| FEATURE |
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ASP |
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TRADITIONAL CUSTOMISED PACKAGE |
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| Investment on Server Hardware |
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No investment of Server side Hardware required |
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High Investment on Server Hardware |
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| Investment on Upgrade Software |
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No investment of Back end Software |
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High Investment on Upgrade Software |
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| Initial packages startup Time |
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No need for purchase of Package |
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Purchase of Packages |
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| Application Maintenance |
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No Maintenance Expenses for the clients |
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High Maintenance Expenses |
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| Change in software technologies |
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Shall be taken care by the service provider |
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Expenses for Upgrading incurred by the client |
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| Human Resources |
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All maintenance done by service provider |
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Extra IT specialists required |
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| Backup System |
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Full Proof Backup System with the providers |
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More Backup Systems required |
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| Under utilization of the Applications |
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Cost based on usage |
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Fully committed, pays for full package |
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| Trail Application |
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Best suited at lesser cost |
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Commitment / Higher cost |
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| Security |
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Current technology which is continuously upgraded |
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Latest technology initialy but no improvement as technology changes |
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| Application accessibility |
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Usage from anywhere (office, Home, Beach!) |
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Restricted to certain places |
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| Cost predictability |
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Pay as per the Usage (monthly) |
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High Cost (lump sum) |
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