What is the ASP system?

ASP or application service system is a software that provides computer services to different customers via the network. The ASP seller is basically based on software and allows users to access software. This approach allows users to use software that can be quite expensive without having to buy it. Users generally use software through a standard protocol (such as HTTP) or separate software provided by ASP.

ASP systems have become very popular, especially for smaller businesses for which expensive specialized software would be cost cost. ASP customers differ very much and include individuals, private enterprises and public organizations. Examples of ASP systems are medical billing services, payment processing services such as PayPal and time schedule such as Slimtimer. Some ASP focus only on single capitals such as credit card payments. Other ASP provides a set of applications that satisfactionThe various customer needs. For example, some at least provide all special software necessary to operate private medical practice (eg invoicing patients, employee payments, patient planning software).

Usually ASP owns, works and is responsible for the maintenance of software that makes it accessible to its customers. And more often than not, ASPs are more available via the Internet than through your own special software.

There are many benefits for accepting the ASP system. The primary is cost savings that provide spreading these costs among many customers. Using external software is also not necessary expertise inside IT.

As with many things, although there are many advantages of the ASP system, there are also some disadvantages. One disadvantage is that software generally comes as it is. Adapted solutions are generally available only for the largest clients. ExceptThis can lead to changes in the ASP system to change the type of service available to clients.