Barriers to E-commerce falling

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The enticement of the coming Internet-commerce upsurge will probably instill solutions to companies' technical anxieties about doing business electronically. Simpler, more secure business dealings will stimulate a boost in online ordering. While e-commerce is taking off in industry sectors such as financial insurance services, travel and entertainment, manufacturers are still striving with the concept of extranet product information and order-taking capabilities.

Videotex & Teletext, Analysis, Usage, Internet, Internet services, Online transaction processing

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Multilingual extranet saves $1.2 million a year

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A multilingual extranet site proves cost-effective for a firm like Marine Power Europe. A manufacturer of boats and marine engines, the firm decides on a multililingual extranet site in order to keep track of its inventory and provide an interactive system for its foreign dealers. A dealer anywhere in the world can now access the site for information on marine parts and other business documents in his local language.

Boat Building, Boat building and repairing, Boat Building & Repair, Engines and Turbines, Marine Engines & Turbines, Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing, Technology application, Customer service, Boating industry, Marine Power Europe

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Multiple Nets, integrated image

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The Toro Company's Internet site for golf course services provides dealers, customers and distributors efficient and fast business transactions. After a year of launching in February 1997, the site already registers about 32,000 browsers. In due time, an intranet will be established to ensure fast and efficient communications among its departments; consequently, reducing costs of paper works.

Landscaping Services, Landscape and Horticultural Services, Landscaping & Tree Services, Landscaping industry, Toro Co., TTC

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