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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   Application Service Provider Last modified: Thursday, May 06, 2004  Abbreviated as ASP, a third-party entity that manages and distributes software-based services and solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center. In essence, ASPs are a way for companies to outsource some or almost all aspects of their information technology needs. They may be commercial ventures that cater to customers, or not-for-profit or government organizations, providing service and support to end users. According to ASPnews.com, ASPs are broken down into five subcategories: Enterprise ASPs -- deliver high-end business applications. Local/Regional ASPs -- supply wide variety of application services for smaller businesses in a local area. Specialist ASPs -- provide applications for a specific need, such as Web site services or human resources. Vertical Market ASPs -- provide support to a specific industry, such as healthcare. Volume Business ASPs -- supply general small/medium-sized businesses with prepackaged application services in volume.   ASP News Review Provides the latest news analysis, and resources for the Application Service Provider community. ASP Myths and Misconceptions The ASP market is growing and maturing, but myths and misplaced emphasis continue to provide unnecessary confusion. SmallBusinessComputing.com Provides technology solutions for small business owners, hardware/software reviews, webmaster resources and news. The Second Coming of ASPs? When ASPs first came on the scene in the late 1990s, they were billed as the future of software. Has that future arrived? Related Categories Application Service Providers (ASPs) Business Computing Internet and Online Services Networks Related Terms Application Infrastructure Provider ASP Aggregator Business Services Provider data center Enterprise Relationship Management ERM Hosting Services Provider HRMS HSP Human Resources Management System Managed Service Provider Professional Services Automation sales force automation Storage Service Provider subscription computing Vertical Service Provider virtual host wireless ASP XSP Application Service Provider Products : Top Store Offers: Hardware.com  496.00Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System) software is the platform that delivers network services and enables networked applications. Cisco routers... eCOST.com  519.99Cisco IOS - Complete Product - Firmware - Complete Product Hardware.com  1300.00Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System) software is the platform that delivers network services and enables networked applications. Cisco routers... Hardware.com  650.00Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System) software is the platform that delivers network services and enables networked applications. Cisco routers... eCOST.com  524.99Cisco IOS SP Services - Feature Pack for 2691 Routers - Complete Product - Firmware - Complete Product Compare all matches: 2 Store Offers

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