An LOB (line-of-business) application is one of the set of critical computer applications
that are vital to running an enterprise, such as accounting, supply
chain management, and resource planning applications. LOB applications are usually large
programs that contain a number of integrated capabilities and tie into databases and database
management systems.
Increasingly, LOB applications are being connected with network applications with user
interfaces on the Web and with personal applications such as e-mail and address books.
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