#2257: rearrange software pages + creating a list of applications and services which is hopefully a single point that should be referred to

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+    © Crown-owned copyright 2023, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory UK
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+NTPServer
+=========
+The ``NTPServer`` provides a NTP Server simulation by extending the base Service class.
+
+NTP Client
+----------
+The ``NTPClient`` provides a NTP Client simulation by extending the base Service class.
+
+Key capabilities
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+- Simulates NTP requests and NTPPacket transfer across a network
+- Leverages the Service base class for install/uninstall, status tracking, etc.
+
+Usage
+^^^^^
+- Install on a Node via the ``SoftwareManager`` to start the database service.
+- Service runs on UDP port 123 by default.
+
+Implementation
+^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
+
+- NTP request and responses use a ``NTPPacket`` object
+- Extends Service class for integration with ``SoftwareManager``.