The ASP Model is the latest evolution
of the way software is designed delivered and supported. Rather than invest
in hardware, software, programming, maintenance, staffing, and upgrades,
businesses can access all the technology and support they need through the
Internet. This frees up valuable capital and ensures immediate access to the
latest programming updates and enhancements.
The ASP model used by ThoughtSpeed™ offers five key benefits:
1. The latest business applications from a specialized vendor
2. Much faster implementation and startup than can be accomplished
internally
3. Strong support from ASP implementation and maintenance expertise
gained over a large number of users
4. Better corporate cash flow with no transaction-based fees and no
spending on software licenses or personnel
5. Maintenance expertise gained over a large number of users
ThoughtSpeed™ enables you to concentrate on your sales and marketing
strategies, rather than devoting scarce resources to an IT staff and
challenges of rapid technological obsolescence. You can concentrate on what
you do best, eliminate worries about upgrading the software, and reduce your
exposure to an IT labor shortage.
The Managed Service Model, often referred to as business
process outsourcing, goes beyond the ASP model to extend management of the
distribution network by combining the online order process with management
of a dealer/distributor online network and a revenue based financial model.
Under this model, a partnership is created with the Supplier to provide a
fully managed online distribution channel through an existing or new
distributor network. The network is completely managed by a joint venture
entity with a wholesale distribution contract with the Supplier; thereby
reducing the complexity of managing invoicing and credit relationships at
the Supplier level.
