Across the digital divide

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The social and economic implications of technological disadvantage are discussed. The households with home internet access benefit through savings of time and money, wider consumer choice, improved convenience and extra channels of entertainment and information.

Author: Horrigan, Darren
Australia, Sales & consumption, Services information, Information Systems & Theory, Services, Information technology, Influence, Technology and civilization, Technology and society, Cable television/data services, Market size

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Easy money

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The Australian government is supporting the introduction of online procurement. It has declared all departments must be online by Dec 2001. Online business to business procurement should save money in all departments and cut bureaucracy.

Author: Abernethy, Mark
Public Administration, Government, Management, Science and technology policy, Business-to-business market, Business to business market, Government purchasing

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Twist in th e-tail

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Trends in online retailing are examined in detail, including reasons why some companies have performed well in the Australian market.

Author: Abernethy, Mark
Video Retailing Service, All Other Information Services, Economic aspects, Online shopping, Home shopping

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Subjects list: Australia, Usage, Online services, Internet services
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