Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms. BusinessDictionary.com - Online Business Dictionary. NetLingo The Internet Dictionary. Internet Vocabulary. ASP -- (Application Service Provider) A organization (usually a business) that runs one or more applications on their own servers and provides (usually for a fee) access to others.
Common examples of services provided this way include web-based software such as Calendar systems, Human Resources tools (timesheets, benefits, etc.), and various applications to help groups collaborate on projects.