Smart Storage announces SmartCD API toolkit solutions for Windows NT.ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 1997-- New Application Programming Interfaces Provide Simple And Cost-Effective Solutions For Seamless Integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. Of CD Storage Software Smart Storage Inc., the industry leader in network-based CD storage software, today announced a comprehensive family of SmartCD application programming interface (API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. ) toolkits. The SmartCD API toolkits are designed to provide Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. application developers with simple and cost-effective solutions for seamlessly integrating 32-bit CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. enabled storage software with storage-intensive applications. "To date, many application developers in markets such as document imaging and COLD have been slow to adopt CD storage technology because of its traditional recording and file-system complexities," said Gary Brach, president of Smart Storage. "Our SmartCD API toolkits solve these problems by providing developers with an easy way to incorporate CD storage technology within their applications." SmartCD adds comprehensive CD support to applications and removes the burden of device-driver development and constant device-support changes. The SmartCD API toolkits provide programmer's interfaces to the complete server performance of SmartCD. To meet the demands of a diverse user community, the SmartCD APIs are divided into four products designed for different application requirements: -- SmartCD File System API is a high-level interface A programming interface (API) that provides more functionality within one command statement than a lower-level interface. High-level interfaces are designed to enable the programmer to write code in a shorter amount of time and to be less involved with the details of the software module that provides a complete set of functions required to build a complex CD-based storage solution using CD-R jukeboxes. With this API, users can have simultaneous recording and access control within a networked CD-R jukebox A storage device for multiple sets of CD-ROMs, DVDs, tape cartridges or disk modules. Using carousels, robot arms and other methods, a jukebox physically moves the storage medium from its assigned location to an optical or magnetic station for reading and writing. . It also allows a collection of CDs to be presented as a single exportable file system to network clients. This API is designed to simplify the writing of optimized jukebox management software by making the jukebox management tasks transparent to the programmer. -- SmartCD Recording API is designed for users who want to create desktop or network CD recording applications. Designed specifically for CD recorders See CD-R. , the API is a low-level, device-driver programmer's interface. SmartCD supports a wide range of recorders, which promotes device independence. The API allows the following methods of recording: Disc-At-Once, Track-At-Once, and Write Simulation. -- SmartCD Jukebox API is designed for integrating CD storage technology with applications that already employ a database or file-management scheme. In addition to CD recording, this low-level API provides tight device management and media control within CD-R jukeboxes. The API also offers a unique autoconfigure feature for SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. and serial devices. -- SmartCD Autoloader API is designed for users who want to create high-volume CD-R production applications. The API incorporates recording with CD autoloader and CD label printer control, enabling high-volume, unattended CD recording and label printing within an autoloader device. SmartCD API toolkits are delivered as run-time modules in the form of 32-bit DLLs and device drivers as well as programming modules with the necessary data structures in the form of header files In C programming, a source code file that contains common definitions and data structures that all programmers may use as required. Also called "include files," because the #include statement is used to incorporate them with the program, header files use a .h extension. See precompiled header. with C/C C/C Center to Center C/C Combustion Chamber C/C Command/Control C/C Crew Chief C/C cabin cruiser (US DoD) C/C chief complaint (medical) C/C Channel-to-Channel C/C Communication and Collaboration ++ libraries. Available today, SmartCD APIs include software, documentation, and a maintenance support plan. Pricing begins at $2,800 and varies depending upon the toolkit selected and devices being supported. For detailed pricing information, contact Smart Storage or an authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: SmartCD reseller. Smart Storage Inc. is the market leader in providing innovative, network CD storage software for accessing and recording CDs. Smart Storage's SmartCD provides comprehensive support for all types of CD storage devices for Windows NT, NetWare, and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). environments. Headquartered in Andover, MA, Smart Storage markets its software worldwide through partnerships with distributors, VARs, systems integrators, and OEMs. Smart Storage offers complete technical and installation support via phone, fax, and the Internet. For more information, contact Smart Storage by phone at 888/479-0100 or 508/623-3300; by fax at 508/623-3310; or visit our Web site at www.smartstorage.com . -0- Smart Storage and SmartCD are registered trademarks of Smart Storage Inc. All other trademarks or tradenames are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Smart Storage Inc. Christian Simko, 508/623-3300 ext. 161 csimko@smartstorage.com |
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