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Understanding Electronic Commerce (Strategic Technology) [Paperback]

Dave Kosiur (Author), David R Kosiur (Author)

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Series: Strategic Technology | Publication Date: May 1, 1997

In five years or less, analysts say, sales transactions on the Internet will total $100 billion annually. In short, online commerce is big and it's coming fast - and here's the book that shows you how to understand and profit from it. This invaluable overview includes: basics - how electronic commerce works in the real world; strategies - the mind set of companies that will get the most from electronic commerce; consumer applications - credit cards, digital money, and more; business applications - purchase orders, invoices, and other large transactions; case studiesinsightful snapshots of electronic commerce innovatively applied; security - its paramount importance and the five things it requires; and the future - from electronic agents to microcash and microtransactions. This book is for technology-savvy executives, group managers, entrepreneurs, corporate planners, information systems professionals, and anyone else who wants to master the new technology.

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Paperback: 287 pages
Publisher: Microsoft Press (May 1, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1572315601
ISBN-13: 978-1572315600
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #956,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but too repetitive, July 19, 1999

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I found this book to be a good intro to the possiblities of E-Commerce for management-types; however, the book seems to spend a fair amount of time rehashing topics that were discussed earlier. In addition, if you are a techie, you will find the writing style rather wordy and "very" non-technical.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview, March 7, 2000

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I will preface by saying that the book is outdated(i.e., referring to the typical fastest modem speed in homes as 14.4) but nothing that any knowledgeable person couldn't insert more current info.

Anyway...the book is excellent for providing an overview of E-commerce...it is a very easy read, could be finished in a day or two...the best part may be the case studies at the end. They describe the situation of each company/website and detail how they developed a solution for furthering E-commerce. It even describes what kind of system hardware/software utilized.

I strongly recommend you buy this book. Other books could provide more detailed, supplemental info.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-designed technical overview of e-commerce functions., September 21, 1999

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Kosiur's book is a well-designed, clear introduction to e-commerce functionality and transaction processing. It is physically attractive, nicely illustrated, and is at its best dealing with the technical issues in the field.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Clear introduction into the possibilities of e-commerce
David Kosiur is a networking consultant and a regular contributor to PC Week, Sunworld Online, Inter@ctive Week, and ZD Internet Magazine. Read more

Published on February 10, 2001 by Gerard Kroese

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for Beginner
If you dont know anything about ecommerce. This book will help you understand the whole picture of the ecommerce. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars Basic, Basic, Basic
3 stars may have been generous for this title. This book was released in 1997, which probably means it's over a decade old in IT years. Read more

Published on March 25, 2000 by JRK

5.0 out of 5 stars Wanna know more about e-commerce, get it now.
Everyone seems to be talking about e-commerce. And so did I. Not knowing what e-commerce is actually all about. The book gives a very good picture of what is e-commerce. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good bang for the buck
Hey, it's Microsoft Press. This was the first place that you could get a glimpse of how Microsoft might be viewing the e-commerce space from a business perspective. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro to E-Commerce
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro to E-Commerce
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the read if you want to learn about e-commerce
The book is well worth the read for anyone interested in e-commerce. The author covers the basics as well as the deeper issues necessary for comprehending e-commerce. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the first books on E.C. you should read.
In this book, David Kosiur explains the foundations of Electronic Commerce with clear and precise language. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Offers Clear Vision Of The World Of Electronic Commerce!
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Inside This Book (learn more)

First Sentence:
For some time now, large business enterprises have used electronic commerce to conduct their business-to-business transactions. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
merchant server, electronic checking, virtual value chain, buying members, digital cash, virtual factory, electronic commerce, electronic payment systems, selling clients, traditional commerce

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fruit of the Loom, Nets Inc, United States, Broder Bros, Commerce Engine, World Wide Web, Connect Inc, First Virtual, Microsoft Windows, Douglas Aerospace, Handling Money, Site Players, Web Site Description, Charles Kirk, Jim Kessler, Saqqara Systems, Activewear Online, Department of Defense, Gateway Web, George Brill, Reference Model, American Airlines, Inbound Production Outbound Marketing Sales, Law of Digital Assets, Microsoft Internet Information Server

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