Electronic Commerce & the Digital Economy
The term electronic commerce refers to business transactions that take place on the Internet. Electronic commerce is far and away the fastest growing area of business in the world today. The convenience and speed that it offers both consumers and merchants is simply unrivaled by any other method of business available today. It affords people the opportunity to buy and sell products and services without leaving their home or office. Experts agree that electronic commerce will continue to grow with the Internet and the number of people who are gaining access to it every day. Below are links to information about electronic commerce and digital economy.
A Light in the Attic
Internet entrepreneurs can search over 500 web pages for reviews, discussion, marketing strategies and e-commerce resources.
Australian National University, Canberra, Australia: Roger Clarke: Electronic Commerce Listings
Learn about e-commerce from the papers and resources assembled by Australia’s Roger Clarke.
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Net Bill Project
Find out the latest information on Carnegie Mellon’s research of e-commerce.
Commerce.net
Find mission statements, company descriptions and the latest news about this consortium of companies addressing e-commerce.
Competing in the Digital Economy
Access English versions of the overview, grading system and readings for this course on the digital economy.
Computer Systems Policy Project: Electronic Commerce Resources Guide
Get an overview, predictions, helpful tips and success stories from the growing world of e-commerce.
Inter Biz Network: Electronic Commerce Information Guide
This article from John Sumser discusses technology and Web marketplace confusion using supporting tables and graphs.
InterPlan Systems Inc.
InterPlan Systems offers eTaskMaker project planning software and ATC Professional project management software.
iWorld.com: Guide to Electronic Commerce
iWorld.com offers this guide on e-commerce, how it works and where to use it.
MCS Marketing: Biz Online
Learn Internet business opportunities and how to make them work for you.
Merlin Guide to E-Commerce
Expert guide to e-commerce and credit card processing. A vital resource for businesses looking to accept credit card payments via their website.
Mid-America Payment Exchange
Offers e-commerce training resources and support, along with a database to find additional information.
Net Profit Center
Read about e-commerce success stories and others who have gained financially through the Internet.
Net101.com: 20 Reasons to Put Your Business on the World Wide Web
Net 101.com offers encouragement in nine different languages for taking your business to the Internet.
Sell It On The Web
News, features and resources to show you how to sell your goods on the Internet.
Stanford University, Stanford, California: Commerce Net
This Silicon Valley consortium helps users understand the benefits and advantages of e-commerce.
Transaction.net
Learn the basics of e-commerce and the future of money from Transaction Net.
Wilsonweb.com: Web Commerce Today: Research Room on eCommerce
Wilson Web helps Internet entrepreneurs understand e-commerce through articles, research, model sites and links to related topics.
Work Group for Electronic Data Interchange
Access this group’s ideas on improving health care standards, its quarterly updates and hotlinks to other organizations.