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TOP 50
 


The 2007 ASPnews Top 50
By ASPnews.com Staff

January 17, 2007

January 2007: The rapid pace of acquisitions in the application service provider (ASP) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) sectors has finally started to ebb, but the industry itself continues to steam ahead. Read on to learn which companies continue to excel and which new firms have staked a claim on the latest ASPnews Top 50 list.


Top 25 Providers   |   Top 25 Enablers

Top 25 Providers

This is the list of companies that, in the view of ASPnews, are the world's 25 leading service providers for the ASP, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Utility Computing industries. For inclusion, companies must meet the following criteria:

  • Have the provision of network-based applications and/or services as their core business
  • Have a substantial and active end-user customer base for those services
  • Be able to demonstrate proven revenue streams
  • Be innovators in the online delivery of software-based services
  • Be recognized as a leader by others within the industry
CompanyDescriptionLocation
AspectiveApplication OutsourcerStaines, England
ClickabilitySoftware-as-a-Service ProviderSan Francisco, Calif.
Concur TechnologiesSoftware-as-a-Service Provider,
Application Software Vendor
Recently acquired Outtask
Redmond, Wash.
CrownPeakSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderLos Angeles, Calif.
EmailLabsSoftware-as-a-Service Provider,
Business Service Provider
Redwood City, Calif.
EmployeaseSoftware-as-a-Service Provider,
Business Service Provider
Atlanta, Ga.
New!  Everest SoftwareApplication Software Vendor,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Dulles, Va.
ExactTargetApplication Software Vendor,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Indianapolis, IN
IntacctSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderLos Gatos, Calif.
KinteraSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderSan Diego, Calif.
LivePersonSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderNew York, N.Y.
NetSuiteSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderSan Mateo, Calif.
OmnitureSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderOrem, Utah
OpenAirSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderBoston, Mass.
New!  QuickArrowApplication Software Vendor,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Austin, Texas
RightNowSoftware-as-a-Service Provider,
Application Software Vendor
Recently acquired Salesnet
Bozeman, Mont.
Sage SoftwareSoftware-as-a-Service Provider,
Application Software Vendor
St. Petersburg, Fl.
Salesforce.comSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderSan Francisco, Calif.
New!  SOA SoftwareService-Oriented Architecture/
Web Services Management & Security
Recently acquired Blue Titan
Los Angeles, Calif.
Ultimate SoftwareSoftware-as-a-Service Provider,
Application Outsourcer
Weston, Fla.
USiApplication OutsourcerAnnapolis, Md.
VocusSoftware-as-a-Service ProviderLanham, Md.
Web.com
Software-as-a-Service Provider,
Business Service Provider
Formerly Interland. Recently acquired WebSource Media
Atlanta, Ga.
WebExSoftware-as-a-Service Provider
Recently acquired Intranets.com
San Jose, Calif.
WebSideStorySoftware-as-a-Service Provider
Recently acquired Atomz
San Diego, Calif.



What do you think of our choices? What ASP providers and enablers are missing that deserve to be here? And what companies do you think made that list that shouldn't have? Critique our selections — or make your own list — in the ASP Discussion Forums.

Top 25 Enablers

These are the 25 companies that, in the view of ASPnews, are the most influential software or infrastructure providers for the ASP, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Utility Computing industries. For inclusion, companies must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a substantial and active customer base of providers
  • Be active in their support and promotion of network-based applications and services
  • Invest in innovation in the online delivery of software-based services
  • Be recognized as a leader by others within the industry

CompanyDescriptionLocation
AbrideanInfrastructure ISVHalifax, Nova Scotia
AdobeInfrastructure ISV,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Recently acquired Macromedia
San Jose, Calif.
ApptixPrivate-label Service ProviderSterling, Va.
BEA SystemsInfrastructure ISVSan Jose, Calif.
BMC SoftwareInfrastructure ISV,
Infrastructure ASP
Houston, Texas
CitrixInfrastructure ISVFort Lauderdale, Fla.
Computer AssociatesApplication Software Vendor,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Recently acquired Netegrity
Islandia, NY
Data ReturnManaged Hosting ProviderIrving, Texas
EDSIT Service Provider,
Managed Hosting Provider
Plano, Texas
EnsimInfrastructure ISVSunnyvale, Calif.
Hewlett-PackardInfrastructure ISV,
Systems Manufacturer
Palo Alto, Calif.
IBMInfrastructure ISV,
Application Infrastructure Provider,
Systems Manufacturer
Recently acquired Corio
Armonk, N.Y.
McAfeeApplication Software Vendor,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Santa Clara, Calif.
MetraTechInfrastructure ISVWaltham, Mass.
MicrosoftApplication Software Vendor,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Seattle, Wash.
NaviSiteManaged Hosting ProviderAndover, Mass.
Onyx SoftwareApplication Software VendorBellevue, Wash.
New!  OpSourceInfrastructure ISV,
Software-as-a-Service Provider
Santa Clara, Calif.
OracleApplication Software Vendor,
Application Outsourcer
Recently acquired PeopleSoft
Redwood Shores, Calif.
Progress SoftwareInfrastructure ISVBedford, Mass.
SAPApplication Software Vendor,
Application Outsourcer
Walldorf, Germany
Sun MicrosystemsInfrastructure ISV,
Systems Manufacturer
Palo Alto, Calif.
SWsoftInfrastructure ISVHerndon, Va.
VeriCenterManaged Hosting Provider
Recently acquired Agiliti
Houston, Texas
Verizon BusinessInfrastructure ISV,
Managed Services Provider
Recently acquired Digex
Basking Ridge, N.J.



What do you think of our choices? What ASP providers and enablers are missing that deserve to be here? And what companies do you think made that list that shouldn't have? Critique our selections — or make your own list — in the ASP Discussion Forums.