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The X-Economy: Profiting from Instant Commerce

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Finally, a book for a business audience by authors who truly understand the impact and proper role of technology. Its not techno-babble, and its not futurist pontificating at the 100,000-foot level. As Goldilocks would say, it's Just Right for anyone seeking to understanding the business realities of the post-dotcom world.

This is a terrific book. As Lester Craft, Jr., editor-in-chief eCommerce Business magazine said, this book is "the first in-depth explanation of the new world of B2B e-commerce, and how the emerging phenomenon of Internet exchanges is changing the rules of business." Everything is changing so quickly that the old rules on running a business do not necessarily apply now or guarantee success. This book, the x-economy, explains the basics of today's economy so that I'll be able to understand tomorrow's. Thanks Thomas and Nathaniel.

This is a terrific book! I completely agree with Lester Craft, Jr., editor-in-chief eCommerce Business magazine, that this is "the first in-depth explanation of the new world of B2B e-commerce, and how the emerging phenomenon of Internet exchanges is changing the rules of business." Thanks Thomas and Nathaniel for writing this book.

Don't mistake this book for just another Internet book.
It's well though out from a business perspective.
If you are in some way responsible for your company's
business and IT strategy, you should read this book.

This book will bring you up to date on some of the cutting edge things that companies are doing to make their businesses more efficient and to create entirely new businesses. It involves the Internet, of course. It would be nice if they could have gone into more detail, but that would have taken a much larger book.

This is the best business book I've read in the past 20 years. The authors' vision rivals that of the best minds in the field, Drucker included.

The X-Economy is a must read for anyone who seriously wants to compete in the 21st century business environment. Without the requisite focus on demand-chain dynamics, any business initiative runs the risk of running aground.

The X-Economy should be on the syllabus of every business program, from the undergraduate level on up.

A must read for all skeptics out there who say that B2B is dead....Palmer and Koulopoulos provide an astute analysis of the driving forces shaping today's digital economy. Providing insight into the interrelationships and dependencies that exist within eBusiness, the authors clearly demonstrate the way in which organizations and individuals will need to evolve in order to capitalize the eXchange economy.

The X-Economy was a brilliant mix of history, today's economy, technology, business direction, stories, and practical thinking. It is a book that is not only relevant for now but will serve as a reference for the future. I had a vague understanding of the paradox I was living in - the instability and yet the tremendous opportunity. - The X-Economy spelled it out in a well articulated, enlightening and enjoyable fashion. This book is important in order to make more intelligent personal decisions as well as business decisions.

With the fervor of evangelists, over-caffeniated cheerleaders, or breathy Amway sales mavens, Koulopoulos and Palmer introduce us to the X-economy, the business-to-business online marketplace emerging today, and according to the authors, certain to take over this and other galaxies tomorrow. The nuts and bolts of this book could've been easily presented in a magazine article instead, leaving the book-length presentation feeling a bit padded. Nevertheless, we from getAbstract recommend this book to anyone curious about what comes after the New Economy.

Tom and Nathaniel have managed to explain the "confused topic of the decade" in ration and clear terms. The themes in this book will keep businesses humming for many years. A must read.