OT = This is kind of interesting. I got on the Gartner group email list when I was trying to get the cdma-gsm growth reports. They are pricey~ $1400 each, so I didn't order. Maybe we should get a group together to split them. Anyway, I found this interesting reading on another boring Q up 4 day.
For the on topic part see below:
* FREE! The Great Wireless Experiment
Just as the wired world has built the Internet and helped to make it the
greatest global communication vehicle, the wireless world will make it
available everywhere, anytime. GartnerGroup is taking a leadership position
through this unprecedented event by putting a real-world stake in the ground
of the current state of wireless for enterprise use. Through October 15,
visit gartner.com for wireless equipment reviews,
supporting research and the latest information on cellular and other
wireless technology.
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GartnerGroup Insight: Vol. 1, Issue #2
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GartnerGroup research shows that enterprises do not grasp the
characteristics of e-business. This is due to confusing terminology in the
market - Internet, Web commerce, Internet commerce, e-commerce and
e-business - which results in misconceptions that prevent appropriate
e-business strategies from being adopted. Below are the top five myths
regarding e-business.
1. "E-business will not impact my enterprise."
Whether the pressure comes from internal drivers to be more competitive or
from changes in the market forcing different business processes, every
enterprise will be affected. Accept that e-business will impact your
organization, and ensure that you have a clear strategy in place.
2. "E-business is the same as e-commerce."
E-commerce deals with using the Internet, digital communications and IT
applications to enable the buying/selling process. E-business involves the
continuous optimization of an organization's value proposition and
value-chain position through the adoption of digital technology and the use
of the Internet as the primary communications medium.
3. "It is better to be an e-business follower, than to be a leader."
Market evidence shows this is not the case. Whether one looks at "dot.com"
businesses or at manufacturing companies, being an e-business leader is
better than being a follower.
4. "There is no risk in becoming an e-business."
E-business means reorganizing the business and its market relationships so
that the maximum value is achieved by all commercial activities. However, it
also involves the risk of destabilizing the existing business - a careful
balance needs to be maintained in transforming to an e-business.
5. "My existing staff can handle my e-business issues."
The e-business concept is, by its nature, both new and fast-moving. The
majority of enterprises have not had the time to acquire or develop a ready
pool of experienced staff. This is particularly true for staff that needs to
understand what an e-business really means in business terms.
"E-Business Business Myths Can Destroy an Enterprise"
(Strategic Advice Research Note)
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* FREE! The Reality of E-Business
With the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web, companies have
become more occupied with conducting business electronically or considering
the possibility. It's hard to imagine that there is anyone who does not know
what e-business is. (Datapro Industry Article)
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* FREE! E-Business Project Planning: Proceed at Your Own Risk
Reading the media e-hype might convince enterprises that there are no
unsuccessful e-business projects. Here, we list five project "don'ts" that
can derail any effort. (Strategic Advice Research Note)
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* FREE! E-Business Project Planning: Five Ways to Increase Your Shot at
Success
If you believe everything you read about e-business, you might assume all
initiatives have an equal chance at success, simply because it's e-business.
Nothing could be farther from the truth. Although the Internet changes
everything - or so the slogan goes - there are some things about business
that never change. (Business Technology Journal article)
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* FREE! The Great Wireless Experiment
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available everywhere, anytime. GartnerGroup is taking a leadership position
through this unprecedented event by putting a real-world stake in the ground
of the current state of wireless for enterprise use. Through October 15,
visit gartner.com for wireless equipment reviews,
supporting research and the latest information on cellular and other
wireless technology.
* Buy Now! WeddingChannel.com: Match of Traditional, Virtual Retailers
The $35 billion wedding market seems to be a perfect match for the Web in
user demographics, theme and function. However, in reality, this
relationship still has a way to go to be successful. (Strategic Advice
Research Note)
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* Buy Now! E-Business: Mind-Set over Matter
With the increased market interest in e-commerce, many businesses fail to
recognize that true e-business requires much more than simply an Internet
presence. A complete e-business strategy focused on attracting and retaining
the "right" customers requires not only the incorporation of numerous
technologies beyond e-commerce, but also the inclusion of nontraditional
business partners and alliances. (Dataquest Technology Analysis)
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