we make selling cloud apps a snap
Cloud app providers integrate to three straightforward APIs: order placement, cancellation, and reactivation. The integration takes less than
one week. Once completed, the provider is hooked into the SnappCloud
engine, which manages all aspects of distribution and enables the app to be sold across its network. There is no additional work required by the provider. The SnappCloud engine also offers several optional APIs to support more complex business models providers may have, such as upgrade / downgrade, metered use, and more.
The SnappCloud engine serves as a broker between app providers and consumers. At its core is a robust order and billing service that supports
many consumption models, pricing strategies, and payment methods.
Beyond billing, the SnappCloud engine uses advanced business intelligence to dynamically bundle and promote offers that are most relevant to a given target audience. Finally, the SnappCloud engine manages all communication with the end user from email to customer support to customer relationship management.
Distributors offer CloudPacks to their customers through partner-branded app stores hosted by SnappCloud or through
point-purchase registration paths. When placing the order, the customer can
choose to use a credit card already on file with the distributor or enter new payment information. Post sale, customers manage their services through the app store, where they can access their apps, synchronize content and manage feature sets all through single sign-on.