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An application service provider (ASP) is a company that has software on its computers and allows people to use it when they need it. You don't have to buy the software before you use it. The company sends the software to your computer over the Internet or a private network. ASP is short for application service provider.
An application service provider (ASP) is a business that hosts software on its computers and provides access to subscribers as needed. This means that the subscriber does not need to purchase a license to use the software before the provider sends it to the subscriber's computer, usually over the Internet or a private electronic network.
These examples illustrate how ASPs provide access to software without requiring users to purchase a license. This can be beneficial for businesses that want to use software without the upfront costs of purchasing licenses or installing the software on their own servers.