The asp might’ve been dangerous in Cleopatra’s time, but today an ASP (Application Service Provider) could save your agency’s life. The major vendors, such as Applied Systems, e-bix, and AMS Services, offer agents and brokers the use of their agency management system software over the Internet through high-capacity servers that are managed by and located in the vendor’s facilities. This document by Sharon Cunningham will help you determine whether it’s time for you to consider using an ASP.

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