DSN 6080 Internet Development/Design for Competitive Advantage

Philosophies and practices are explored to recognize opportunities to interject aesthetics and design principles into E-business systems. Adaptable application architectures, e-architectures, and net-centric approaches to business are discussed from a design perspective. E-business systems have some unique characteristics which influence the design and delivery of solutions, including: the complexity of E-business architectures; interface and integration problems, component maturity and quality; and the vagaries of customer acceptance and loyalty. The ability to leverage Internet technology to enhance customer, supplier and partner relationships is no longer optional - indeed, E-business is now simply "business".