Book Description

As E-Commerce refers to the paperless exchange of business information using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), electronic funds transfer and other network-based technologies, companies have to look at integrating their backend and front office processes and activities. This book presents the technology and non-technology aspects of e-commerce and takes it to a level that gives a clear understanding of the basic building blocks for its implementation. The book begins with the basics in the first and second part, and describes the Internet and Intranets. The third part describes EDI, the UN/EDIFACT Standards, Extranets and tracking tools. Part four comprises security - a critical component of e-commerce. Different cryptographic systems and Public Key Certification method based on X.509 standards have been covered. Part five delves into reengineering and management of change and legal issues.