e-Business Advisor articles from February 2001

e-Business Advisor archives from February 2001

What Matters, Then?(Industry Trend or Event)(Column)
February 1, 2001... The euphoria of the dot-com revolution was a mirage. Established companies must adopt new ways to compete and operate. The e-business evolution is more important than ever. I'm one of the many with a friend who is looking for a job after...

FACT.(Industry Trend or Event)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2001... The worldwide customer relationship management services market is up 28 percent in revenues from 1999 at US$19.9 billion, according to research by Gartner Dataquest. Today, companies average more than US$1 million on their CRM initiatives, and...

Get ready for the virtual workplace.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 2001... Analysts at Summit Strategies predict that the virtual workplace will supplant today's portals, hosted applications, and e-marketplaces, which represent first-generation B2B solutions. This concept has already had a two-year gestation period,...

What's holding back the B2B boom?(Company Business and Marketing)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2001... Net market makers who are struggling continue to focus on buyers and neglect the inherent needs of suppliers, believes David Spenhoff, vice president of marketing at SAQQARA Systems, Inc. "The procurement side of B2B transactions certainly has...

Tying it all together.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 2001... Enterprise application integration will either fail or be less successful if host integration isn't taken care of," believes Shaun Wolfe, the COO of WRQ. It's not unusual for companies to have an average of 49 enterprise applications, says...

Tom Talleur.(Industry Trend or Event)(Interview)
February 1, 2001... Cybercrime expert Talleur advocates "safe hex" when it comes to e-business security. Tom Talleur is a managing director in KPMG's Forensic & litigation Services Practice and the U.S. practice leader for cyber forensic matters. He completed...

Wireless LAN: A Must-Have for Laptop Users.(Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
February 1, 2001... Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 does the job. What... Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 Access Point Intel PRO/Wireless 2011 LAN PC Card On the Web... http://www.intel.com/network/products/wireless.htm How much... US$1400 for...

Is Your B2B Strategy Working?(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 2001... Despite predicted e-market consolidation, B2B e-commerce is successful for a number of companies. Use these ideas to calculate your return today; and figure out how to move forward tomorrow. Can you gauge your return on your B2B e-commerce...

Are You Paying Attention to Privacy?(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 2001... Customer relationship management and customer privacy may seem like opposing forces to most e-marketers. Here's how to make sure they don't collide. Can you optimize your use of customer information? Yes! * Releasing customer data...

Can You Solve the Business--Technology Disconnect?(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 2001... Successful e-enterprises map IT to business strategy to achieve a common set of goals. Master this challenge--and opportunity--of the New Economy by learning the language of business models. Can the technologist impact the business model?...

Get the Business Advantage of Corporate Data.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 2001... How can you turn your corporate data into a valuable business asset? Here's an introduction to why business intelligence is important. Can you use your corporate data to your business advantage? Yes! * Better understand your...

Create Customer-Focused Web Content.(Industry Trend or Event)
February 1, 2001... When it comes to Web site content, think "outside-in." Customers' needs drive your content. How do you properly align customer-centered content with your business goals? Can outside-in planning, the first step of strategic content...

Avoid Session Management Security Pitfalls.
February 1, 2001... Here's where some current methods fall short, and what you can do to ensure secure session management. Can you improve your session management security? Yes! * Avoid basic authentication * You can enhance existing methods ...

ADVISORY TIPS[TM].(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2001... Industry experts and readers share their advice. Send your tips to e-Business@Advisor.com. E-Learning Companies are always looking for a competitive edge. And the current marketplace--accentuated by hyper competition, a shortage of...

e-Biz Buzz[TM].(News Briefs)
February 1, 2001... Do you have a nose for news? Write to Buzz@Advisor.com, fax 858-279-4702, or call 800-336-6060 with a tip and we'll send you a one-of-a-kind "I Tipped Buzz" t-shirt for items used. Shopping bot backlash? Although a "boon" for consumers...