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How to choose an ASP: selection guidelines

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Title:

How to choose an ASP: selection guidelines

Author(s):

Luisa Focacci, Robert J. Mockler, Marc E. Gartenfeld, Dorothy G. Dologite

Journal:

Information Management & Computer Security

Year:

2003

Volume:

11

Issue:

2

Page:

67 - 73


ISSN:

0968-5227


DOI:

10.1108/09685220310468628

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

The great promise of software-as-a-service lies in its ability to deliver at a much lower cost and at much greater speed. In the future, software will be delivered in such a way that business customers can pick and choose entire applications or parts of them, paying on a per-use or subscription basis. To fulfill this need, a new type of business enterprise has arisen, application service providers (ASPs). This paper identifies various success factors, or best practices selection guidelines, potential ASP customers/users should consider when choosing an ASP. These success factors were developed – using experiences of successful ASPs presented in groups based on their underlying business models – from customer requirements, a major driver in the ASP market.

Keywords:

Decision making, Information technology, Leadership, Planning, Strategic management


Article Type:

Viewpoint


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09685220310468628

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