Glossary for Computer Concepts: ecommerce

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B2B: supports transactions between businesses across private networks, the Internet, and the web
   B2B: Business-to-Business
b2b: supports transactions between businesses across private networks, the Internet, and the web
B2C: uses the web or mobile apps to connect individual consumers directly with commercial sellers
   B2C: Business-to-Consumer (etail)
b2c: uses the web or mobile apps to connect individual consumers directly with commercial sellers
Bitcoin: Bitcoin is a digital currency introduced in 2008 to replace the common currencies of the world
   Bitcoin
bitcoin: Bitcoin is a digital currency introduced in 2008 to replace the common currencies of the world
Business Intelligence and Analytics: technologies that are used to gather and report information that supports business decision making
   Business Intelligence and Analytics
business intelligence: technologies that are used to gather and report information that supports business decision making
business systems: computer-based information systems that provide organizations with valuable information in a timely and effective manner
C2C: also called peer-to-peer, C2C ecommerce uses the web to connect individuals who wish to sell to other individuals
   C2C: Consumer-to-Consumer
c2c: also called peer-to-peer, C2C ecommerce uses the web to connect individuals who wish to sell to other individuals
CRM: use of information systems to store detailed information on prospective, current, and past customers to improve customer service and support targeted marketing
   CRM: Customer Relationship Management
crm: use of information systems to store detailed information on prospective, current, and past customers to improve customer service and support targeted marketing
distributed workforce
Ecommerce: refers to systems that support electronically executed business transactions
   Ecommerce: electronic commerce
ecommerce: refers to systems that support electronically executed business transactions
enterprise systems: information systems designed to support all or most of the functions of an enterprise
ePayment: electronic payment systems based on new technologies designed to do away with cash, credit cards, and wallets
   ePayment: electronic payment
epayment: electronic payment systems based on new technologies designed to do away with cash, credit cards, and wallets
ERP: integrates all data processing in a corporation (enterprise) into one unified system
   ERP: Enterprise Resource Planning System
erp: integrates all data processing in a corporation (enterprise) into one unified system
geographic information: captures, manages, analyzes, and displays geographically referenced information, often utilizing maps
GIS: captures, manages, analyzes, and displays geographically referenced information, often utilizing maps
   GIS: Geographic Information System
globalization: refers to changes in societies and the world economy, resulting from dramatically increased international trade and cultural exchange
host: An ecommerce host is a company that takes on some or all of the responsibility of setting up and maintaining an ecommerce website and system for a business
informatics: applies computer-based information system technologies to support traditional disciplines such as science and medicine
information management: software and computer-based systems dedicated to collecting, storing, and manipulating data in a manner that produces useful information on which to base decisions
International Business Model: include methods of engaging in international business ranging from basic import/export to fully transnational businesses
   International Business Model
international business model: include methods of engaging in international business ranging from basic import/export to fully transnational businesses
KM: assists an organization in capturing, storing, and distributing knowledge for use and reuse by the organization and sometimes others
   KM: Knowledge Management
knowledge management: assists an organization in capturing, storing, and distributing knowledge for use and reuse by the organization and sometimes others
mCommerce: eCommerce carried out over mobile devices
   mCommerce
mcommerce: ecommerce carried out over mobile devices
offshoring: business practice that relocates an entire production line to another location, typically in another country
online marketing: employs many strategies to make consumers aware of goods and services available for purchase online
outsourcing: refers to a business’ use of an outside company to take over portions of its workload
reputation: Online reputation has become an important consideration when purchaseing online
SDLC]: has six common phases: investigation, analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and review
   SDLC: Systems Development Life Cycle
sdlc: has six common phases: investigation, analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and review
shipping: Shipping has become a major concern for ecommerce companies
TPS
   TPS: Transaction Processing System
tps: an information system used to support and record transactions such as paying for products or paying an employee
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