A Paradigm Shift Has Occurred in the Way That Small

Multiple Choice

A paradigm shift has occurred in the way that small businesses use software applications. Companies increasingly choose hosted solutions with a monthly subscription fee and outsourced system maintenance, instead of purchasing software and hardware that must be maintained by internal resources. This business model is commonly referred to as:

A) Scalability.
B) Grid computing.
C) Crowd sourcing.
D) Software as a Service.