IDC has noticed that many times in press releases and articles also application management is referred to as an ASP service. The ASP market is only a very small part of the application outsourcing market. The main difference in ASP and AM services is that in ASP services, the user rents the application and in AM services, the user owns the license of the application. Currently, Norway has the highest and Denmark has second highest penetration in the ASP services. Sweden and Finland follow these two countries.
Companies are most willing to rent office suites and collaborative applications.
Surprisingly interest in renting training and education applications is also one of highest rated. IDC estimates that in 2001 the customer demand for ASP services will increase. IDC provides global research with local content IDC is the foremost global market intelligence and advisory firm helping clients gain insight into technology and ebusiness trends to develop sound business strategies. Using a combination of rigorous primary research, in-depth analysis, and client interaction, IDC forecasts worldwide markets and trends to deliver dependable service and client advice. More than 700 analysts in 43 countries provide global research with local content.