Briefly describe the technologies that are leading businesses into the third wave of electronic commerce.
The key technologies that are leading businesses into the third wave of electronic commerce include mobile phones and tablets along with high-speed networks that allow users to access the Internet and smart cards and radio frequency identification devices (RFID) that are being used with biometric technologies such as retina scanners and fingerprint readers.
In about 100 words, describe the function of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Include a discussion of the differences between gTLDs and sTLDs in your answer.
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has the unique responsibility of managing identifiers known as domain names and matching them with their IP address registrars. In addition to overseeing domain names, ICANN is also responsible for setting standards for the routers that connect the Internet. Additionally, ICANN is responsible for overseeing and maintaining gTLDs (Generic Top-level domains). Examples of gTLDs are.net, .org, .com, and .info. Other domains such as .edu, .pro, .mil and .gov are known sTLDs (Sponsored Top-level domains). ICANN is not responsible for maintaining these; the responsibilities of maintaining these fall on other organizations. In one or two paragraphs, describe how the Internet changed from a government research project into a technology for business users. The Internet began to evolve in 1989 from a government research project into a technology for business users when the NSF (National Science Foundation) allowed MCI mail and CompuServe, two commercial e-mail services, to connect to the Internet. These connections provided a way for commercial organizations to send and receive emails with research and education communities. Then between 1991 and 1995 big changes occurred when the NSF eased its restrictions and eventually turned the Internet over to privately owned companies. This allowed organizations to sell Internet access rights to both individual and business called ISPs (Internets Service Providers). Businesses and individuals are then able to start communicating with other organizations and businesses connected to the Internet. In about 100 words, explain the difference between an extranet and an intranet. In your answer, describe when you might use a VPN in either. The Intranet is used to describe the information connection designed specifically for the internal communications between members of the organization such as executives, managers, and customer service. The Extranet is used to describe the information connection designed to provide specific external users, such as suppliers, customers and business partners, with limited access to certain files. Applying VPN (virtual private network) technologies allows both Intranets and Extranets to use the Internet to communicate with the outside world, yet have the same level of security over their data as they had previously with their use of private networks. Define “channel conflict” and describe in one or two paragraphs how a company might deal with this issue. Channel conflict is a situation, which occurs when a supplier or manufacturer bypasses its marketing channel of distribution and sells directly to the end-user. An example of this potential conflict can occur when a website is developed which allow consumers to order directly from the supplier or manufacturer. To avoid this, business partners must first take a close look at the problem and all the elements involved. Next, they need collaborate with their channel partners to share ideas and use data to identify new opportunities for all parties …show more content…
Outsourcing as related to business processes refers to an organization contracting part of its work out to an external organization. An example of outsourcing is an organization that hires a law firm to review its contracts instead of maintaining an in-house lawyer. A risk associated with outsourcing is a conflict of interest between parties. A benefit associated with outsourcing is that an organization is able to take advantage of specialized skills and cost savings.
Offshoring as related to business processes refers to outsourcing working to an organization from another country to accomplish non-manufacturing activities in order to leverage cost advantages. Examples of offshoring include research and development, records/information management and purchasing. Risks associated with offshoring include communication and political barriers. The benefits associated with offshoring include cost savings, bigger and more talented worker pool, and the ability to accomplish tasks
The key technologies that are leading businesses into the third wave of electronic commerce include mobile phones and tablets along with high-speed networks that allow users to access the Internet and smart cards and radio frequency identification devices (RFID) that are being used with biometric technologies such as retina scanners and fingerprint readers.
In about 100 words, describe the function of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Include a discussion of the differences between gTLDs and sTLDs in your answer.
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has the unique responsibility of managing identifiers known as domain names and matching them with their IP address registrars. In addition to overseeing domain names, ICANN is also responsible for setting standards for the routers that connect the Internet. Additionally, ICANN is responsible for overseeing and maintaining gTLDs (Generic Top-level domains). Examples of gTLDs are.net, .org, .com, and .info. Other domains such as .edu, .pro, .mil and .gov are known sTLDs (Sponsored Top-level domains). ICANN is not responsible for maintaining these; the responsibilities of maintaining these fall on other organizations. In one or two paragraphs, describe how the Internet changed from a government research project into a technology for business users. The Internet began to evolve in 1989 from a government research project into a technology for business users when the NSF (National Science Foundation) allowed MCI mail and CompuServe, two commercial e-mail services, to connect to the Internet. These connections provided a way for commercial organizations to send and receive emails with research and education communities. Then between 1991 and 1995 big changes occurred when the NSF eased its restrictions and eventually turned the Internet over to privately owned companies. This allowed organizations to sell Internet access rights to both individual and business called ISPs (Internets Service Providers). Businesses and individuals are then able to start communicating with other organizations and businesses connected to the Internet. In about 100 words, explain the difference between an extranet and an intranet. In your answer, describe when you might use a VPN in either. The Intranet is used to describe the information connection designed specifically for the internal communications between members of the organization such as executives, managers, and customer service. The Extranet is used to describe the information connection designed to provide specific external users, such as suppliers, customers and business partners, with limited access to certain files. Applying VPN (virtual private network) technologies allows both Intranets and Extranets to use the Internet to communicate with the outside world, yet have the same level of security over their data as they had previously with their use of private networks. Define “channel conflict” and describe in one or two paragraphs how a company might deal with this issue. Channel conflict is a situation, which occurs when a supplier or manufacturer bypasses its marketing channel of distribution and sells directly to the end-user. An example of this potential conflict can occur when a website is developed which allow consumers to order directly from the supplier or manufacturer. To avoid this, business partners must first take a close look at the problem and all the elements involved. Next, they need collaborate with their channel partners to share ideas and use data to identify new opportunities for all parties …show more content…
Outsourcing as related to business processes refers to an organization contracting part of its work out to an external organization. An example of outsourcing is an organization that hires a law firm to review its contracts instead of maintaining an in-house lawyer. A risk associated with outsourcing is a conflict of interest between parties. A benefit associated with outsourcing is that an organization is able to take advantage of specialized skills and cost savings.
Offshoring as related to business processes refers to outsourcing working to an organization from another country to accomplish non-manufacturing activities in order to leverage cost advantages. Examples of offshoring include research and development, records/information management and purchasing. Risks associated with offshoring include communication and political barriers. The benefits associated with offshoring include cost savings, bigger and more talented worker pool, and the ability to accomplish tasks