e-Business Advisor articles from September 1999

e-Business Advisor archives from September 1999

Java News.(standards for certifying Java developers)(Company Business and Marketing)
September 1, 1999... Certifiably Java IBM Corporation, Novell, Oracle Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Inc., and the Sun-Netscape Alliance are collaborating to define a set of standards to test knowledge and skill levels for Java enterprise developers. The...

Time for real-time?(survey by Net Effect Systems Inc)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)
September 1, 1999... A recent survey by Net Effect Systems, Inc., revealed that many e-commerce sites haven't made provisions for realtime online customer service and support, mostly due to a lack of time and planning. Julie Schoenfeld, president and CEO of...

New and Noteworthy.
September 1, 1999... Firstlogic, Inc.'s e-data quality suite cleans up names and addresses in Internet, Intranet, or Extranet applications, and in real-time, before users enter the information into a database or data warehouse. The new product can be used in a...

Hands-On E-Business.(Industry Trend or Event)
September 1, 1999... Improve customer experiences and increase sales with collaborative commerce. E-BUSINESS BENEFITS * Improve customer satisfaction by meeting their needs on the first point of contact--with a knowledgeable staff. * Boost efficiency...

Showcase Your Products Online.(electronic commerce)
September 1, 1999... Attract customers with online bidding, 3D products, and product configuration. E-BUSINESS BENEFITS * Companies can reduce their costs and increase customer satisfaction by letting customers configure complex products such as...

Why Build an Intranet?(Company Operations)
September 1, 1999... How MCI WorldCom integrated data, shared information, and streamlined business. E-BUSINESS BENEFITS * Intranets provide organizations with a flexible way to organize information that can be shared with others in a controlled and...

Connect Securely to Partners and Suppliers.
September 1, 1999... Create a policy management and security platform for your extranets to solidify business relationships. E-BUSINESS BENEFITS * Extranets enable resource sharing among independent entities, including business partners, customers,...

Use Web Sites to Manage Information.(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)
September 1, 1999... Web-based personal calendar programs are helping mobile workers keep information consistent and current across multiple devices. E-BUSINESS BENEFITS * Storing information on a Web site lets users access information from anywhere they...

Conduct a Legal Web Audit.(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)
September 1, 1999... Manage your company's risk with regular legal audits of your Web site content. E-BUSINESS BENEFITS * A Web site audit is a good preventative measure to ensure a company understands the legal risks of going online. * An audit can...

Bastion Hosts.(Company Operations)(Column)
September 1, 1999... Q: I recently read an article on the Internet that referred to a bastion host being attacked, but it didn't explain what a bastion host is. Can you tell me what it is and the role it plays in a network? --Jean Brelade, Dorval, Quebec ...

Security Exploit Awareness Network.
September 1, 1999... Q: I read a recent column of yours which covered the problem of reporting security holes in products. I, too, have had problems trying to locate the correct person in an organization to contact, regarding a problem with its software. Do you...

HTTPD Error Log.(Microsoft IE 5.0)(Product Information)
September 1, 1999... Q: I run a small Web server for our local community. I check the error logs once a day to ensure the system is running OK. Recently, my HTTPD error log has started filling up with "File does not exist:/home/httpd/html/favicon.ico." Do you know...

FAT File System Errors.(Technology Information)
September 1, 1999... Q: We have a PC that can run either Windows 3.11 or Windows 95, so we can test software programs during development. Recently, we've had file allocation table (FAT) file system errors when we try to run Windows 95, and can no longer access...

Help for Blind Web Surfers.(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)
September 1, 1999... Did you know that even the completely blind might be among those visiting your site? It's true. Today, even the partially and completely blind can surf the Internet using a variety of add-on products. Florida-based Henter-Joyce's JAWS...

Use Scheduler with IE 5.0.(Microsoft Internet Explorer)(Product Information)
September 1, 1999... The Schedule Task option, released with Internet Explorer 4.0, can be used to schedule different jobs and is more flexible than the win/at scheduler included with NT. Unfortunately, Internet Explorer 5.0 doesn't have the Task Scheduler option....

Threads, JDBC and Servlets.(Technology Information)
September 1, 1999... Although many of us are familiar with both Java Servlets and JDBC, using JDBC in servlets may not be as simple as it sounds. The main reason is JDBC itself isn't thread-safe. A single client can theoretically access two or more servlets, which...

GIFS vs. JPEGS.(Technology Information)
September 1, 1999... This is with reference to Larry C. Whipple's tip on Managing Colors--User Interfaces in the March 1999 e-BUSINESS ADVISOR Tips. I found it useful and informative and would like to add to it. GIFs and JPEGs are the preferred graphics format...

e-Biz Buzz.(Government Activity)
September 1, 1999... The new Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA) is more than a little smelly--it stinks! Claimed to be pro-consumers, it looks like nothing but of gift to major software vendors. This new "shrinkwrap license law," recently...