Word of the Day: application service provider (ASP)

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Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | September 27, 2019 application service provider (ASP) An application service provider (ASP) is a company that offers individuals or enterprises access to specialized software programs and related support services over the internet. Essentially, the ASP delivery model requires the customer to purchase the software and then pay a provider to host it. ASPs use a single-tenant architecture and software clients have to be installed on the end users' computers. Once referred to as "apps-on-tap," ASP services became popular around the turn of the century.   Today, the ASP delivery model has largely been replaced by the software as a service (SaaS) delivery model. SaaS uses a multi-tenant architecture and customers access applications through a web browser. Quote of the Day "The idea of ASPs originated with the advent of the web and the new opportunity to deliver applications and IT services as a service from a remote location." - Jeff Kaplan Related Terms Software as a Service multi-tenancy single-tenancy SLA managed service provider Learning Center 8 features all enterprise SaaS applications must have Learn the eight most important features a SaaS application must have to meet the standards of true enterprise SaaS, including security, scalability and interoperability, and get advice from several experts. Simplify SaaS integration with an IT service aggregator While SaaS applications are at home in modern, cloud-based IT, they can cause as many problems as they solve. Use these tips to find a service aggregator with integration skills and adaptability. SaaS backup remains confusing to many SaaS providers aren't backing up your data for you, and that creates confusion among many IT pros who assume their data is automatically protected in the cloud. Best practices for negotiating a SaaS SLA Enterprises should negotiate a SaaS SLA to meet their requirements for uptime, support, customization, security and compliance. Follow these best practices to get the best vendor assurances for a SaaS app. Managed services model takes evolutionary twists and turns The managed services model originated in the late 1990s amid the rise of internet-driven business models. Learn more about the evolutionary path of managed service providers. Quiz Yourself An operating system (OS) is the ________ that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer. a. program b. software c. application Answer Stay in Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed! FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter The Word of the Day is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List