Rihanna owns a publication in New Jersey. She uses a Web-based software, Open Journals, to manage her publication works. She often downloads many Web-based applications needed for her work. Here, _____ are the companies that distribute Web-based software facilities to Rihanna over the Internet.
A)Legacy utility providers
B)Application service providers
C)Interface providers
D)Payment solution providers

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Application service providers (ASPs) are companies that distribute software and software-based services over the Internet. In this context, since Rihanna uses Web-based software for her publication works and downloads many Web-based applications, the companies providing these services would be classified as application service providers.

Rihanna Owns a Publication in New Jersey