Explore Oracle Applications Software
Software as a Service is a cloud computing service model that provides access to software, its functions, and subsequent updates remotely from a third party, called an Application Service Provider . Application software is what most people think of when they think of software. Application software is often purchased separately from computer hardware. Sometimes applications are bundled with the computer, but that does not change the fact that they run as independent applications. Applications are usually independent programs from the operating system, though they are often tailored for specific platforms. Most users think of compilers, databases, and other "system software" as applications. Design and implementation of software varies depending on the complexity of the software. For instance, the design and creation of Microsoft Word took much more time than designing and developing Microsoft Notepad because the latter has much more basic functionality. Software quality is ...