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E-commerce research centerA wealth of resources on electronic commerce. We've included the basics as well as information on emerging standards, government policies, electronic signatures and legal issues.
E-commerce tutorial A brief course in the basics of e-commerce. This slide show tutorial is part of the Project 2000 e-commerce initiative, it is a good idea to keep this is mind when perusing their projected statistics. Vanderbuilt University. How e-commerce works Great basic overview. Don't go here for technical information, but a super spot to understand how and why e-commerce actually works. Fair warning: lots of annoying pop-ups. Howstuffworks.com. IBM presents the basics of e-business Overview, case studies, products and services.Focus is on IBM products and services IBM.com.
E-Commerce 101 Offers summaries of market research reports from emarketer.com. Excellent site for the latest in e-commerce. Emarketer.com.
Electronic commerce dictionary These are the most recent papers on this site which provides 100s of papers on e-commerce. For a historic overview go to Clarke's main page index. Xamax Consultancy Pty Ltd.
The E-business Resource Center Links to articles on many aspects of e-business.A huge resource of e-commerce resources. Knowthis.com.
E-commerce focus A global nonprofit organization established to meet the needs of e-commerce companies for education, research and inspiration.Includes news briefs for the latest in e-commerce. Commerce.net. Internet business-to-business e-commerce Tools, guides, and other online resources. 1st SPOT E-Commerce. Unix/NT in business-to-business e-commerce Discussion of the advantages of combining environments in e-business. Marken Communications. An introduction to e-commerce Overviews, articles and online resources on e-commerce. InternationalWorkz.
E-commerce research room E-commerce standards
Simplification, not XML, is the
key to PKI success Using ACH processing directly via the Internet instead of paying by paper check promises to speed online payments between businesses in much the way electronic catalogs have made ordering goods easy. Network World, 05/07/01. Wanted: PKI interoperability In an effort to address interoperability concerns, several vendors - including VeriSign, Microsoft, IBM, WebMethods, Entrust Technologies, Baltimore and Hewlett-Packard - last week announced plans to support a new XML-based key-management specification dubbed XKMS. Network World, 04/16/01. Web services trust and XML security standards Issues of authentication, authorization and confidentiality, integrity and non-repudiation are discussed. Entrust.com. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) PKI Program A major resource on emerging standards such as digital signatures, FBCA, minimum interoperability standards, security requirements and cryptographic standards. NIST.gov. Web services primer Includes section on XML in ecommerce and security. Network World Fusion. Ten risks of PKI: What you're not being told about Public Key Infrastructure White paper arguing that PKI havs been oversold as a solution to security problems. The case against PKI. Counterpane.com. PKI law Discusses the emerging legal issues involved in PKI. PKILaw.com. XML Key Management Specification (XKMS) This document specifies protocols for distributing and registering public keys, suitable for use in conjunction with the proposed standard for XML Signature [XML-SIG]. World Wide WEb Consortium. Major resource on XML Key Management Specification (XKMS) Context based explanantion of almost everything you ever wanted to know about XML Key Management Specification (XKMS). Oasis-open.org. Top Web services worry: Security The absence of security and reliability is proving to be a major stumbling block in convincing companies that Web services can thrive outside of corporate firewalls. Network World, 01/21/02. Directory, security services emerging Directory and security services are beginning to merge - a development that will greatly further the role corporate networks play in e-commerce. Network World, 07/23/01. Standard specifications for public-key cryptography Working and completed papers of the IEEE working group working toward the issuance of standard specifications for public-key cryptography. IEEE.org. Commonwealth of Massachusetts PKI page Information page consisting mostly of links to additional information resources on PKI. Massachusetts Information Technology Legal Division. In pursuit of validation An emerging standard offers real-time certificate validation, necessary for any high-stakes e-commerce site. Network World, 02/26/01. Electronic Commerce Standards Board Known as CompTIA, the Board sets standards in certification, e-commerce, customer service, and workforce development. E-commerce standards consortium formed Microsoft Corp., Intel, IBM, Compaq, Dell and twelve other corporations called the Business Internet Consortium have begun meeting to address XML, security and the integration of e-business with traditional mediums. WashingtonPost.com, 11/29/00. B2B standard comes out late but with more support In September, Ariba, Microsoft and IBM vowed they would spark the development of a business-to-business Internet directory standard that could greatly simplify completing transactions over the Web. IDG News Service, 10/13/00. The SET spec from Visa and MasterCard Presents the SET specification divided into sections on the business specification, the programmers guide and the formal protocol definition. Setco.org. ASC X12 - Accredited Standards Committee X12 Comprised of cross-industry representation, the ASC X12 delivers a widely implemented electronic data interchange which interacts with e-commerce technologies. X12.org. Data Interchange Standards Association Not-for-profit association - provides forums on e-business. Represents e-commerce professionals from around the world. DISAs affiliation with EC User Groups, the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12, and others. DISA. Government policies and programs
