ALSO CALLED: ASP (Application Service Providers), Enterprise ASPs, Commercial Service Providers, Application Service Provider, and Application Rentals DEFINITION:
ASP is also an abbreviation for Active Server Page.
An application service provider (ASP) is a company that offers individuals or enterprises access over the Internet to applications and related services that would otherwise have to be located in their own personal
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Virtualization is now generally recognized as one of the key enablers of these objectives. As organizations explore virtualization solutions, the challenge is to select the right strategic vendor with the best solution set for their business.
APPLICATION SERVICE PROVIDERS DEFINITION (continued): … or enterprise computers. Sometimes referred to as "apps-on-tap," ASP services are expected to become an important alternative, not only for smaller companies with low budgets for information technology, but also for larger companies as a form of outsourcing and for many services for individuals as well. Early applications include:
Remote access serving for the users of an enterprise
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