What is the value of defining "platform host" Business Applications

[Tom Sienkiewicz]

Hello Everyone,

can anyone please help me see the value of defining the "platform host" type of Business Apps?

My understanding is that for EA/design, the "platform app" level is most critical since those are the ones used for TCO/Rationalization/Capability mapping?

It also does not seem necessary from operations perspective, since any platform-level task can be handled via App Service.

What value or usage do you see if you are currently using this setup?

Many thanks!

[Robert Campbell]

Is it something you purchase and install on your infrastructure and run as an enterprise application or is it something that is hosted and maintained by them (or someone else)? I think that is one way to determine if it is COTS or XaaS. 

[Shannon16]

I am so glad I found this chain.  This was really helpful to understand where Platform Host can be helpful!