Want to Test Drive Online Contract Execution at No Cost?Free Resources, and Developer Forum Provide Fast Path to Automating Legacy Processes

The Developer Center provides software developers, enterprise architects, systems integrators and independent software vendors with free resources to learn about, create and test solutions powered by technology. Complete with a , open standards-based application programming interfaces (APIs) and Developer Forum, the DocuSign Developer Center is now available.

Despite the focus on business process automation, organizations mail or express ship millions of documents for signature daily, relying on a slow, expensive and inherently insecure paper-based process. ’s on-demand automates this business process and enables companies to eliminate the antiquated “print-ship-sign-copy-return-scan” cycle, dramatically reducing costs and accelerating business. The new Developer Center allows companies to inject technology into their unique business processes including existing ERP, CRM and HR systems to eliminate an unnecessary paper processes, go green and reduce costs. Now developers can quickly offer their company and clients the power and productivity of .

John Musser, founder of ProgammableWeb, stated:

Open APIs like the new Connect are becoming the essential glue that makes the best SaaS services a truly integral part of enterprise IT. Enterprise and third party developers can use this new breed of APIs in the cloud to tailor solutions to work with existing corporate systems from CRM to ERP. ’s just-launched Developer Center has the key elements that we’ve seen make a difference in getting developer’s the resources they need to succeed.

The Dev Center At-a-Glance

The Developer Center provides developers access to the most robust and flexible electronic signature and (ECE) APIs available today that can be used to reduce costs associated with contract execution processes, while driving untapped business opportunities. APIs adhere to the latest version of the WS-Security (web services security) protocol to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of -powered web services messaging. The cornerstone of the Developer Center is Connect, a suite of services designed to extend service capabilities into existing systems or new applications.

Connect includes:

  • Connect —Enables the exchange of information between the platform and enterprise business applications, allowing developers to create custom enterprise Web applications.
  • Connect Service—Is a standards-based web service that pushes contract transaction data into disparate applications over HTTPS protocol.

As a Developer Community member, you receive access to all of the tools, tips and resources needed to develop and deliver a -powered solution. For more information visit the DocuSign Developer Center. To start using Connect, sign up for a free developer account.

In today’s economic climate, corporations are clearly focused on three critical and essential activities: cutting costs, securing revenue and retaining customers. Our customers tell us daily they have slashed operating costs, raised revenues and improved customer retention by closing deals electronically which may not have happened otherwise. We’re excited to provide you with the tools you need to drive the critical benefits of online contract execution into your organizations.

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