Answer to Question #309898 in Computer Networks for Brian

Question

Critically analyse the difference between horizontal application software and vertical application

software.

Answer 1

Horizontal application software provides solutions based upon the common needs of many companies.

Vertical applications are written for particular market or industry.

In horizontal application, use of demo copy for entering few transactions can be acceptable test.

In vertical application software, for performing test, many days or weeks can be needed by the IT staff and its team.

Horizontal application software is not business specific and can be used by various domains.

Vertical application software is business specific and designed for specific domain.

Horizontal application software are used for small systems.

Vertical application systems are used for large systems.