Application service provider

An application service provider (ASP) is a business that provides computer-based services to customers over a network.

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The most limited sense of this business is that of providing access to a particular application program (such as medical billing) using a standard protocol such as HTTP.

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The importance of this marketplace is reflected by its size. As of early 2003, estimates of the United States market range from 1.5 to 4 billion dollars. Clients for ASP services include businesses, government organizations, non-profits, and membership organizations.

Related Topics:
2003 - United States

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