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Application Program Interface

A portion of a software program that allows it to interact with other programs. An application program interface is necessary for many complex programs to function.

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A new feature set and product roadmap for the Java Media Framework 2.0 (JMF 2.0) Application Programming Interface specification and reference implementation has been announced by Sun Microsystems Inc and IBM Corp.

New Java Media framework introduced

To incorporate the USB-5680 in an automated test and measurement system, an intuitive application programming interface can be used with programming environments such as LabVIEW, LabWINDOWs/CVI, and Microsoft .NET.

Small-footprint meter powered solely from USB cable

The AppFlow technology accelerates the performance of applications based on three specific protocols: the Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) used by Exchange; Microsoft CIFS; and HTTP.

Peribit Introduces Application Acceleration technology that enables e-mail, Web and file server consolidation

A client application programming interface (API) was introduced for use by developers and business partners in backing up databases or application servers (such as mail servers) whose requirements went beyond simply backing up the underlying file system.

Then and now: taking a look at the history of backup and recovery software: storage management celebrates 10 years of innovation

Hewlett-Packard Co has said that it will port Sun Microsystems Inc's Java3D application programming interface to its version of Unix, HP-UX.

HP Unix Workstations to Support Sun's Java3D API

The FirePass Controller also features an open application programming interface and software developer's kit so that third party application vendors can build secure remote access into their client applications, according to the company.

New SSL VPN product ships from F5

(Nasdaq:FFIV), a provider of Application Traffic Management products, has announced the iControl Solution Developer Alliance Program to support the rapidly growing community of solution providers, developers, and integrators adopting F5's iControl API (Application Programming Interface) for use in creating a broad range of new solutions.

F5 Networks announces new Solution Developer Program to help partners expand reach of their Icontrol--integrated applications

The extension will take the form of an industry-developed application programming interface (API) which developers can use to integrate XML with the Java platform.

Sun Promises to Support XML in Java

Qt provides a platform-independent application programming interface (API) for graphical user interfaces (GUIs), database access, networking, file handling, etc.

Open Architecture Opportunity: Open-source software components are fueling a new reseller's market, customized enterprise software for smaller companies. (Enterprise Applications)