1. Software: Acquiring, Off the Shelf, and Custom Michael Zysman Frank Hyun

2. Acquiring Software -Refers to the several methods by which software can be purchased or accessed Ex: Off-the-shelf, custom-designed, or Web-based

3. Different methods of storage CD/DVD Once was floppy disk USB Web server

4. System Requirements Always check to make sure the software matches up with your computer Not all software works on all computer systems

5. 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

6. Off-the-shelf Provide convenient and fast access to high quality software Usually purchased for personal computer use

7. Off-the-shelf Gets its name from being available for purchase right off a stores shelf Also available online

8. Off-the-shelf Common computing activities benefit from this Ex: word processors, media players, and spreadsheet software

9. 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

10. 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

11. Subscription Model Ex: Virus Protection, Web-site articles(ESPNinsider) Trend of the future

12. Custom-Designed Software created to meet a unique need Typically used in business, allowing the business to have a competitive edge

13. 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

14. Custom-Designed Value-Added Software Vendor -third party software firm -develops or modifies a software program to meet the needs of a business

15. Contract Software A specific software program developed for a particular company or organization These programs are created by the value-added software vendors

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Conclusion World economy depends on innovation in the software being built today Technology continues to evolve, as does software being used