SynCFr: Synchronization Collaboration Framework

We present the SynCFr framework (synchronization collaboration framework) supporting the management of composite applications and the synchronization of heterogeneous applications and services cooperating within a shared context. SynCFr supports the management of services and applications based on Web APIs, REST interfaces and WSDL/SOAP interfaces. The key element of SynCFr is the cross-application context, a shared dataspace used to collect and distribute the business data and synchronization information generated by the components to be integrated. By exploiting SynCFr, we developed an integrated collaboration environment answering different organizational life needs, both in the user's private life, and in team collaboration. The environment provides the user with a unified view of her activities in multiple collaboration spheres.