September 13, 1999
Intranets/Internets:E-Business Choices
InformationWeek looks at the leading vendors in five key markets to help IT managers choose technology partners and products for the long haul
InformationWeek looks at business trends and the products and financial health of the leading vendors in five key markets: commerce servers, E-business services, online procurement, Web-site hosting, and electronic billing.
None of these market segments is more than 5 years old, so few vendors have all the products that IT departments need to create successful Internet sites. And many products don't have all the features IT managers want. But understanding the changes in the markets, developing technologies, and the strengths and weaknesses of vendors can help them avoid betting on a technology or technology partner that won't be around in another five years.
he internet has created enormous opportunities for businesses large and small. The Web has emerged as an important sales channel, and online applications, such as electronic procurement, can cut costs dramatically and improve the bottom line. But the Internet has also made the IT manager's job much more difficult. Internet technologies evolve rapidly, few standards have emerged, and many companies offering cutting-edge products are tiny and are losing money.
Five key markets:
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