Cyclos

Cyclos

Screenshot of cyclos 3.6 rc1.
Developer(s)	The Cyclos team (a subsidiary of STRO)
Initial release	February 1, 2003; 8 years ago (2003-02-01)
Stable release	3.5.6 / January 19, 2010; 21 months ago (2010-01-19)
Preview release	3.6 rc1 / April 19, 2011; 6 months ago (2011-04-19) [1]
Written in	Java
Operating system	Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Solaris.
Available in	English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Dutch.
License	GNU General Public License
Website	www.cyclos.org

Cyclos is open source online banking software for Microfinance institutions, local banks (in developing countries) and complementary currency systems like LETS, Barter networks and Time banks.^[2]

Cyclos has the following functionality:^[3]

• Online banking tools;
• E-commerce platform;
• Business directory;
• Referrals and transaction qualifications;
• Messaging and notification system;
• Call/support center logging;
• Integrated management information system;

Cyclos can be accessed trough the web but also supports mobile phones (WAP/SMS) and POS (Point Of Sale) devices. Enabling sms and card payments.^[4]

References

1. ^ "Sourceforge.net - Cyclos Files". http://sourceforge.net/projects/cyclos/files/Cyclos3/. Retrieved 2011-08-02. 
2. ^ "Complementary currency software". http://www.complementarycurrency.org/software.html. Retrieved 2011-08-03. 
3. ^ "Cyclos functionality list". http://project.cyclos.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=217&Itemid=216. Retrieved 2011-08-03. 
4. ^ "Cyclos SMS module". http://project.cyclos.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=235&Itemid=224. Retrieved 2011-08-03. 

• http://www.collapsenet.com/information-on-the-web/70-open-source/1272-cyclos-software
• http://www.sunflower.ch/index.php?p=site4_cyclos&l=en
• http://trado.info/node/10
• http://www.correntewire.com/cyclos_alternative_currency_software

External links

Cyclos links

• Cyclos project site
• Cyclos documentation
• Cyclos forum
• Cyclos parent foundation

Complementary currency software

• Complementary Currency Resource Center
• Eclectic Systems Research Analysis and Design (ESRAD)
• The Foundation for P2P Alternatives

Cyclos hosts

• Bureau Digitekst communication and internet services
• Plattform für Zusammenarbeit regionaler Transaktionssysteme