In business, change is constant. For many companies, renting an application that resides on a provider's server, not theirs, means they can scale up quickly, keep up with the latest technology, or add services without a massive drain on in-house resources. Outsourcing new e-business ventures or special applications makes sound economic sense. Overcoming hesitation Despite the obvious financial benefits, some companies hesitate to turn over critical operations to outsiders. The ASP may be an unknown quantity or lack experience in the company's industry.
Performance is another worry.
IBM ASP Hosting Services addresses these concerns with proven applications, rock-solid support, and comprehensive customer service. Service backed by experience Consultants estimate that more than 50 percent of software implementations fail through lack of knowledge and experience. They use definable, repeatable processes and proven methods and tools to design, implement, operate, and maintain hosted business systems. Implementation is fast, with no disruption of current operations. IBM and its partners can also help simplify other functional operations, all for a manageable monthly fee.