Designing Systems for Internet Commerce (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Treese, G. Winfield

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201760355 ISBN 13: 9780201760354

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional, 2002

Synopsis

This new edition reflects experience gained with Internet commerce systems over the last four years. It explains the new technologies that have emerged, including the wide-spread use of XML, the growing use of web services, evolution in content management systems, the importance of integration with other enterprise information systems, and the growth of mobile and wireless systems. The core focus is on how to use the technology to deliver value to customers, and the essential role of system architecture in achieving that goal.

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About the Author

G. Winfield Treese is a principal at Serissa Research, Inc., a consulting company focused on enhancing the security of Internet applications. Previously, he was part of the founding team at Open Market, Inc., an early pioneer in developing applications for Internet commerce.

Lawrence C. Stewart is a principal at Serissa Research, Inc., a consulting company focused on enhancing the security of Internet applications. Previously, he was part of the founding team at Open Market, Inc., an early pioneer in developing applications for Internet commerce.

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From the Back Cover

Thanks to advances in Internet commerce, every enterprise―even the smallest home-based business―now has the power to create a global presence. Each day, more businesses are drawn to the promise of increased access to customers, combined with dramatic cost reductions. However, consumer expectations and demands seem to increase daily. The major challenge in building successful Internet commerce sites continues to be how to use Internet technology most effectively to deliver added value to customers.

Written by two of the leading authorities in the field of Internet commerce, Designing Systems for Internet Commerce, Second Edition, explores the core issues surrounding the construction of successful Internet commerce systems. It provides a solid foundation, focusing on best practices and approaches for Internet architecture and design. This significant new edition reflects lessons learned since the late 1990s, explaining how and why essential technologies and commerce issues have evolved and how those changes have resulted in a new era for commerce systems. Topics covered include:

Extensible markup language (XML)

The evolution of shopping carts and order management

Integration with enterprise applications

Development of reliable and scalable systems

Mobile and wireless systems and technologies

Designing Systems for Internet Commerce is your key to building a commerce site that will meet your business needs and satisfy demanding customers.

With a focus on problem solving, the authors share their mastery with you as they explore the major challenges and obstacles related to Internet commerce architecture and strategy. This comprehensive coverage includes:

Core Internet business strategy

Retail and B2B systems

Information commerce business models with case studies

Functional architecture

Implementation strategies, such as outsourcing, custom development, packaged applications, project management, 7x24 operation, and multiorganization operation

The building blocks of Internet commerce, including media and application integration, sessions and cookies, object technology, and application servers

Proven strategies for system design

Creating and managing content

Essential considerations in cryptography and system security

Payment systems and transaction processing

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Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201760355
• ISBN 13: 9780201760354
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 490