ASPIC is a non-profit, global advocacy group promoting the application of the service provider industry.   Also, ASPIC provides funding programs for research and establishing the strategy in order to benefit the delivery mode.  It is comprised of some 700 companies in nearly 30 countries. The ASPIC was established in May, 1999 in order to promote and help create an understanding of the ASP (Application Service Provider) (ASP) industry. 

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