With multiple names (programs, applications, developments, etc.) this section refers to tasks that have been automated and are carried out on a computer. Applications manage, analyse and change data, allowing the information to be used for providing services.

This section is not concerned with the source code or programs that are data of commercial interest, to be valued and protected as such. This code will appear as data.

    [prp] in-house development

    [sub] made-to-measure (sub-contracted)

    [std] standard (off the shelf)

      [browser] Web browser

      [www] display servers

      [app] application servers

      [file] file servers

      [dbms] database management systems

      [tm] transactional monitors

      [office] office computing

      [os] operating systems