Provider

Definition:

A provider is a company or organization that provides services or products to end users. In information technology and telecommunications, the term usually refers to companies that offer internet access, web hosting, email services or other online services. The main types of providers include internet service providers (ISPs), which provide internet access for private and business customers, web hosts, which provide web servers, storage space and other services for websites, and email providers, which operate email servers and provide email accounts for users. There are also content delivery network providers (CDN) that distribute web content across a global network to optimize loading times, as well as cloud providers that offer computing power, storage and software as a service in the cloud.

Providers play a central role in modern information and communication technology (ICT) by enabling end users to access various digital services.

Advantages:

• Professional provision of IT and communication services
• High availability and reliability
• Technical support and maintenance
• Scalable solutions as needed

Application in OpenTalk:

As a video conferencing solution, OpenTalk can be provided by various providers, both via SaaS models and via on-premise solutions. Customers have the option to choose between different providers, depending on whether they prefer a cloud-based or self-hosted solution.