Servicebaserad

Servicebaserad is a Swedish adjective used to describe something that is based on or organized around services rather than physical goods or standalone functions. The term is generic and can apply in several domains, often forming compounds such as tjänstbaserad ekonomi, tjänstbaserad arkitektur, or tjänstbaserade affärsmodeller.

In economics and business, a service-based orientation emphasizes the provision of services—such as finance, education, healthcare, IT services, and other intangible offerings—over manufacturing. Economies that are increasingly service-based typically rely on specialization, outsourcing, and digital platforms, and they may experience different growth dynamics and productivity patterns compared with manufacturing-heavy economies.

In information technology, servicebaserad arkitektur refers to software design that exposes functionality as modular services accessible over a network. This concept is closely related to service-oriented architecture (SOA), microservices, and cloud-based services. In Swedish discourse, you may also encounter the term tjänstorienterad arkitektur to describe similar ideas.

Usage notes: the term is contextual and may describe business models, production systems, or digital platforms. The English equivalents include service-based or service-oriented, depending on the emphasis in the text.

Related concepts include service-based economy, service-oriented architecture, servitization, and cloud services.