• Accounting and Financial SoftwareAccounting and financial software is application software that allows users to perform accounting and financial tasks.
   
• Application Development and Deployment SoftwareApplication development and deployment software is software used in the development of a software product in a planned and structured process.
   
• Business ApplicationsBusiness applications are software programs that process business information in support of a specific business function such as purchasing, accounting or logistics.

• Communications SoftwareCommunications and network software is used for the setup and management of digital communication networks such as LAN and WAN computer networks, electronic mail, FAX, audio and video networks, wireless communication systems, etc.
   
• Content and Knowledge Management SoftwareContent and knowledge management software supports the evolutionary life cycle of digital information and knowledge.
   
• Data Storage and Management SoftwareData storage and management software is used to help manage the tasks associated with maintaining and accessing data stored in data files.
   
• Educational and Training SoftwareEducational and training software is used in applications such as distance learning, online training, and more specific programs such as equipment training and support.
   
• Engineering and Scientific SoftwareEngineering and scientific software supports engineering and scientific processes.
   
• Enterprise and Plant Management SoftwareEnterprise and plant management software is used to to manage all the information and functions of a business or company.
   
• General Office SoftwarePersonal productivity software includes e-mail software; office suite software; planning, scheduling and productivity software; and web browsers.
   
• Imaging and Graphics SoftwareImaging and graphics software is used to create, analyze and edit digital images.
   
• Industrial Controls SoftwareIndustrial controls software is used to manage industrial and process control processes, machinery and applications.
   
• Internet and Web SoftwareInternet and web software is used to allow users access to the web or allow programs to operate on the internet.
   
• Quality Assurance, Test and Compliance SoftwareQuality assurance, test and compliance software is used to ensure, assess or test a product or service's suitability for its intended purpose
   
• Security SoftwareSecurity software programs are used to restrict access to data, files and users on a computer or server.
   
• Specialty SoftwareSoftware used for application specific operations.
   
• Tracking SoftwareTracking software is used to track and monitor goods, services and information.