3rd-Party Software Platform

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A 3rd-Party Software Platform is a software platform that is developed and maintained by third-party developers.

Context:
- Task Input: Platform Requirements, Development Configurations
  - Optional Input: Custom Modules, Integration Specifications
- Task Output: Deployed Applications, Platform Services
- Task Performance Measure: Platform Performance Metrics such as system reliability, service availability, and resource efficiency
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- It can (typically) provide Development Tools for building third-party applications.
- It can (typically) enable Application Hosting through platform infrastructure.
- It can (typically) support System Integration through standardized interfaces.
- It can (typically) maintain Platform Security through security protocols.
- It can (typically) offer Resource Management through allocation systems.
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- It can (often) provide Application Programming Interfaces for system integration.
- It can (often) include Software Development Kits for application development.
- It can (often) enable Automated Workflows through process automation.
- It can (often) support Data Management through storage systems.
- It can (often) implement Version Control through revision tracking.
- It can (often) offer User Authentication through identity management.
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- It can range from being a Simple Development Platform to being an Enterprise Development Platform, depending on its platform sophistication.
- It can range from being a Cloud-based SaaS Platform to being an On-Premises Platform, depending on its deployment model.
- It can range from being a General-Purpose Platform to being an Industry-Specific Platform, depending on its domain focus.
- It can range from being a Code-Centric Platform to being a No-Code Platform, depending on its development approach.
- It can range from being a Single-Region Platform to being a Multi-Region Platform, depending on its geographic coverage.
- It can range from being a Free Platform to being a Commercial Platform, depending on its business model.
- It can range from being a Developer-Focused Platform to being a Business-User Platform, depending on its target audience.
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- It can integrate with Cloud Services for scalability.
- It can connect to Database Systems for data storage.
- It can support Monitoring Tools for performance tracking.
- It can enable Security Features for data protection.
- It can interface with Analytics Platforms for usage analysis.
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Examples:
- Enterprise Infrastructure Platforms, such as:
  - Cloud Infrastructure Platforms, such as:
    - Amazon Web Services, for cloud computing services.
    - Microsoft Azure, for enterprise computing.
    - Google Cloud Platform, for scalable infrastructure.
  - Private Cloud Platforms, such as:
    - IBM Cloud Private, for on-premises cloud.
    - VMware vSphere, for virtualization infrastructure.
  - Edge Computing Platforms, such as:
    - Azure Edge Zones, for edge deployments.
    - AWS Outposts, for hybrid edge computing.
- Development and DevOps Platforms, such as:
  - Source Control Platforms, such as:
    - GitHub Enterprise, for collaborative development.
    - GitLab Enterprise, for end-to-end DevOps workflows.
  - CI/CD Platforms, such as:
    - CircleCI, for continuous integration.
    - Jenkins Enterprise, for automated deployment.
  - Infrastructure Management Platforms, such as:
    - HashiCorp Enterprise, for infrastructure automation.
    - Puppet Enterprise, for configuration management.
- Information Processing Platforms, such as:
  - ...
- AI and ML Platforms, such as:
  - Large Language Model Platforms, such as:
    - OpenAI Platform, including OpenAI LLM Fine-Tuning System.
    - Anthropic Claude, for enterprise AI solutions.
  - Machine Learning Platforms, such as:
    - Google Vertex AI, for machine learning.
    - DataRobot, for automated machine learning.
  - AI Development Platforms, such as:
    - Hugging Face, for AI model collaboration.
    - H2O.ai, for enterprise AI solutions.
- Business Application Platforms, such as:
  - Enterprise Resource Platforms, such as:
    - SAP Business One, for business management.
    - Oracle NetSuite, for cloud ERP.
  - CRM Platforms, such as:
    - Salesforce Platform, for CRM solutions.
    - HubSpot Enterprise, for marketing automation.
  - Workflow Automation Platforms, such as:
    - ServiceNow, for workflow automation.
    - Pegasystems, for business process management.
- Industry-Specific Platforms, such as:
  - Healthcare Platforms, such as:
    - Epic Systems, for healthcare management.
    - Cerner, for electronic health records.
  - Legal Platforms, such as:
    - Clio Platform, for legal practice management.
    - LexisNexis, for legal research.
  - Engineering Platforms, such as:
    - Autodesk Forge, for engineering solutions.
    - Siemens Teamcenter, for product lifecycle management.
- Communication Platforms, such as:
  - Enterprise Communication Platforms, such as:
    - Twilio, for communication APIs.
    - Slack Platform, for team collaboration.
  - Customer Service Platforms, such as:
    - Zendesk, for customer service.
    - Freshdesk, for help desk management.
  - AI Communication Platforms, such as:
    - Dialogflow, for conversational AI.
    - IBM Watson Assistant, for enterprise chatbots.
- E-commerce Platforms, such as:
  - Enterprise E-commerce Platforms, such as:
    - Magento Commerce, for enterprise e-commerce.
    - Salesforce Commerce Cloud, for retail commerce.
  - Small Business E-commerce Platforms, such as:
    - Shopify, for online stores.
    - WooCommerce, for WordPress commerce.
  - Payment Platforms, such as:
    - Stripe Platform, for payment processing.
    - Square Platform, for retail payments.
- Content Management Platforms, such as:
  - Enterprise CMS Platforms, such as:
    - Adobe Experience Manager, for enterprise content.
    - Sitecore, for digital experience.
  - Headless CMS Platforms, such as:
    - Contentful, for headless CMS.
    - Prismic, for content APIs.
  - Website Builder Platforms, such as:
    - WordPress.com, for website hosting.
    - Wix, for website builders.
- Security Platforms, such as:
  - Identity Management Platforms, such as:
    - Okta, for access management.
    - Auth0, for identity management.
  - Network Security Platforms, such as:
    - Palo Alto Networks, for network security.
    - Cloudflare, for web security.
  - Endpoint Security Platforms, such as:
    - CrowdStrike, for endpoint protection.
    - Carbon Black, for endpoint security.
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Counter-Examples:
- Open-Source Framework that must be installed and configured, and where source code is freely available for modification.
- Custom-Built In-House Platforms used exclusively within an organization and not provided by a third-party vendor.
- Legacy Systems, which predate modern platform architectures.
- Proprietary Systems, which aren't available for third-party use.
See: Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Service Provider, Marketplace Platform, Digital Ecosystem, API Integration, Development Platform, Infrastructure as a Service.

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