Internet Technology

To build an effective strategy, business leaders must involve may parts of the business. This helps to ensure that the e-business solution is tightly integrated into the business and business strategy. Some things that should be considered when building the strategy:

What are the core business objectives of the e-business initiative (including an examination of what competitors are doing and what lies ahead in the market place)?

Which of the company's products and services will be involved in the e-business initiatives?
Which processes can be improved by applying internet technology?
What customers does the company wants to attract and serve?
What do customers and partners expect and demand in terms of customer care and service?
What level of financial and personnel support can the business commit?
What new issues will the company face once their e-business site is running (security, privacy, regulatory, etc)?
According to the Gartner Group, "Enterprises that have implem...