E-Business

Introduction to e-Business
It is widely acknowledged today that new technologies, in
particular access to the Internet, tend to modify
communication between the different players in the
professional world, notably:

Relationships between the enterprise and its clients,

The internal functioning of the enterprise, including
enterprise-employee relationships,
The relationship of the enterprise with its different partners
and suppliers.

What is e business?

Electronic business (e-business) - Conducting business via the

Internet.
E-tailing or virtual storefronts on Web sites.
Online business-to-business transactions.
Electronic data interchange (EDI), the business-to-business
exchange of data using compatible software.
E-mail, instant messaging, and other Web-enabled
communication tools and their use as media for reaching
prospective and existing customers.
The gathering and use of demographic, product, and other
information through Web contacts.

E Business: Technologies and

Skills

Web technologies
Database technologies
Integration technologies
Networking technologies
Security technologies
CIW Tracks:
Designer
Developer
Administrator

E-Business Applications
Electronic business is any information system or
application that empowers business processes. Today this
is mostly done with web technologies.
E-business includes:
Applications can be divided into three categories:
1) Internal business systems:
2) Enterprise communication and collaboration:
3) Electronic commerce:

Capabilities and
Benefits of E-Business

Global Reach. Goods and services can be sold to customers

worldwide.
Personalization. Companies can customize products and
reduce inventory.
Interactivity. Customers and suppliers can negotiate prices
online.
Right-time and integrated marketing. Online retailers
provide products when and where customers want them and
promotions can be directed to individual customers.
Cost savings. E-business can reduce costs.

Types of E-Business Models

B2C
The business-to-consumer, or B2C, model of e-business
sells products directly to retail consumers online.
Amazon.com is an example of a B2C model. The ebusiness has only an online identity through which it
offers a range of products to customers.
B2B
The business-to-business, or B2B, model involves
companies using the Internet to conduct transactions with
one other. B2B e-business accounts for more than 90
percent of all electronic commerce, according to the U.S.
Census Bureau.

Types of E-Business
Models
C2B
Consumer-to-business, or C2B, is a unique e-business model in
which consumers create value and demand for products.
Reverse auctions are a common characteristic of C2B models,
in which consumers drive transactions and offer their own
prices for products.
C2C
Consumer-to-consumer, or C2C, e-business models enable
consumers to behave as buyers and sellers in third-partyfacilitated online marketplaces. Craigslist is an example of a
third-party marketplace. The company brings together
disparate buyers and sellers to conduct business.

The E-Business Network

Intranet and
Extranet
Network
Hardware

Network
Software
E-Business
Network
Enabling
Technology

Networking
Vendors
E-Commerce
Applications

What is Important in an E-Business

Network?

Functionality
Reliability
Security
Speed
Scalability
Access Control

Why Does an E-Business Network

Matter to a User?

To share knowledge and reap productivity gains by finding

information faster
To communicate faster with clients and suppliers
To provide options for teleworking
To implement web services
To enable teams to work collaboratively irrespective of
geography
To better automate business procedures

Why Does an E-Business Network

Matter to an Enterprise?

To create fundamental changes in business processes

To enable fast responses and agile maneuvering
To negotiate more effectively with suppliers
To create competitive advantage
To provide instant access to global markets
To lower costs
To enable the convergence of voice, data and video
To use the e-business as a key to business operations

Advantages

Worldwide Presence
Cost-effective Marketing and Promotions
Developing a Competitive Strategy
Better Customer Service
Curtailing of Transaction Cost
Overhead Costs Are Reduced

Disadvantages

Sectoral Limitations
Costly E-business Solutions for Optimization
Question of Safety
Data Security
Site Integrity
System Upgradation
Momentary Intangibility

Conclusion

I was surprised to discover how many studies and analysis

there are behind e-commerce. However, all the fundamental
things required for conducting an excellent work do not differ
greatly from the "real" ones.

The Internet represents a completely new and profitable way

to do business, provided that all the requirements needed are
met. For example, regarding a website, it is illegal to
discriminate people with disabilities; a company may be sued
for it.

The Internet is a parallel online world where all the resources

are not fully exploited and where consumers may gain
advantages. Here, companies may increase their profits further
and users may find the desired product or service easily
without the hassle of shopping around.

References

www.studymafia.org
www.wikipedia.com
www.google.com

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