Software Services

Software services are applications that provide essential functions for a business or organization. Some common examples of software services include:

• Word processors (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
• Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
• Email clients (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, Thunderbird)
• Chat clients (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom)
• Accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Intacct)
• Customer relationship management (CRM) software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho CRM)
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (e.g., SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Software services are essential for businesses of all sizes. They allow employees to be productive and efficient, and they can help businesses to improve their customer service, sales, and operations.

Platform Services

Platform services provide a platform for developers to code, build, and manage software applications. This way, developers don't have to deal with operating system maintenance and other services that are needed to use the platform tools.

Some common examples of platform services include:

• Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
• Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI)
• API management platforms (e.g., MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Amazon API Gateway, Azure API Management)
• Database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database)

Platform services are essential for businesses that develop software. They allow developers to focus on building applications, without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.

Managing IT Infrastructure