Surfing the Rubicon

Article Abstract:

Merrill Lynch's announcement it would offer online trading is comparable to Julius Caesar burning his boats after he crossed the Rubicon. In both instances the point of no return has been reached. Merrill Lynch must offer online trading to compete with other companies such as Charles Schwab and E*Trade. Other traditional brokerage firms will have to follow Merrill Lynch. Traditional brokers, however, will still play an important role in the market place.

Economic aspects, Marketing, Securities industry, Market share, MER, E*TRADE Financial Corp., EGRP, Charles Schwab & Company Inc., Electronic trading (Securities), Online securities trading, Merrill Lynch & Company Inc.

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Operation bluetooth

Article Abstract:

Bluetooth is a protocol for wireless transportation of digital information, voice and data, and it marks the beginning of machines that combine the technologies of the telecommunications and computing industries. Bluetooth transmits voice and data at one megabyte per second, and its makers will attempt to use it in new products like the Personal Communicator, R380, which combines a digital phone with a touchscreen keyboard.

Innovations, Computer industry, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Wireless communications, Wireless communication systems

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Why e-commerce is not e-business

Article Abstract:

The impact of electronic commerce and the internet on the organization of corporations is discussed. Issues discussed include intelligent software solutions and new processes to guide the efficient flow of information.

Science and technology policy, Corporations, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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