However, this discussion is largely applicable to the use of portfolio management practices in other areas, such as products or software applications.

然而，本次讨论主要适用于项目组合管理实践在其他领域内的使用，例如产品或软件应用程序。

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For example, he may accomplish the job by finding open-source software and other free applications and tools.

比如，他可能会借助于开源软件或者其他免费的应用程序和工具完成工作。

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Moreover, a lot of companies tend to install the "best of breed" software without considering integration with other applications.

而且，许多公司希望安装“最佳”软件，而不考虑同其它应用程序的集成。

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Microsoft's competitors say the company is using its control of the desktop to dominate the market for other software applications.

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And other software vendors created applications for accounting, order entry, inventory management, communications and customer relationship management.

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Other applications are rented via a software-as-a-service model.

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