What is an ASP?
An ASP or Application Service Provider is an independent, third party provider of soft-ware-based services that are hosted, managed and delivered to customers via the Internet.

How does the ASP model differ from traditional software applications?
Unlike a traditional client/server software vendor, a pure ASP hosts software applications exclusively from within its own facilities. Customers lease the ability to use the application over a network, rather than pay a large up-front fee to own the software and install it on their internal networks. The lease fees are typically structured as a monthly or annual subscription to the ASP.

What are some of the benefits of using an ASP?
Using an ASP provides organizations with more freedom to focus on their core business function, saving them time and money. By choosing an ASP organization's can ease the burden on their internal IT and management staff often caused by adopting, installing, configuring, and maintaining a traditional client/server software application. These resources are instead free to better serve your clients and grow your business.

Why Should I Choose an ASP?

  • ASP's provide companies with affordable access to the latest technology.
  • No expensive maintenance staff needed to install, maintain or update the application.
  • No software to install on PCs.
  • Low risk.
  • Cost amortized over time
  • Greater predictability of IT costs.
  • ASPs are Scalable to meet business growth
  • Overcomes the chronic shortage of qualified technical personnel available in-house.
  • Top quality security, backup, disaster recovery, and support systems.
  • Continuous access to the latest technologies.
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