FLoM is a free open source distributed lock manager that can be used to synchronize shell commands, scripts and custom developed software.
When used in a shell environment, FLoM manages process synchronization in the same way that "nice" manages process prioritization.
Shell commands, scripts and custom programs can be synchronized inside a single system or in a network of IP connected systems.
ActiveGrid is an Enterprise Web 2.0 solution that allows the composition of code-free applications that comply with corporate IT standards. Technologies include Python, Java, XForm, Xpath, WSDL, CSS, XML Schema (XSD), XACML, and BPEL.