Many business application software vendors are pushing the use of _____ for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) to help customers acquire, use, and benefit from new technology while avoiding much of the associated complexity and high start-up costs.
A) hosted software model
B) an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
C) open source code
D) a customer relationship management (CRM) system

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Hosted software model, also known as software as a service (SaaS), is a delivery model in which the software application and associated data are hosted on a vendor's server and accessed remotely by customers via the internet. This model allows SMEs to avoid the high upfront costs associated with purchasing and installing software on their own servers and also eliminates the need to hire IT staff to manage and maintain the software. Hosted software model allows SMEs to acquire and use new technology while minimizing complexity and costs.

Many Business Application Software Vendors Are Pushing the Use of _____