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New Database ActionPak

We're in the testing phase of our first add-on: Database Action-Pak. This Action-Pak will be available for evaluation in our second Alpha which will be released within the next couple of weeks. These tools provide database connectivity that is completely independant of Asterisk's own DB functionality and allows the user to easily create and debug powerful database-driven IVR applications. Features include:

  • Support for many major databases right out of the box including MySQL, Postgres, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Firebird, and numerous others via JDBC. Support for virtually any other major database can be easily added and configured from within the Safi Workshop.

  • Fully configurable Database connection pooling for fast database access.

  • Fully integrated database browser and SQL development environment: DB queries, updates, stored procedure calls, and all other SQL-based interactions can be developed and tested without ever leaving the Safi Workshop. Once saved these are immediately available for use by any Saflet in the system.

  • Powerful new suite of Action Steps for convenient retrieval and manipulation of database resources.

In addition, this release will include a number of bug-fixes and improvements over the current alpha. Screencasts and tutorials are forthcoming and will coincide with the actual release but here's some screenshots to give you an idea of what to expect:


New tools in the palette and in action:




Selecting a database resource from within a Saflet Action Step:




Database resource view




First page of the database connection wizard, simplifying the task of creating a connection to an existing database.


Introducing Safi Systems!

I'm extremely happy to announce the launch of our website and Safi's first software offering: SafiWorkshop. SafiWorkshop represents the first of several products we hope to roll out in the next several months. Our goal is to make software that's as easy to use as it is powerful, and we think SafiWorkshop is a strong step in the right direction. If you're an Asterisk user (or prospective user) I invite you to download our free alpha trial version and give it a run.

In a nutshell, SafiWorkshop is both an Asterisk call-flow/IVR application development environment and a platform for executing those applications (called 'Saflets') remotely. An embedded "mini-server" is included with the development environment for convenient testing and debugging. Future releases will also include a highly-scalable, enterprise-ready standalone server suitable for production applications. I think you'll find SafiWorkshop to be a pleasure to use and hopefully a refreshing change from Asterisk-related software you may have used in the past.

Bear in mind, however, that this is an initial Alpha release and is undoubtedly not bug-free. If you do encounter any I hope you'll take the time to enter them at our bug-tracking site (not-online yet). Or, if you're in need of assistance or have any feature requests or general questions, head to our forums and we'll do our best to be as responsive as possible.

There will be frequent updates and announcements appearing here so if you want to stay informed of the latest developments subscribe to our blog and check the "stay informed" checkbox in the optional registration section of the download page.

Thanks, Zac Wolfe Safi Systems LLC

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