Description
Book SynopsisThis 2nd edition explores the increasingly important area of mobile data access. In addition, it shows how eBusiness is evolving and how technology can be progressively used to build more sophisticated solutions.
Trade Reviewthis is required reading from anyone who tries to keep up with all the developments in this fast moving world." (Teleworker, March 2001)
"...an excellent undergraduate textbook for introductory courses in electronic commerce...the authors deftly juggle in providing technical knowledge to both professional and general audience...I have to applaud their success in maintaining a balance..." (Telematics and Informatics, Vol.19, 2002)
Table of ContentsDedication ix
Preface xi
About the Authors xiv
Acknowledgements xv
1 Electronic Trade 1
2 The Electronic Marketplace 17
3 The Electronic Shop 39
4 Payments, Credit and Invoicing 57
5 Trust and Security 97
6 Integration 115
7 Supply Chain 137
8 Setting Up Shop 163
9 Putting the ‘e’ into your business 177
10 Underlying Technologies and Standards 195
11 mBusiness 255
12 Who is going to Make Money out of All of this and How? 277
Appendix 1 Case Studies 289
Appendix 2 The Gods of Technology 295
Appendix 3 Glossary 309
Bibliography 331
Index 333
