Information Systems Alternatives
Software
- Vertically integrated packaged software
Buy or rent software that is integrated for specific industries
- Systems consulting
Hire consultants for custom software development
- Contract programming
Coding or programming of custom software contracted to an outside firm
Operations
- Facilities management
Outside firm manages company-owned hardware and operations
Network management
Outside firm manages company-owned networks
See Network Management Services
Setup and configure your
network
Maintain a
trouble-free network
Troubleshoot
and resolve difficulties
Operations and software
- In-house
Develop and write software internally, own & run hardware
- Service bureau
Rent hardware and software as a package
- VARS (Turnkey systems)
Buy or rent vertically integrated software and hardware as a package
- Outsourcing
Hire an outside firm to own and operate hardware and custom software to
a companys specifications, usually on a long-term contractual basis.
- ASP (Application Service Provider)
Third-party entities that manage and distribute software-based services
and solutions to customers across a wide area network from a central data center.
Other
- Project management
Consultants manage specific systems development project
- Integration consulting
Consultants integrate disparate in-house applications systems and/or
communications networks
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