To provide the internal resources required to integrate and test potential hosted application solutions over multiple networks, Cisco has developed an industry collaboration center called the ASP Laboratory. This lab operates as a test center, dedicated to defining, integrating, deploying, and validating repeatable solutions that enable faster time to market for ASPs. The CHAI initiative helps small and medium businesses use powerful solutions, and expands the advantages and services they gain from using the Internet.
ASPs offer the hosting and network services and maintain the applications at a central site.
Users access these applications over network services that run on the Internet and use Cisco Powered Network services. IBM is not new to the ASP game. The recent acquisition of Sequent and the new partnership between Cisco and the IBM Solution Partnership Center in San Mateo, California, are two examples of IBM s commitment to winning in the ASP race. For more information, visit the ASP Prime support for developers page. The Cisco CHAI lab for ASP enablement located at the IBM Solution Partnership Center in San Mateo, California is available to commercial software developers who are building applications for sale and are members of PartnerWorld for Developers .