Solution (software)
In the IT industry is meant by a solution , a software application or a combination of software and hardware for a specific, concrete tasks that so the solution is a specific problem of the customer. In contrast to the system software manufacturers, software companies that develop and / or sell such application programs are also called solution providers . Solution providers are both large companies such as B. IBM or SAP , as well as medium-sized software houses of all sizes and specializations. Such solution providers, who do not produce software themselves, but distribute third-party programs and adapt them for the customer, are also called system integrators .
A distinction is made between horizontal solutions , which are mostly dedicated to industry-independent infrastructure tasks, such as B.
and vertical solutions for typical tasks in one or a few industries such as B.
- Hospital solutions,
- Special programs for fitness centers or
- Environmental information systems.
In this sense, a distinction is made between horizontal and vertical markets.
A distinction is also made between
