enterprise #solutions #mobiletogether #softwaredevelopment #mapforce #programming Links: [[Altova]] | [[Enterprise Solutions]] | [[Mobile App Development]] | [[MobileTogether]] | [[MapForce]] | [[Software Development]] # Tools for Solution Providers ## Empowering Solution Providers with Altova's Comprehensive Tools [[Altova]], a leading provider of software tools for developers and IT professionals, offers a robust suite of solutions designed to enhance productivity, streamline development processes, and facilitate the creation of modern and efficient business and [[enterprise solutions]]. In addition, Altova offers various partner programs tailored for solution providers that allow them to use Altova software products in their consulting or software development practices. ## Altova Solutions for Modern Enterprise Application Development Among Altova's suite, three products stand out for their distinct capabilities catered to diverse yet integral aspects of [[Software Development|development]] projects: [[MapForce]] for data integration and [[ETL]] projects, [[MobileTogether]] for rapid application development, and [[XMLSpy]] for working with modern data formats and [[standards]]. Together, these tools offer a comprehensive toolbox for solution providers tackling a variety of technological challenges. ![[afalk42_An_illustration_for_a_knowledge_base_article_about_the__ed117e9f-3e9d-4772-8d93-ec9dcc8bf8eb.png]] ### MapForce: Powerful Data Integration and ETL [[MapForce]] is a versatile data mapping and integration tool that enables Solution Providers to tackle complex data integration and [[ETL]] (Extract, Transform, Load) projects with ease.  Key features and benefits include: 1. **Visual data mapping:** MapForce provides an intuitive graphical interface for [mapping data](https://www.altova.com/mapforce#data_mapping) between various formats, including XML, JSON, databases, EDI, Excel, and more. This visual approach simplifies the data integration process and reduces development time. 2. **Flexible data transformation:** With MapForce, you can easily [transform data between different structures and formats](https://www.altova.com/mapforce#data_processing_functions). The tool supports a wide range of built-in functions and operators, allowing you to perform complex data manipulations without writing code. 3. **Automated transformation execution:** MapForce give you the choice of executing transformations on the powerful [MapForce Server](https://www.altova.com/mapforce-server) platform, or automatically generating code in multiple programming languages, such as Java, C#, and C++, based on your data mappings. This feature accelerates development and ensures consistency across projects. 4. **Integration with other Altova tools:** MapForce seamlessly integrates with other Altova products, such as [[XMLSpy]] and [[MobileTogether]], enabling you to create end-to-end solutions that span data integration, application development, and [mobile app creation](https://www.altova.com/mobiletogether/app-development). In addition, if you build a data integration or ETL solution for your customers using MapForce, you can resell MapForce server as part of your solution offering and unlock an additional annual revenue stream for your business that way. ### MobileTogether: Rapid Application Development for Mobile and Web [[MobileTogether]] is a powerful rapid application development platform that allows Solution Providers to create cross-platform mobile and web applications quickly and efficiently. ![[MobileTogetherTaskListScreenshot.png]] Key features and benefits include: 1. **Cross-platform compatibility:** MobileTogether enables you to [develop applications that run seamlessly on multiple platforms](https://www.altova.com/mobiletogether/app-development#code-gen), including iOS, Android, Windows, and web browsers. This cross-platform capability reduces development time and ensures a consistent user experience across devices, yet still let's you take advantage of specific device capabilities using conditional logic. 2. **Visual design and development:** With MobileTogether's drag-and-drop interface, you can [design and develop applications visually](https://www.altova.com/mobiletogether/app-development#designer), without the need for extensive coding. This approach accelerates development and makes it easier for non-technical stakeholders to contribute to the application design process. 3. **Integration with backend systems:** MobileTogether provides built-in support for [connecting to various backend systems](https://www.altova.com/mobiletogether/app-development#data-centric), such as databases, web services, and enterprise systems. This integration capability enables you to create applications that seamlessly access and manipulate data from multiple sources. 4. **Advanced App Server:** [MobileTogether Server](https://www.altova.com/mobiletogether-server) runs the app server part of your solution's functionality and is available for both Linux and Windows installations as well as cloud deployments. The app server logic is jointly developed with the front-end programming logic using MobileTogether Designer. Furthermore, MobileTogether also opens up an additional annual revenue source for Solution Providers, as you can resell MobileTogether Server with your solution. ### XMLSpy: Enhancing Developer Productivity with Modern Data Formats [[XMLSpy]] is a powerful [[XML]] and [[JSON]] development environment that helps Solution Providers increase developer productivity when working with modern data format standards. ![[XMLSpyScreenshot.png]] Key features and benefits include: 1. **Comprehensive support for data formats:** XMLSpy provides extensive support for a wide range of data formats, including [[XML]], [[JSON]], [[Markdown]], and [[XBRL]], as well as countless industry-specific file format standards based on [[XML Schema|XML Schemas]] and JSON Schemas. This comprehensive support enables developers to work efficiently with the most popular data formats used in modern enterprise applications. 2. **Intelligent editing and validation:** XMLSpy offers intelligent editing features, such as code completion, syntax highlighting, and [real-time validation](https://www.altova.com/xmlspy-xml-editor/xml-validator), which help developers write accurate and error-free files. These features improve data quality and reduce development time. 3. **Visual schema design:** With XMLSpy's [visual schema designer](https://www.altova.com/xmlspy-xml-editor#xsd_editor), developers can create and edit schemas for XML and JSON documents using a graphical interface. This visual approach simplifies schema development and makes it easier to understand complex data structures. 4. **Integration with other Altova tools:** XMLSpy integrates seamlessly with other Altova products, such as [[MapForce]] and [[MobileTogether]], enabling developers to leverage their skills across multiple tools and create comprehensive solutions that span data integration, application development, and [[Mobile App Development|mobile app creation]]. ## Conclusion Altova's suite of tools, including [[MapForce]], [[MobileTogether]], and [[XMLSpy]], empowers Solution Providers to develop modern, affordable, and efficient business and [[enterprise solutions]]. By leveraging these powerful tools, Solution Providers can streamline data integration and [[ETL]] processes, accelerate [[Mobile App Development|application development]], and increase developer productivity when working with modern data format [[standards]]. With Altova's comprehensive and integrated approach, Solution Providers can deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of their clients in today's fast-paced business environment. --- # References * Product information: * MapForce Data Integration, Conversion, and ETL: https://www.altova.com/mapforce * MobileTogether Rapid Low-Code Development: https://www.altova.com/mobiletogether * RecordsManager No-Code Database Solutions: https://www.altova.com/recordsmanager * XMLSpy Developer Tool for Data Standards: https://www.altova.com/xmlspy-xml-editor * MissionKit Bundle of Useful Developer Tools: https://www.altova.com/missionkit * Available Altova Partner programs: * Consulting Partners: https://www.altova.com/consulting-partners * Software Partners: https://www.altova.com/software-partners * Other relevant blog posts: * [[MQTT App Development]] * [[ai-and-sentiment-analysis-a-practical-guide-with-mapforce-and-gpt-4|AI and Sentiment Analysis - a Practical Guide with MapForce and GPT-4]]