enterprise (noun, en-ter-prise, \ ˈentərpraɪz \) application (noun, ap-pli-ca-tion, \ ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn \) hosting (noun, host-ing, \ ˈhoʊstɪŋ \)
Definition: is the process of outsourcing a portion or the entire set of enterprise application software performed by an organization that can also provide such services as training, data backup, maintenance, and upgrade services. An enterprise may opt to outsource application hosting to another party to save costs and IT resources that may be spent on purposes that are directly connected to its competitive space. Other establishments that use this process include clubs, charities, and governmental organizations.
In a Sentence:
- Due to the increased volume of our client list, we’re thinking about using enterprise application hosting to get some of the load off our backs. This way, we’ll be able to dedicate more time to customer service and marketing.
- To save funds, Excelea Jewelry has decided to use enterprise application hosting and delegate the maintenance of its online shops to third parties, allowing them to focus on improving the products they offer to their clients.
Synonyms and related words: enterprise software, business application hosting, enterprise content management
