Linxter, a provider of the cloud messaging platform, has released the beta version of its Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Java programming language and its SDK for Google’s mobile operating system, Android (News - Alert).

Linxter is a cloud middleware platform that enables developers to quickly and affordably connect distributed applications and integrate distributed systems. Linxter is already supported on Microsoft’s .NET (News - Alert) platform.

“We are seeing tremendous growth in the cloud messaging space, and with the release of our Java and Android SDKs we expect that growth to further accelerate,” Jason Milgram, CEO of Linxter said.

“As more and more apps become mobile or are moved to the cloud, companies are demanding the enterprise class security and reliability of traditional message-oriented middleware systems for them. Linxter provides such a platform at a fraction of the cost, and can be implemented in a fraction of the time,” Milgram added.

With Linxter, developers can implement secure, reliable data exchange over the Internet for a variety of needs, such as: the bridging of on-premise software with cloud assets, remote monitoring and control of servers and devices, machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, smart grid implementations, and multi-player gaming.

"Mobile app development is inherently more complex than the server-side, especially when you have a requirement for reliable distributed communication,” Jared Stehler, CTO of Boston-based Fiesta Cabin said.

“The powerful Linxter API provides us with such a platform, including essential features for mobile, like offline message queuing and reliable delivery, right out of the box. And since everything is hosted in the cloud, you get the scalability you need when your app goes viral. Linxter enables us to deliver engaging user experiences without concentrating on the communication plumbing in the back-end," Stehler continued.

Linxter takes care of all the communication plumbing – including the infrastructure and coding complexities – so that developers can focus on the core value proposition of linking distributed apps and systems instead of the requirements needed to connect them.

In June 2010, Linxter announced the release of a cloud-based integration service, or cloud connector, between Linxter and PayPal (News - Alert). The new service enables developers to quickly and easily add credit card payment options via PayPal to their desktop apps.