e-Business Advisor articles from January 2001

e-Business Advisor archives from January 2001

e-Biz Buzz[TM].(News Briefs)
January 1, 2001... Pay Me or I'll Pout On 1 December 2000, Advisor received a Network Solutions "Deactivation Notice" dated 22 November, for domain AdvisorDevCon.com. It says, "If payment is not received within 10 days from the date of this notice, Web...

Who's laughing all the way to the bank?(Industry Trend or Event)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... One guess: You're right! It's certainly not e-tailers. Worldwide, e-tailers are forfeiting US$6.1 billion in sales, as eight out of 10 buying attempts fail, according to a global e-commerce survey conducted by A.T. Kearney, who partnered with...

More secure e-commerce?(Technology Information)
January 1, 2001... That's the goal of Security Services Markup Language (S2ML), a specification written by Bowstreet, Commerce One, Jamcracker, Netegrity, Sun Microsystems, VeriSign, and webMethods. Reviewing the specification are Art Technology Group, Oracle,...

UDDI update.(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... At press time, the Universal Description, Discovery and Integration (UDDI) Project, a 130-member strong coalition, launched its public beta test of the UDDI Business Registry, a tool to facilitate B2B integration and Internet commerce. A...

A hip, happening EDS.(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Traditional systems integrators and outsourcing companies likely haven't been a first pick for Web development and design expertise. They were viewed as too "Old Economy." That's where we've heard more about the exciting New Economy e-business...

No more traffic jams.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
January 1, 2001... Poor performance hampers even well-designed Web sites. One problem is that large enterprises and Internet service providers typically manually configure devices on their network. On top of the frustration of doing things slowly by hand (which...

Powering up the marketplace.(Company Business and Marketing)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Clarus Corporation has partnered with Microsoft and Compaq to give companies an e-commerce solution to rapidly build and deploy private exchanges with specified business partners. The trio is offering ExchangePaqs, an e-commerce solution that...

Faisal Hoque.(Industry Trend or Event)(Interview)
January 1, 2001... Hoque, author of e-Enterprise and CEO of enamics, shares his thoughts on e-transformation. Faisal Hoque is chairman and CEO of enamics, Inc., an affiliate of META Group that provides a decision-making infrastructure to help traditional...

Messaging: The Missing Link in Logistics.(Product Information)
January 1, 2001... Ryder saw a need to offer customers a complete e-fulfillment solution. Here's how Viewlocity AMTrix is helping Ryder achieve its goals. Ryder Corporation http://www.ryder.com Viewlocity AMTrix Viewlocity http://www.viewlocity.com ...

The Electronic Signatures Act: What You Need to Know.(Government Activity)
January 1, 2001... What are the implications of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act? Will the Electronic Signatures Act significantly impact how businesses handle contracts? Yes! * Validates electronic signatures for a...

Which Markets First?(Industry Trend or Event)
January 1, 2001... Many online businesses expect to expand internationally by targeting countries. But one country may comprise several markets. Does that mean you should tackle them all? Can you accelerate your international e-commerce strategy? Yes!...

Overloaded by Wireless Hype?(Industry Trend or Event)
January 1, 2001... Where does wireless technology really Fit into your business strategy? Apply the WORM test to figure out what you should do--right now. Is wireless access to your poducts and/or services important? Yes! * Enhance your business model...

Make Affiliate Marketing Work.(Industry Trend or Event)
January 1, 2001... There's widespread debate about the value of affiliate programs. Is this approach good for your business, and if so, how do you choose the right affiliates? Is affiliate marketing right for your business? Yes! * Expand presence...

Maximize The Power of Partners.(Industry Trend or Event)
January 1, 2001... Partnerships may make or break your B2x e-commerce strategy. Why are they so important, and what kinds of partners should you look for? Do partnerships improve your e-commerce strategy? Yes! * Get to market faster * Fill in...

12 Rules to Avoid E-Business Failure.(Industry Trend or Event)
January 1, 2001... ... And five essentials for e-business success. Despite large investments in technology, many e-business initiatives take a wrong turn. How can you get back on course? Can you avoid risking an e-business failure? Yes! * Make sure...

What's the Role of an E-Business Architect?(Industry Trend or Event)
January 1, 2001... An intelligent e-business requires much different skills than traditional software development. An e-business architect is someone you can't do without. Should every e-business initiative involve an architect? Yes! * Ensures the...

The Benefits of Network Address Translator.(Questions and Answers)(Column)
January 1, 2001... How does NAT help you protect your network? Keep sending your questions and tips to E-BusinessSecurity@Advisor.com. Answers ADSL Security Options Microsoft Management Console IIS Security Wizards Q: We're planning to subscribe to...

ADVISOR[R] TIPS[TM].(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2001... Industry experts and readers share their advice. Send your tips to E-Business@Advisor.com. E-Procurement Strategies In the earlier days of B2B e-commerce, companies were happy to have the ability to go to their chosen suppliers' Web...

FACT.(Industry Trend or Event)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... M-commerce... maybe tomorrow. One in four mobile device users bails out on using m-commerce applications after the first few attempts, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group (http:// www.bcg.com). But despite frustration, current...

Wireless and Mobile Computing Confusion.(Industry Trend or Event)
January 1, 2001... They're not the same thing, but together they promise big benefits. Wireless and mobile are touted by every major hardware, networking, telecom and gizmo company. Even software companies are promoting wireless, though I can't think of the...