ISV
An independent software vendor (ISV) is a company that builds and sells its own software products, often as standalone applications or as solutions built on platforms such as Microsoft. ISVs extend and add value to platforms rather than reselling them.
Key Takeaways
- A company that builds and sells its own software.
- Often builds on platforms like Microsoft.
- Extends platform capabilities rather than reselling.
- Work 365 is an example of a Microsoft-focused ISV.
Why it matters here
Many solutions in the Microsoft ecosystem come from ISVs that build on the platform. Work 365 itself is an ISV, building CSP billing and revenue operations software on Microsoft Power Platform.
Related terms: VAR, System Integrator, CSP.
FAQ
What does ISV stand for?
Independent Software Vendor.
