{"id":7197,"date":"2022-09-09T14:27:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T07:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bap-software.net\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=7197"},"modified":"2023-06-27T09:23:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T02:23:08","slug":"what-is-application-software","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/bap-software.net\/en\/knowledge\/what-is-application-software\/","title":{"rendered":"What is application software? Types of application software"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As technology develops more and more, everyone comes across different types of software that help automate tasks and increase efficiency. In particular, the success of a business model also depends on choosing the right application software. So what is application software, and what types are there? Let&#8217;s find out through the following article.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>I. What is application software?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In information technology, application software is a computer program that can run on any electronic device such as a computer, laptop, smartphone, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is considered an end-user program, because it allows the end-user to perform specific functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the current 4.0 technology area, besides the applications that need to be installed on the computer, most application software can be run online on electronic devices through a web browser. The purpose of application software is to assist users in simplifying operations and completing work smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7201\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7201\" class=\"wp-image-7201 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bap-software.net\/2022\/09\/what-is-Application-Software.jpg\" alt=\"application software\" width=\"850\" height=\"472\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is application software? &#8211; Image: eduba.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>II. What is the function of application software?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounting, financial management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resource Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise resource planning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer relationship management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>III. Types of application software<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application software is classified into many types to meet the increasing needs of users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 main categories:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Application Software<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Application Software<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom Developed Application Software<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will learn about business application software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Application Software is designed to perform business functions and operations, helping to drive business productivity and profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7200\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7200\" class=\"wp-image-7200\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bap-software.net\/2022\/09\/Types_of_Application_Software.jpg\" alt=\"Types of application software\" width=\"850\" height=\"447\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Types of application software &#8211; Image: radixweb.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>1. Customer Relationship Management (CRM)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CRM application software is a tool to collect, analyze and store all customer information. It helps businesses connect and develop relationships with customers, and improve business efficiency, and business brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the digital age, you can use CRM software based on a cloud computing platform on a service provider&#8217;s server. So you don&#8217;t need to install it on your server.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>For example:<\/em>\u00a0Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Zoho CRM, and HubSpot CRM are popular CRM software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/bap-software.net\/en\/knowledge\/what-is-salesforce\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salesforce<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP software is an all-in-one technology model, which means that all business activities are included in just one software. It helps to manage the core activities and business processes in an organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This software will link different applications and modules serving each part of the business, ensuring connectivity with all departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7199\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7199\" class=\"wp-image-7199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bap-software.net\/2022\/09\/Enterprise-Resource-Planning-Application-Software-ERP.jpg\" alt=\"ERP software \" width=\"850\" height=\"528\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software &#8211; Image: bravo.com.vn<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>For example:<\/em> Oracle, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, ERP SAP Business One are ERP software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can learn more about <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/bap-software.net\/en\/knowledge\/erp-comparison\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP Software<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Project Management Application Software<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a multifunctional tool created by pre-set programs for tight project management, from the planning step to the project execution step. The software also helps manage costs, and budgets, arrange personnel, track work progress, and create reports,\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>For example:<\/em> Basecamp, Trello, and Zoho Projects are Project Management software.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Business Process Management (BPM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an automation tool to optimize business processes. It provides an overview of business operations, quickly creates effective business solutions, and reduces errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7198\" style=\"width: 860px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7198\" class=\"wp-image-7198 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bap-software.net\/2022\/09\/Business-Process-Management-Application-Software-BPM.png\" alt=\"Business Process Management\" width=\"850\" height=\"490\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Business Process Management application software &#8211; Image: demajorel.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>For example<\/em>, Zoho Creator is a low-code application platform that helps you design, develop, and efficiently run business processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Database<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Database application software is also known as Database Management System (DBMS). This is software used to create and manage databases. Features include tools to sort, filter, create forms, define criteria, and generate reports. Using a DBMS increases the ability to share data no matter where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>For example:<\/em> MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and MongoDB are Database software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of application software and it will increase as technology develops and user needs become more diverse. Before investing in a software application, choose and ensure that it fits your business, improves customer experience, and eliminates risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, this article can help you understand <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhat is application software?\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get an overview of the types of application software. Understanding the different kinds of application software will help businesses choose and apply the correct type of software, saving time, and costs, improving productivity and improving decision-making.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":7198,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"tags":[9253],"blog-cat":[2073],"class_list":["post-7197","knowledge","type-knowledge","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-software-development","blog-cat-big-data-cloud"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is application software? Types of application software<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In particular, the success of a business model also depends on choosing the right application software. 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