Meanwhile, existing companies ranging from global software and services company Candle Corp. to application developer Lawson Software are adopting the term to help describe their own programs. But in my view, that isn't always necessary. A BSP might be able to add value with just a single Web application, for instance. Analysts offer a slightly different take on the BSP market. Other research firms that have described the BSP model include International Data Corp., Gartner Group and Yankee Group.
Some analysts emphasize the tendency of BSPs to solve business problems or add business value.
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