If we need assistance, we make one phone call and USi takes total responsibility in providing a solution. E-commerce requires flexible software that can rapidly change with market conditions. The obstacles to mass adaptation of the various ASP models deal not just with issues of connectivity and emerging technologies, but also reluctance to change and rising fears about security and privacy. Despite the promise of hosted applications, ASPs have not yet achieved widespread adoption. There are significant challenges for both users and publishers.
Connectivity is the first, most critical hurdle.
Without robust connections, the software services market cannot flourish. Business models are built around the concept of providing complex services to a large number of consumers, aggregating common preferences and features, from a centralized data storage and service provider. The model depends on the network. Users must be able to connect through from where ever and whenever they want. They must be able to access the application and data from a variety of devices, from mobile to desktop, without compromising features and functionality.