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Cloud computing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing

Cloud computing is Internet-based ("cloud") development and use of computer technology ("computing"). It is a style of computing in which IT-related capabilities are provided “as a service”,[2] allowing users to access technology-enabled services from the Internet ("in the cloud")[3] without knowledge of, expertise with, or control over the technology infrastructure that supports them.[4]

In August 2008 Gartner observed that "organisations are switching from company-owned hardware and software assets to per-use service-based models" and that the "projected shift to cloud computing will result in dramatic growth in IT products in some areas and in significant reductions in other areas".[23]

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_as_a_service

Software as a Service (SaaS, typically pronounced 'sass') is a model of software deployment where an application is hosted as a service provided to customers across the Internet. By eliminating the need to install and run the application on the customer's own computer, SaaS alleviates the customer's burden of software maintenance, ongoing operation, and support.

Using SaaS also can conceivably reduce that up-front expense of software purchases, through less costly, on-demand pricing.

The SaaS software vendor may host the application on its own web server, or this function may be handled by a third-party application service provider (ASP). This way, end users may reduce their investment on server hardware too.

Insourcing IT systems requires expensive overhead including salaries, health care, liability and physical building space.

The traditional rationale for outsourcing of IT systems is that by applying economies of scale to the operation of applications, a service provider can offer better, cheaper, more reliable applications than companies can themselves.

The use of SaaS-based applications has grown dramatically, as reported by many of the analyst firms that cover the sector.

ASP http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_service_provider

SharePoint http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_SharePoint

Apptix http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apptix

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Public sites hosted on SharePoint: http://www.wssdemo.com/Pages/websites.aspx

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