Cloud Computing Taxonomy

Application services to manage customer billing based on usage and subscriptions to products and services.

Platforms for CRM application that range from call center applications to sales force automation.

Platforms providing tools that allow users to collaborate in workgroups, within enterprises, and across enterprises.

Services for managing the production and access to content for web based applications.

Platforms of managing documents, document production workflows, and providing workspaces for groups or enterprises to find and access documents.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is an Integrated computer-based system used to manage internal and external resources, including tangible assets, financial resources, materials, and human resources.

Helps manufacturers manage and promote safe handling of hazardous materials.

Applications for managing financial processes for companies that range from expense processing and invoicing to tax management.

Services for improving and managing people's health and well-being.

Software for managing human resources functions within companies.

Software that helps enterprises manage IT Services delivery to services consumers and manage performance improvement.

Software that business users use on a daily basis in the normal course of business. The typical suite includes applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Software packages for managing projects. Features of packages may specialize the offering for specific types of projects such as software development, construction, etc.

Applications that are specifically designed for sales functions such as pricing, commission tracking, etc.

Hosted products for security services such as malware and virus scanning, single sign-on, etc.

Platforms for creating and customizing social networking applications.