How are applications of generic framework for e-commerce executed?
To execute applications, this is essential to have Supporting Information and Organizational Infrastructure and System that comprises:
• Common Business Services Infrastructure (as security smart cards or authentication, directories/catalogs and electronic payment)
• Messaging and Information Distribution Infrastructure (electronic data interchange, Hypertext Transfer Protocol and e-mail)
• Multimedia Content and Network Publishing Infrastructure (as HTML, World Wide Web, Java and VRML)
• Network Infrastructure (as Telecom, cable TV, VAN, WAN, wireless, Internet, LAN, Extranet, Intranet) as well as their implementation is dependent onto four main areas as supporting pillars:
• People (as Buyers, Intermediaries services, Sellers, IS People as well as Management),
• Public policy (as Taxes, Legal, Free Speech, Privacy Issues and Domain Names)
• Technical Standards (as like for Documents, Network Protocols and Security, Payments)
• Organizations (as Partners, competitors, Govt. Services and Associations,)
The e-commerce management coordinates the applications, pillars and Infrastructures.