U.S. government electronic commerce policy Office of electronic government including listing of ec topics as well as list of Federal ec Web sites. This is the General Services Administration (GSA) website. Egov.gov. Internet taxation mess Bill postpones Internet taxation until 2006 and will require all 50 states to simplify their sales tax laws and definitions of goods so that a universal standard can be arrived at. Network World Fusion, 06/18/01. Accenture tallies scorecard on e-gov initiatives Who are the most active governments online? Network World Fusion, 04/04/01. Important U.S. Government documents on electronic commerce policy Ecommerce.gov. Federal electronic commerce policy Listing of federal sites involved in electronic commerce policy, including the White House, Commerce Department, the Departments of State, Justice and Treasury, GSA, FCC and others. Ecommerce.gov. FTC keeping an eye on B2B markets The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made it clear last week that it's still learning about business-to-business e-commerce exchanges - and that it's in no hurry to regulate the fledgling online markets. Computerworld, 07/06/00. Legal issuesE-commerce A-to-ZLegal implications of e-business: overview and resources. Includes an extensive list of articles on many e-commerce issues. Brown & Bain P.A. Taxes won't kill e-commerce, experts say State and local governments are complaining about lost sales tax, this article states that e-commerce will be taxed and will survive. EcommerceTimes.com. Is your B2B collaboration risking an anti-trust suit? Government agencies are actively involved in watching B2B marketplaces and assessing their competitive effects. CIO.com. E-commerce law links Links to legal articles on hundreds of topics pertaining to e-business. Carnegie Mellon Institute for E-commerce. European justices pass stiff e-commerce law European justice ministers Thursday passed a law, called the Brussels I regulation that will force traders to abide by the laws of all 15 member states of the European Union when they go online. IDG News Service, 12/01/00. Internet sales bans Cigarette maker sues New York over law banning Internet sales. Computerworld, 10/17/00. Digital signaturesAn Introduction to XML Digital SignaturesSecurity acceptable for low level business transactions is not acceptable for larger scale financial and legal activity. Digital signatures are designed to provide this level of authentication. XML.com. Electronic records and signatures in commerce Text of legislation enacted by Congress January, 2000. E-signatures with USB crypto-tokens Electronic Signatures in the Global and National Commerce Act grants electronic signatures and contracts the same legal weight as handwritten signatures on printed documents and will have a significant impact on the way business-to-business and business-to-consumer transactions are performed. Network World, 02/12/01. The pen is mightier than the electronic signature Unfortunately, the E-Sign law is probably just another FEFL (full employment for lawyers) action by Congress. Network World, 07/24/00. Feedback on digital signatures FTC, Commerce Department seek feedback on digital signatures law. Computerworld, 02/28/01. XML Signature Working Group Includes mission, current drafts, code, toolkit and background reading. World Wide Web Consortium. Philippine Internet law raises thorny issues The main points of the law are making digital signatures legally binding and promoting the universal use of electronic transactions. IDG News Service, 07/13/00. Philippine Internet law raises thorny issues The main points of the law are making digital signatures legally binding and promoting the universal use of electronic transactions. IDG News Service, 07/13/00. Publications and forumsElectronic Commerce Issue, 2001Includes buyer's guide, case studies, expert advice and more. Network World, 2/26/01. E-commerce in the Enterprise. Network World's free, twice-weekly newsletter on the latest news, software, tax, security issues, case studies, etc. Network World Fusion. News and features on e-business Daily news, weekly features, archives, forums, white papers and more. B2b.ebiz.net. An e-comm forum Join an online discussion of various e-commerce topics. About.com. E-commerce Weekly Newsletter Sellitontheweb.com Electronic Markets Journal International Journal of Electronic Commerce and Business Media Institute for Media and Communications Management, Switzerland. Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce Excellent free e-journal (has a quarterly e-mail version). Analytical articles for professionals and discussion forum. ARRAY Development (Canada), Inc. Web Marketing Today Free, twice-monthly electronic newsletter about Internet marketing and doing business on the Web. Wilson Internet Services. Business Darwinism Evolve or Dissolve: Adaptive Strategies for the Information Age Eric A. Marks John Wiley & Sons, 2002. $27.96 Business @ the Speed of Thought: Succeeding in the Digital Economy Bill Gates, Collins Hemingway (Contributor) Warner Books, 2000. $13.56 The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business as Usual Rick Levine, Christopher Locke, Doc Searls, David Weinberger Perseus Books, 2001. $11.20 CRM at the Speed of Light: Capturing and Keeping Customers in Internet Real Time Paul Greenberg Osborne McGraw-Hill, 2001. $23.99 Developing E-Business Systems and Architectures: A Manager's Guide Paul Harmon, Michael Rosen, Michael Guttman Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, 2001. $27.96 Digital Capital: Harnessing the Power of Business Webs Don Tapscott, David Ticoll, Alex Lowy Harvard Business School Pr, 2000. $22.00 The Dot-Com Debacle and the Reawakening of Reason Louis E. V. Nevaer Quorum Books, 2002. $69.95 Dot.con: The Greatest Story Ever Sold John Cassidy HarperCollins, 2002. $18.16 E-Business 2.0: Roadmap for Success Ravi, Dr. Kalakota, Marcia Robinson, Don Tapscott Addison-Wesley Pub Co, 2000. $31.96 E-Business and ERP: Transforming the Enterprise Grant Norris, John Dunleavy, James R. Hurley, John D. Balls, Kenneth M. Hartley John Wiley & Sons,2000. $39.96 e-Process Edge: Creating Customer Value and Business Wealth in the Internet Era Peter Keen, Mark McDonald Computing McGraw-Hill, 2000. $23.99 E-Business Intelligence: Turning Information into Knowledge into Profit Bernard Liautaud, Mark Hammond (Contributor) McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 2000. $22.36 ebusiness or Out of Business: Oracle's Roadmap for Profiting in the New Economy Mark Barrenechea, Larry Ellison McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2001. $19.96 E-Business Intelligence: Turning Information into Knowledge into Profit Bernard Liautaud, Mark Hammond (Contributor) McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 2000. $22.36 E-Commerce (Working the Web) Simon Collin John Wiley & Sons, 2002. $16.95 Evolve!: Succeeding in the Digital Culture of Tomorrow Rosabeth Moss Kanter Harvard Business School Pr, 2001. $22.00 From.Com to .Profit: Inventing Business Models That Deliver Value and Profit Nick Earle, Peter G. W. Keen, Ann Livermore Jossey-Bass, 2001. $20.80 How Digital Is Your Business: Creating the Company of the Future Adrian Slywotzky, David J. Morrison, Adrian J. Slywotsky Crown Pub, 2000. $20.00 Implementing Enterprise Portals: Integration Strategies for Intranet, Extranet, and Internet Resources Bohdan Szuprowicz Computer Technology Research Corporation, 2000. $285.00 It's Your Money: The E*TRADE Step-by-Step Guide to Online Investing Christos M. Cotsakos Harperbusiness, 2000. $12.80 The Law of E-Sign : A Legislative History of the Electronic Signature in Global and National Commerce Act, Public Law No. 106-229 (2000) Bernard D. Reams (Editor) William s Hein & Co, 2002. $695. Microsoft Commerce Server 2000 Resource Kit Microsoft Corporation (Editor) Microsoft Press, 2001. $55.99 Mining the Web: Transforming Customer Data Michael J. A. Berry, Gordon S. Linoff John Wiley & Sons, 2002. $39.99 Net Ready: Strategies for Success in the E-conomy Amir Hartman, John G. Sifonis, John Kador, John Chambers McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 2000. $19.96 Professional Biztalk Stephen F. Mohr, Scott Woodgate Wrox Press Inc., 2001. $39.99 Case studies
Gearing up for the holidays IBM and Delta team up to enhance wireless customer information services. An IDC case study. IBM.com. E-commerce case studies CIO Magazine presents an extensive list of e-commerce ventures and their sagas. Case studies in electronic commerce International coverage. Cases are divided into Tasmania, Australia and International. Tasmanian Electronic Commerce Centre. Grammy Awards 2001 IBM and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences team up for the big night. IBM.com. Suppleye.com Successful e-commerce partnership of IBM and surgical supply company to facilitate opthamologist's ordering from various vendors. IBM.com. More links
Looking behind, beyond B2B
marketplace woes That thud you heard last week was the business-to-business market tumbling into the basement. Network World, 04/09/01. E-business specification passes key milestone The ebXML specifications - which will be supported in assorted e-commerce software packages - are designed to create a standard XML dialect that will let businesses find each other on the Internet, form trading partner agreements and exchange business documents electronically. Network World, 03/23/01. E-commerce projections Can research companies be trusted? A humorous piece discussing the inaccuracy of market research projections related to e-commerce forecasts. Upside.com. Spam Spam affects e-commerce, survey says. E-mail users who are fed up with receiving spam overwhelmingly believe that their online shopping activities open the door to more junk e-mail. IDG News Service, 04/12/00. Network World on E-commerce newsletter
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