NetSuite Unleashes The BOS
In what could be a great move from the perspective of developers as well as channel partners, NetSuite has announced the release of NetSuite Business Operating System (NS-BOS), which is an open source development platform. NS-BOS will allow ISVs and VARs to create solutions targeted at specific verticals.
NS BOS includes core application capabilities, ISVs only need to add features relevant to a particular vertical that it chooses to target. An inbuilt SaaS infrastructure so that third-party applications can be hosted by NetSuite. The SuiteScript D-Bug, for real-time code validation online for faster building of applications. The SuiteBundler allows ISVs to repackage the solutions and deliver to another customer without having to do substantial coding work anew.
ISVs will share the revenue gained by acquiring new customers with NetSuite for the base suite. NetSuite also announced three vertical customizations built by its partner ISVs. These are Supply chain management for manufacturers, by SPS Commerce; Integrated CRM and ERP for government contractors, by Daston Corporation; and
Total commerce management, automating and integrating key business processes including supply chain management, procurement, competitor monitoring, and pricing, by IntroScape.
NS-BOS will be a big help for third-party vertical application developers who are looking to shift their applications based on the client/server model on to the SaaS model. NetSuite has appointed Michael Ni as the VP for industry solutions and ecosystem. Ni will be responsible for taking the platform initiatives to the next level and help businesses make the transition to the SaaS model.
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