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Apple Authorized Service Provider (Apple ASP)
An Apple Authorized Service Provider (Apple ASP) is an individual or organization that can legally service Apple products although their warranties are held by other entities. Service by anyone other than an authorized service provider (ASP) will ren... Definition
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managed IT service
A managed IT service is an information technology (IT) task provided by a third-party contractor. Definition
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gray market
The gray market (sometimes spelled as "grey market") is the collective system of unauthorized sales channels for products. Gray market products may be less expensive than those bought through official distribution channels but are typically inferior.... Definition
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Hardware as a Service (in managed services)
Hardware as a Service (HaaS), in a managed services context, is a procurement process similar to licensing. Definition
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Hardware as a Service (HaaS)
Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is a service provision model for hardware that is defined differently in managed services and grid computing contexts... (Continued) Definition
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Hardware as a Service (in grid computing)
Hardware as a Service (Haas), in a grid computing context, is a pay-as-you-go model for accessing a provider's infrastructure and CPU power... (Continued) Definition
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consultant
A consultant is an experienced individual that is trained to analyze and advise a client in order to help the client make the best possible choices... (Continued) Definition
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solution
A solution is a product, combination of products, services, or a mix of products and services that a vendor, service provider or value added reseller (VAR) will offer to their client... (Continued) Definition
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turnkey solution provider
A turnkey solution provider is a solution provider that offers limited consultation and one or more established product packages that allow only minimal configuration... (Continued) Definition
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solution provider
A solution provider is a vendor, a service provider or a value-added reseller (VAR) that comprehensively handles the project needs of their client from concept to installation through support... (Continued) Definition