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== Hosted computing model ==

A relatively new method of centralized computing, '''hosted computing''', solves many of the problems associated with traditional distributed computing systems. By centralizing processing and storage on powerful server hardware located in a data center, rather than in a local office, it relieves organisationsorganizations of the many responsibilities in owning and maintaining an information technology system. These services are typically delivered on a subscription basis by an [[application service provider]] (ASP). <ref name="coredesktop">[http://www.coredesktop.com/purpose.htm Core Desktop Solutions, Inc. &ndash;]. Retrieved on 5 September 2007.</ref>

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