Software Selection for Organizations: Are We Becoming Too Web-biased?
Murali Chemuturi and Udaya Sundari Chemuturi - November 2, 2007

Software is a unique asset in the sense that it does not have any moving parts. Hence, it is not subject to wear and tear, which is the main reason any physical asset with moving parts requires maintenance and, ultimately, replacement. Theoretically, the life of a software application is eternal, with it not needing any maintenance at all so long as the hardware platform on which it is running is maintained and is in working condition...