Vertical market software

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Vertical market software is software aimed at addressing the needs of any given business within a discernable vertical market (specific industry or market). Horizontal market (generic application) software (such as word processors and spreadsheet programs) can be used in a cross-section of industries but vertical market software has the most dramatic effect upon the operations of businesses in vertical markets.

Vertical market software is readily identifiable by the application specific graphic user interface which defines it. One example of vertical market software is touchscreen point of sale software.