Dictionary of E–Business: A Definitive Guide to Technology and Business Terms - Softcover

Botto, Francis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471881457 ISBN 13: 9780471881452

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 2000

Synopsis

In a fast-moving technical environment like multimedia and the Internet only exactitude can guarantee success. An 'almost correct' specification is a wrong specification. Make total accuracy your IT signature with this invaluable guide. It offers detailed definitions of the bewildering array of terms and phrases relating to the Internet, plus short articles to explain more complex topics. Covering graphics, sound and data- you'll never fall victim to fuzzy thinking again. New and emerging areas are included such as electronic commerce, security, creating DVD discs, and briefs on new business applications and services. No need to risk disastrous misinterpretation when one can have total accuracy at one's fingertips. Over 2500 references and 35 illustrations - Explains new and emerging technologies - Bridges the gap between definition and explanation - Provides useful tradename information - In-depth entries illuminate specific topics

About this title

From the Back Cover

Here is your definitive guide to the implementation processes and technologies that underpin e-business. It explains important terms and phrases relating to electronic business in the context of design, development and usage. E-business is a remarkably fast changing topic driving multiple paradigm shifts. The infrastructures, software components and technologies that combine to make the World Wide Web provide the key to modern e-business.
* Comprehensive guide to terms and definitions including advertising, on-line banking and the technically complex security issues.
* Explains the software and development tools which create a world with geographically insensitive marketing, advertising and selling channels.
* Includes Java, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, VRML, C++ and visual basic.
Wide-ranging entries make it an indispensable reference for both business managers and the technical audience including Web site designers, developers and researchers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471881457
• ISBN 13: 9780471881452
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 344