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Software: Acquiring, Off the Shelf, and Custom
Michael ZysmanFrank Hyun
Acquiring Software
-Refers to the several methods by which software can be purchased or accessed
Ex: Off-the-shelf, custom-designed, or Web-based
Different methods of storage
• CD/DVD• Once was floppy disk• USB• Web server
System Requirements
• Always check to make sure the software matches up with your computer
• Not all software works on all computer systems
Off-the-shelf• Refers to software that is mass-produced for
use by the general public and is made available through online outlets or retail stores
Off-the-shelf
• Provide convenient and fast access to high quality software
• Usually purchased for personal computer use
Off-the-shelf
• Gets its name from being available for purchase right off a stores shelf
• Also available online
Off-the-shelf
• Common computing activities benefit from this
• Ex: word processors, media players, and spreadsheet software
Shareware• Marketing method allowing users to access
software for free for a trial-period• Way for customers to see if the software
works for them• Hopefully you get some happy customers
Subscription Model
• Pay an annual fee for the length of time you wish to use the software
• Do not have to pay a one time fee when you first receive the software
Subscription Model
• Ex: Virus Protection, Web-site articles(ESPNinsider)
• Trend of the future
Custom-Designed
• Software created to meet a unique need• Typically used in business, allowing the
business to have a competitive edge
Custom-Designed
• Used when business needs a specific software• Off-the-shelf software is not specific enough• Meets unique needs• Essential in a business’s competitive strategy
Custom-Designed
Value-Added Software Vendor-third party software firm-develops or modifies a software program to
meet the needs of a business
Contract Software
• A specific software program developed for a particular company or organization
• These programs are created by the value-added software vendors
Custom-Designed
Service oriented architecture-uses a method of software development that
focuses on business processes-software services that communicate with each
other, sharing data and activities to accomplish business tasks
Custom-Designed
• Some companies develop software in order to provide their primary service to the public
• Ex: Google, Facebook, Hulu, Twitter• All designed their own software to meet their
specific needs
Custom-Designed
• For the companies like facebook and google, the software designed IS their service and product
• Software is not purchased or installed• Software is available strictly over the web
Conclusion
• Despite the large amount of off-the-shelf software, there are many more custom-designed software available
• More companies in need of specialty software
Conclusion
• World economy depends on innovation in the software being built today
• Technology continues to evolve, as does software being used