Application

The generic term to include all application software, operating systems, network communications and database management systems with an organization.

A software application that allows the creation delivery and management of learning and training resources and content.

A system that consists of telephony equipment, software application(s), a database and a supporting infrastructure that is used for information collection using voice or the telephone key pad on the phone.

Software that combines several application processes into one and typically shares common data elements across processes without the need for interfaces. For example, an integrated HRMS would have the core HR processes and data along with one or more talent management processes and the employee data would be shared among each application process without the need to transfer data between components of the software.

A legacy system, in the context of computing, refers to outdated computer systems, programming languages or application software that is used instead of available upgraded versions. The term used to describe an old system that has been replaced by something more suitable to the current operation, but still holds data that is needed. The term usually refers to mainframe applications, although difficult to maintain, they may be too important to discard.