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A suite in computing typically refers to a collection of related software applications (programs) that are designed to work together, usually sharing a similar user interface, file formats, and functionality, and are sold or distributed as a single package.
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Office Suite (or Productivity Suite)
The most well-known example. A bundle of applications for common office tasks:- Word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)
- Spreadsheet (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets)
- Presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides)
- Often includes email/client, database, note-taking, etc.
Popular examples:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, etc.)
- LibreOffice (free and open-source)
- Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
- Apache OpenOffice
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Creative/Design Suite
Bundles of professional creative tools:- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
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Development/IDE Suite
Collections of tools for software development:- JetBrains Suite (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.)
- Visual Studio (with various extensions and tools)
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Security Suite (Internet Security Suite)
A package that includes multiple security tools:- Antivirus, firewall, anti-spyware, VPN, password manager, etc.
- Examples: Norton 360, McAfee Total Protection, Bitdefender Total Security
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Application Suite in Enterprise Software
Large integrated business software packages:- SAP ERP suite
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Components are designed to integrate seamlessly (e.g., copy-paste between apps works smoothly)
- Shared look and feel (common menus, themes, shortcuts)
- Often cheaper to buy as a bundle than individually
- Common file format compatibility across the suite
- Single installer or subscription
In short: A suite = multiple related programs packaged and sold together for a specific purpose (productivity, creativity, security, etc.), with tight integration between the individual applications.