Hazards ahead for the unwary e-trader

Article Abstract:

Businesses continue to use the Internet to perform electronic transactions and communications, but most chief executive officers are still unsure how to achieve the potential of the Internet and have concern over security issues. Because currency is not likely to become digital, card transactions are the preferred form of online payment. Even though credit-card based payment systems are relatively secure, the 40-bit encryption system, by which most transactions are processed, is not. Businesses rarely go beyond e-mail for online communications.

International, Management, Usage, Safety and security measures, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Online transaction processing, Smart cards

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Stuck between hype and reality

Article Abstract:

Industry analysts and investors are watching the progress of LibertyOne Ltd., the specialized online telecommunications services Internet stock Since its December 1998 stock listing, LibertyOne has grown 80%, but its share price since May 1999 has been stuck at $0.90 from a high of $1.34 in February 1999. The company forecasted $7.93 million in revenues for year-end June 1999. The company has decided to focus on investments and acquisitions in Asia.

Australia, Telegraph & other communications, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Online services, Internet services, Securities, LibertyOne Ltd., LIB

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