The following overview details the main benefits of Connect's open platform technology:
Choice and innovation:
We recognize that each organization has unique business and technology needs, and that one technology vendor cannot always meet every need. By opening our platform, Kintera has provided nonprofits with a cost-effective approach to custom application development and integration. For the first time, nonprofits have the power to choose and freedom to innovate.
Integrated technology:
The Connect platform enables solutions of different types that bring Kintera products and the rest of your technology together, including:
- Integrated applications
- Customizations
- Extenstions
See Examples
Solution Catalog:
Kintera partners with leading technology organizations in both the nonprofit and technology sectors to offer clients best-of-breed solutions. Clients can choose solutions from the Connect application directory that meet their specific needs and budget, or can choose to use Connect directly. Either way, its developer-friendly interface and well documented and well supported APIs allow the user to easily combine solutions to craft a comprehensive approach.
Web 2.0:
Connect offers tools that leverage Web 2.0 technologies, including social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook. Nonprofits can use Connect's extension tools like Mini-Apps and Gadgets to further engage constituents and reach new supporters.
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