The Harbinger ASP solution enables Sharp to access e-Commerce business tools on a subscription basis. The tools allow Sharp to integrate and track e-Commerce transactions with a Web-based market site that will facilitate electronic price forecasting and negotiation, just-in-time inventory management and real-time shipment logistics. Further, Harbinger is providing Business Community Integration services to broaden Sharp's reach into its supplier base. By choosing Harbinger as its ASP, Sharp is assured its e-Commerce program is technologically current, backed by 24/7 help desk support and a highly trained staff.
Market Impact
Harbinger's ASP business has gained momentum during the first half of 2000. The subscription-based model allows customers to access e-Commerce technology and support services with minimal up-front investment pressure. Multi-year ASP contracts typically range in size and requirements based on the customer's technological needs, with values of between $100,000 and $2.5 million. In 1Q00 alone, Harbinger's ASP program added new contracts with companies such as Bluelight.com, Edaflow, FactorWorks, Tektronix and Webvan.
The advent of improved bandwidth, a shortage of qualified IT professionals and "web-ready" applications is fostering a rich environment for Application Service Providers. With analysts predicting the ASP market to reach 20 - 40 billion by 2003, it is not difficult to see the trend continue. To that end, many companies have architected web enabled offerings. Organizations such as "aspindustry.org" witness their membership roster growing on a weekly basis. Additionally, several ASP portals boast registries listing hundreds of Application Service Providers. The wave of Application Service Providers continues to grow.
SOURCE:http://www.technologyevaluation.com/research/articles/a-sharp-asp-15948/
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