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  2. Third-party source - Wikipedia

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    In commerce, a third-party source means a supplier (or service provider) who is not directly controlled by either the seller (first party) nor the customer/buyer (second party) in a business transaction. [1] The third party is considered independent from the other two, even if hired by them, because not all control is vested in that connection.

  3. Service provider - Wikipedia

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    A service provider (SP) is an organization that provides services, such as consulting, legal, real estate, communications, storage, and processing services, to other organizations. Although a service provider can be a sub-unit of the organization that it serves, it is usually a third-party or outsourced supplier.

  4. Open-access network - Wikipedia

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    "Open Access" refers to a specialised and focused business model, in which a network infrastructure provider limits its activities to a fixed set of value layers in order to avoid conflicts of interest. The network infrastructure provider creates an open market and a platform for internet service providers (ISPs) to add value.

  5. Outsourcing - Wikipedia

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    Outsourcing is a business practice in which companies use external providers to carry out business processes, that would otherwise be handled internally. [1] [2] [3] Outsourcing sometimes involves transferring employees and assets from one firm to another.

  6. Managed services - Wikipedia

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    Managed services is the practice of outsourcing the responsibility for maintaining, and anticipating need for, a range of processes and functions, ostensibly for the purpose of improved operations and reduced budgetary expenditures through the reduction of directly-employed staff.

  7. Serverless computing - Wikipedia

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    Serverless is a misnomer in the sense that servers are still used by cloud service providers to execute code for developers. The definition of serverless computing has evolved over time, leading to varied interpretations. According to Ben Kehoe, serverless represents a spectrum rather than a rigid definition.

  8. Are 'provider women' the opposite of 'trad wives'? They're ...

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    You've heard of "trad wives." Now, meet the "provider women." A new term has emerged online − and unlike "trad wives," which describes women who embrace cooking, cleaning and often subservience ...

  9. Vendor - Wikipedia

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    A Service Provider provides a service, such as maintenance or labour, to customers. Examples include consulting and janitorial services. Examples include consulting and janitorial services. A Wholesaler sources products from manufacturers and resells them to retail establishments, distributors, and other buyers.