GRA 743 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Original Equipment Manufacturer, Application Service Provider
26 Oct 2012
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Who is the expert: databases and data management. Computer programming and it management: processes implementation. Software providers: asset management software providers develop asset management solutions (applications) that are sold to users. All hardware and software resides onsite at the user location. User has direct access to single user programs, or has access through the network and perhaps via web browser interface or client application for server based solutions. The user owns the license to the solution. The software solution can be simple to complex in structure. Companies may use the solution as an internal tool to manage its own assets. Often, companies become an application service provider. Software providers offer distinct advantages for the user/buyer: Experience managing large volumes of data through multiple sources. Software is in constant state of development (r&d) There are some potential disadvantages for the user as well: Large start up costs: hardware, software, installation. Slow start up process: configuration and testing, learning curves and implementation.
