Distributed applications

Abilian has a proven track record in designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based and distributed applications, with over a decade of experience in building scalable, resilient systems. Founded by Stefane Fermigier, a pioneer in open-source software (e.g., Nuxeo), Abilian combines technical expertise with deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures. The company’s innovation is demonstrated through its active involvement in open-source projects and its focus on emerging technologies like cloud-native patterns and distributed actors.

Distributed Application Development

Abilian uses microservices architecture to build flexible, maintainable applications. Platforms like Abilian SBE and Nua exemplify this approach. Abilian SBE, a modular business framework, supports collaboration and workflow automation by breaking down applications into independent services that can be scaled and maintained separately. This design has also been key in projects like Wendelin, focusing on distributed data processing and predictive maintenance.

  • Platform Development: Abilian’s microservices-based architecture in Abilian SBE enables services such as authentication and data management to be deployed autonomously, supporting flexibility and scalability across workloads.

  • Containerization Expertise: While Abilian is proficient in Docker-based containerization, the company remains technology-agnostic, using the most suitable tools for each project to ensure portability and consistency in cloud-native environments.

  • DevOps Integration: Abilian employs CI/CD pipelines within its microservices architecture, facilitating rapid feature deployment and updates with minimal downtime. This approach is central to platforms like *Hop3, which simplifies multi-cloud and edge orchestration.

Expertise in Distributed Systems

Abilian extends its microservices expertise to broader distributed systems, focusing on architectures that span cloud, edge, and hybrid environments. Platforms like Nua provide real-time orchestration, automatic scaling, and load balancing, enabling seamless operation across distributed infrastructures.

  • Security and Fault Tolerance: Security is reinforced through encrypted communications, OAuth 2.0 authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC). Fault tolerance is usually ensured via service replication and automated failover mechanisms.

  • Cloud-Native Patterns and Distributed Actors: Abilian explores cloud-native patterns to optimize application orchestration and scalability. The company is also investigating distributed actors as a way to enhance system scalability and resilience, allowing components to function independently across distributed environments.

Eco-Design: Toward Sustainable Digital Solutions

Abilian is committed to integrating eco-design principles into its technological development, ensuring that sustainability is a core consideration in our projects. By embracing eco-design, we aim to minimize the environmental impact of our software and systems across their entire lifecycle.

  • Energy Efficiency: We optimize our software for performance and energy consumption, ensuring that our applications are resource-efficient and capable of running on existing hardware to reduce the need for frequent replacements, thereby lowering our environmental footprint.

  • Sustainable Infrastructure: Abilian prioritizes the use of sustainable IT infrastructure, including maximizing the use of existing equipment and incorporating renewable energy sources where possible. This approach ensures that our cloud and edge deployments are environmentally responsible.

  • Modular and Extendable Design: Our microservices and distributed systems are designed for flexibility, allowing individual components to be reused or replaced without the need for large-scale overhauls, which helps extend the lifespan of both hardware and software systems.

Conclusion

Abilian’s expertise in microservices, distributed systems, cloud-native patterns, and distributed actors positions the company as a leader in building scalable, flexible, and secure applications. Platforms like Abilian SBE, Nua, and Hop3 showcase Abilian’s ability to push the boundaries of distributed computing, enabling organizations to efficiently manage applications across cloud, edge, and hybrid environments while meeting the evolving demands of today’s digital economy.