Saa: IBM's Master Plan

Unknown, Author

Computers & Technology

Computer Technology Research

Wosa: Windows Open Services Architecture

Cashin, Jerry

Enterprisewide Reengineering and Restructuring

Business & Money

Varhol, Peter D.

Management & Leadership

Client/Server Application Development: Tools and Techniques

Adhikari, Richard

Networking & Cloud Computing

E-commerce is proceeding at a furious pace and continued growth is expected. Where is E-commerce being implemented? On the Internet - a network that was designed for openness, not security. E-commerce, an application that demands high security, is occurring on a network with no inherent security. 
Despite these security risks, few organizations are taking sufficient measures to protect their networks and applications. CTR's report identifies the security vulnerabilities that E-commerce sites face and examines technologies and procedures that can systematically address those vulnerabilities. 
Security issues have not intersected the bottom line as significantly as it does E-commerce. Fortunately, the threats - both internal and external - can be addressed through a powerful combination of security technologies, including encryption, authentication, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. CTR's report examines the effectiveness of these technologies and discusses the products available for implementing virtual private networks (VPNs) and secure E-mail. 
The report explores effective security architectures for extranets and details extranet information systems design and the risks of competitive intelligence. 
This report from CTR will help information technology (IT) professionals** - Identify the security risks of E-commerce sites - Develop an effective enterprise security policy - Implement E-commerce security technologies - Minimize the damage if security breaches occur

E-commerce Security Strategies: Protecting the Enterprise

Cameron, Debra

The report provides the strategic information and methodology needed to create Web business strategies and applications that will allow an organization to achieve its most effective level of Web commerce. The report discusses the advantages of implementing Web commerce and covers the numerous components that must be considered in Web application development (AD), including tool support, architectural models, development techniques, and security. The report also examines the most valuable Web application today -- e-commerce.

Web Commerce: Developing and Implementing Effective Business Solutions

According to International Data Corp. (IDC), the worldwide market for Internet-related services is expected to explode - from $4.5 billion in 1997 to $43.6 billion by 2002. The main impetus for this trend is the rush to implement e-commerce Web sites. This new report from CTR explores the different e-commerce models - business groupings, business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce, and business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce - that help managers determine which method suits their companies' needs. The report also covers the security and legal issues that are critical to successful e-commerce implementation. Topics Covered Include: E-commerce Overview Operating Principles Selling on the Internet Legal Issues The Web as a Global Entity Types of E-commerce Models Business Groupings Retail E-commerce B2B E-commerce Case Studies Security Considerations Securing Electronic Processes Encryption Protocols and Keys Security of System Elements Authentication Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) E-commerce Standards HyperText Markup Language (HTML) E-commerce System Architectures Design Principles Impact of the Web Web Protocols Global Impact Quality of Service (QoS) Search and Support Tools End-user Specifications Application Support Transaction Processors System Reliability Building an E-commerce System Architectural Principles System Integrity Hardware and Software

E-Commerce: Implementing Global Marketing Strategies

Szuprowicz, Bohdan O.

According to International Data Corp. (IDC), the worldwide market for Internet-related services is expected to explode - from $4.5 billion in 1997 to $43.6 billion by 2002. The main impetus for this trend is the rush to implement e-commerce Web sites. 
Often, the term electronic data interchange (EDI) is used inappropriately as a synonym for e-commerce. In fact, EDI is only one aspect of e-commerce; e-commerce comprises other elements, including electronic faxes, e-mail, and e-forms. E-commerce has become a critical business component for many businesses. 
CTR's new report explores the different e-commerce models - business groupings, business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce, and business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce - to help managers determine which method is most appropriate for their companies. 
The report is intended for e-commerce Web site implementers and users - both groups have much to learn about conducting business online. Although electronic retailing is similar to traditional commerce in some respects, a substantial amount of knowledge must be mastered before merchants can profit or consumers can purchase wisely at an electronic storefront. 
The report addresses critical issues, including security, transaction management, taxation, legal issues, continuous operation, scalable software design, interface to legacy systems, performance, implementation costs, audit trails, and privacy. 
E-commerce yields many benefits. However, the convenience associated with electronic transactions increases the need for security; the enterprise network can be compromised easily if the appropriate precautions are not taken. This report explores securing electronic processes, encryption, protocols and keys, authentication, virtual private networks (VPNs), and more. 
The focus of any effective e-commerce solution is the customer. Before increasing quality and delivery speed, an organization should aim to perfect the processes that yield higher levels of customer service. 
The report explores system architectures from the perspective of basic approaches, core components, and design principals. This report also discusses the role the Internet can play in expanding an organization's global business success. 
How does a company migrate effectively and smoothly to an e-commerce architecture? The report explores this transition and highlights the seven fatal mistakes of migration: overemphasis of technology issues; failure to obtain management support; weak project management; overly optimistic completion schedules; project team's lack of adequate skill levels; unnecessarily complex system design; and the underestimation of human and physical resources required for project completion. 
The Internet drives worldwide communications standards. Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP), post office protocol (POP), Internet messaging access protocol (IMAP), and hypertext markup language (HTML) are global standards that bind the world electronically. Because of the Internet's rapid growth, these standards are already being updated. The report addresses this issue, examining HTML, and extensible markup language (XML), which has evolved from HTML and standard generalized markup language (SGML). 
CTR's new report will help those implementing an e-commerce architecture to evaluate their companies' needs and capabilities, and pinpoint the most appropriate solution for increased profitability. 
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter 1: E-commerce Overview Chapter 2: E-commerce Models Chapter 3: Security Considerations Chapter 4: E-commerce Standards Chapter 5: System Architectures Chapter 6: Impact of the Web Chapter 7: Core Components Chapter 8: E-commerce Support Tools Chapter 9: Transaction Processors Chapter 10: E-commerce Migration Chapter 11: Building an E-commerce System Chapter 12: Future Trends

E-Commerce Success: Building a Global Business Architecture

International

As demand for Y2K-compatible systems began to decrease in mid-1998, so did the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software boom. To remain competitive in this era of online business, ERP vendors have extended their packages to manage more than the core business processes, which include payroll and accounting, human resources (HR), manufacturing, and sales and distribution. While these primary applications remain important components of any ERP system, ERP now embraces e-commerce, advanced planning and scheduling (APS), Internet-based procurement, business intelligence (BI), and customer relationship management (CRM). This report also examines other services offered by ERP software providers, including portals, Web-based hubs for easy application access, online marketplaces and interactive, industry-specific trading communities. Although thousands of companies still do not use ERP, they soon will. Industry analysts expect sales of next-generation ERP software extensions to spur 25 to 30 per cent annual growth for the next several years. Predictions indicate that the ERP market, which reached $16 billion in 1998, will be valued at more than $60 billion by 2005.

ERP--The Next Generation : ERP Is Web Enabled for E-Business

Callaway, Erin

This new CTR report addresses the role of wireless technology in the enterprise and explains how this technology can be successfully integrated with existing networks and the Internet. The report explores the many applications of wireless technology, including mobile smartphones, wireless modems, wireless local area networks (LANs), and remote monitoring services

Convergence of Wireless Technology and Enterprise Networks: Integrating the Internet

Llana, Andres

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