e-Business Advisor articles from March 2001

e-Business Advisor archives from March 2001

Picking Partners.
March 1, 2001... Any good definition of e-business describes extending internal business operations outward to customers, suppliers, and partners. But what is a partner? A recent editorial brainstorming session sparked an interesting discussion about the...

ADVISOR[R] FORUM[TM].(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2001... Still Pouting The "Pay Me or I'll Pout" article in e-Biz Buzz (January 2001) really struck a chord within our organization. We are an Internet service provider and Web presence professional who manages many domains. We were in the business...

ADVISOR[R] TRENDS[TM].
March 1, 2001... Ho-ho-ho or bah humbug? At press time, holiday 2000 wrap-up reports surfaced, most indicating positive results. For example, Jupiter Communications reported a 54 percent increase in online holiday shopping 2000 compared to 1999. PC Data...

Dr. Ravi Kalakota.(author of e-Business 2.0)(Interview)
March 1, 2001... Kalakota, author of e-Business 2.0, the successor to e-Business: Roadmap for Success, says it's time to learn from our mistakes if we want to build sustainable e-businesses. ADVISOR: What are your thoughts about the New Economy? Are we...

Wireless Connectivity or Synchronized Transfer?
March 1, 2001... Which method is right for your mobile computing application? Consider three different scenarios to weigh the pros and cons of each connectivity approach. Mobile computing applications for the corporate user have become a focal point for...

ASP PLANNING: CREATE A STRATEGY FOR SCALABILITY.(application service provider)
March 1, 2001... Can your application service provider meet the needs of your growing business? Here's a checklist of metrics that matter to ensure optimal performance and scalability. The application service provider (ASP) model is attracting more...

How to Achieve B2B E-Commerce Success.
March 1, 2001... Whether you're just starting out or refining your B2B e-commerce strategy, follow this advice to create an effective plan that's designed for profitability. Moving into Internet territory requires adopting a whole new mindset. In the past,...

Build Quality Relationships.(from Building the Customer-Centric Enterprise: Data Warehousing Techniques for Supporting Customer Relationship Management)(Industry Trend or Event)(Editorial)
March 1, 2001... Quality customer relationships require quality data. Learn the new rules of customer relationship management by starting with the old rules--Deming's 14 tried-and-true points on creating a quality foundation. Excerpted with permission of...

Master the Art of Translation.
March 1, 2001... One of the top responsibilities for any e-business architect is to translate business objectives into technology deliverables. That's much easier said than done. Try these 11 steps to make it work. Can you effectively translate business...

ADVISOR[R] TIPS[TM].
March 1, 2001... Industry experts and readers share their advice. Send your tips to E-Business@Advisor.com. Shifting to ROI Analysis Yesterday's primary considerations in smart business decisions were quickly building the brand and its potential...

PC predictions.(Industry Trend or Event)
March 1, 2001... Have you noticed that becoming an e-business means buying more computers? Even ADVISOR'S server room, spacious when built in 1996 (complete with dedicated air conditioning and isolated power), has maxed-out. While searching for an axe to begin...

What do you have to say?(Cingular Wireless)
March 1, 2001... This catchy slogan of the new Cingular Wireless network of wireless services just invites a response, and perhaps not the one Cingular hopes for. Buzz says, "What does it matter what I have to say if my Cingular phone doesn't work?" Despite a...

Got ideas?(intellectual property exchanges)
March 1, 2001... While more than a few bad ideas get backed by marketing and media, many good ideas sit gathering dust. That's the problem addressed by intellectual property exchanges. PricewaterhouseCoopers Intellectual Property Exchange, Patent & License...