alateenuste

Alateenuste is an Estonian term used to refer to subservices or auxiliary services that accompany a primary service within an organization or system. It is the genitive plural form of alateenus, formed from ala- meaning under or sub and teenus meaning service. In practice, alateenuste denotes the secondary or supportive services that are provided to enable or enhance the main offering.

The exact scope and criteria for what counts as an alateenus vary by organization and context, and are typically defined in service catalogs, contracts, budgets, or policy documents. Alateenuste are not viewed as independent products, but as components that complement the core service. They may include activities such as maintenance and technical support, translation or localization, accessibility adaptations, data processing or analytics, and other ancillary tasks that support the primary deliverable.

In usage, the term appears mainly in bureaucratic, administrative, or IT contexts within Estonia, reflecting how organizations categorize and budget for service provision. Because the concept is defined locally, there is no universal standard for what constitutes an alateenus, and definitions can differ between sectors, agencies, or projects.

See also: Alateen, service catalogs, service architecture, auxiliary services.