Software services refer to the set of services that are provided to software development companies. These services generally include software engineering, software design, software development, software testing, software deployment, software maintenance, software support, software integration, software migration, and software training. Software services are generally outsourced to specialized software development firms, who have the expertise and experience to handle the various tasks involved in software development. These services are usually provided on a contractual basis and are usually tailored to the specific needs of the software development company. The main advantages of software services include cost savings, speed of delivery, customization, scalability, and flexibility. They also provide the software development company with the security and assurance that their software is up to date and conforms to the highest quality standards. In addition, software services are often used to develop new applications quickly, as well as to improve existing applications.