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| − | In [[information technology]], [[end-user]] (alternatively spelled, [[end user]] is any | + | In [[information technology]], [[end-user]] (alternatively spelled, [[end user]]; also known as [[final user]], [[ultimate user]], and [[ultimate consumer]]; hereinafter, the ''User'') is any individual who is [[user]] of any [[market exchangeable]] or [[system]] and who is not its developer, installer, and/or service officer. Service officers are called [[power user]]s; they use advanced features, which are not routinely used by the average ''end-user''. However, service officers don't change the ''marketable'' or ''system''; they change its settings or its parts. Developers change. |
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| + | According to [[Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition)]], | ||
| + | :'''[[End user]]'''. The ultimate user of a product or service. | ||
| + | According to the [[BABOK Guide|BABOK Guide (3rd edition)]], | ||
| + | :'''[[End user]]'''. A [[stakeholder]] who directly interacts with the solution. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:51, 6 May 2023
In information technology, end-user (alternatively spelled, end user; also known as final user, ultimate user, and ultimate consumer; hereinafter, the User) is any individual who is user of any market exchangeable or system and who is not its developer, installer, and/or service officer. Service officers are called power users; they use advanced features, which are not routinely used by the average end-user. However, service officers don't change the marketable or system; they change its settings or its parts. Developers change.
Definitions
According to Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition),
- End user. The ultimate user of a product or service.
According to the BABOK Guide (3rd edition),
- End user. A stakeholder who directly interacts with the solution.
