LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The Web continues to be the most exciting development in the field of information
systems and telecommunications. The combination of advanced telecommunications
technology and innovative software is revolutionizing the way people communicate,
shop, make contracts and payments, educate, learn, and conduct business.
Numerous companies throughout the world have been established thanks to the
enabling power of the Web, and existing businesses have used the Web to extend
their operations. Firms conduct business electronically with each other and directly
with consumers, using a variety of business models. This chapter focuses on Web
technologies and businesses on the Web.
When you finish this chapter, you will be able to:
Describe how the Web and high-speed Internet connections are changing business
operations.
Explain the functionality of various Web technologies.
Compare and contrast options for Web servers.
Explain basic business-to-business and business-to-consumer practices on the Web.
Explain the relationship between Web technologies and supply chain
management.
Give examples of features and services that successful business Web sites offer.
Learn about online annoyances such as spam and adware, and how to protect
against online identity theft.
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