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ASP

Application Service Provider

Sometimes referred to as an "app-on-tap," this is a third-party company that distributes software-based services from a central location to customers in other locations. ASPs offer companies services that would otherwise have to be done in-house, or onsite. Using an ASP is often an inexpensive way for companies and organizations to manage their information services. There are five main categories of Application Service Providers:

  1. Local or Regional ASP - supplies many different application services for smaller businesses or individuals in a local area.
  2. Specialist ASP - provides applications for specific needs, such as Human Resources or Web services.
  3. Vertical Market ASP - provides support to a specific industry such as Education..
  4. Enterprise ASP - delivers information and services for high-end business.
  5. Volume Business ASP - supplies small or medium-sized businesses with services in high volume.