application stack

The set of applications typically required by an organization. A typical "enterprise" application stack would include the basic office functions (word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.), as well as a Web browser and email and instant messaging programs. "Stack" has become a popular term for suite, set or group of software. Contrast with software stack. See application suite, application platform and stack.

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