E-Business and the Internet of Things

This assignment focuses on the evolving landscape of e-business in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT). It examines the influence of IoT technologies on traditional business models, exploring how businesses leverage these advancements to enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, and create new value propositions. The research delves into relevant literature, analyzing key concepts, trends, and challenges associated with integrating e-business and IoT.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Environment of e-business and transaction types.................................................................1
1.2 Benefits and barriers of online process.................................................................................2
1.3 Security and legislative issues facing online business..........................................................3
1.4 Modes of communication available to e-business................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Internet technologies and importance in making e-business.................................................4
2.2 Main features of HTML........................................................................................................4
2.3 Function of client servers and browsers, and role of search engine......................................5
2.4 Use of intranets and extranets within business communication............................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
3.1 E-business models used to generate revenue for business....................................................6
3.2 Analysis of model in term of its capacity to generate revenue.............................................7
3.3 Report on future developments in e-business models...........................................................7
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Key elements of good web design structure.........................................................................8
4.2 Impact of well designed website to e-business.....................................................................8
4.3 Issues concerning website usability......................................................................................9
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
E-business is a term which is used by most of the enterprise for commercial transactions
which includes sharing of data and information across national boundaries with the use of
internet. Basically internet is used by small and large organization for online processing to
execute their task in a minimum time period. This report is going to classified into four different
parts to explain the usage of online services and websites for completing particular transaction of
a different companies (Aderonke, 2010). This report is about one of famous organization named
as Booho.com providing online service founded in 2006 is developing rapidly at international
level. Therefore new customers are added day by day due to their instant response as well as
attractive overview. In additional, report is going to describe the types of online business
transaction and their barriers or benefits for Booho.com. Apart from this, it also shows the
effective methods of interaction with the use of different technologies of internet and intranets.
At last internet and e-business plays a major role in establishing a successful business with their
impressive methods.
TASK 1
1.1 Environment of e-business and transaction types
Internet is an appropriate method of performing commercial activities in a fastest way by
satisfying millions of customers across national boundaries (Bélanger, 2011). E-business is very
much affected by micro and macro environment in every aspect due to their broad concept with
complex nature. Surrounding of an internet business is describes with the help of PESTLE
analysis is stated below :-
 'P' (Political) :- Governing bodies plays a very eminent role in a commercial transaction
by implementing various rules and regulation. Therefore they prepare budget, taxation,
expenditure for overall industry(Amit, 2011).
 'E' (Economic):- It describes establishment of more and more companies for developing
overall economy of a nation. With the commencement of successful enterprise like
Booho.com for providing best services to different consumers (Crossler, 2011).
 'S' (Social) :- Consumers are utmost priority for every enterprise and a cited company
believes in introducing facilities to serve their customers in a best manner.

 'T' (Technological) :- Emergence of advanced technology is very much useful for
business to manage or regulate millions of transaction on daily bases.
 'L' (Legal):- Legal authority amended numbers of laws or norms tTo protect consumers
or society by for fraudulent activities legal authority enacted numbers of laws.
 'E' (Environmental) :- Most of the business wants to create a friendly environment to
protect surrounding from harmful gasses and chemicals.
Various types of business transaction are explained below :- Business to consumer :- According to this, products are directly offers by Booho.com to
overall society with the help of web systems. Consumer to consumer :- On the basis of this transaction different individuals can resell
their products to different customer due to any personal reasons by using same website. Consumer to business :- According to this technique, Booho.com appoint candidates to
handle their enterprise activities by paying them (Bryman, 2015).
 Business to government :- Governing bodies helps companies in passing relevant
information like auctions, taxation etc.
1.2 Benefits and barriers of online process
Internet services is very much beneficial for industries as well as whole society in
different manner due to their broad concept with various facilities are stated below :-
1. Availability of substitutes :- Online services provides various substitutes or variety while
buying any product with unique features(Zott, 2011).
2. Minimum duration :- It will take less time for completing any transaction and very much
useful in executing task in a given time frame.
3. Accurate information :- It provides actual and real data about any specific products
which is very helpful in decision making process (Bell, 2015).
4. Act as a road map :- One of a major benefits is that it provides correct direction in case
of misguide
Apart from this Booho.com also face some sort of obstacles while providing online
services which are given below:- Data security :- Safety of a information is one of major issues which is emerging in a
large extent due to the introduction of advanced technology equipments which creates
like hackers and it are increases day by day.

 Trust issue :- Customers cant easily trust on online products due to fear from fraudulent
activity.
1.3 Security and legislative issues facing online business
Safety and security is a major problem which is faced by Booho.com in large extent due
to the increase in a fraudulent activities as well as misrepresentation's about any product. Some
of a major security issues are emerging in different manner is mentioned below :- Lack of privacy:- It is not easy for customers and business to verify every member or
individuals who is indulging in a transaction (Laudon, and et. al., 2012).
 Existence of hackers and viruses :- Data and information is very much affected by
fraudulent activities by hackers by using different unique technologies. Apart from this
different kinds of viruses are also available due to which accurate data stored in a system
get corrupted(Ullrich, 2010).
Other security and legislative issues faced by Booho.com are given below :-
1. Firewalls :- This term is refers to a network device which is implemented by specialist to
protect data from untrusted peoples as well as hackers.
2. Digital signatures :- It is very useful and appropriate technique of verification which is
connected with electronic transmitted document to identify the identity of sender and
receiver.
3. Anti- virus software :- This technique is mainly used by cited company to remove
viruses from their software and sites. Therefore it is very helpful in protecting files from
being corrupted and damaged (Low, 2011).
1.4 Modes of communication available to e-business
Due to emergence of advanced technology numbers of techniques are available of
interaction to get instant reply. Booho.com trying to adopt various effective methods for passing
information from higher authority to lower level are mentioned below :- Mobile devices :- Millions of consumers and companies are using cellphones to share
their views and opinions in a minimum time period. Therefore a cited company also uses
this technology to execute their plans and polices in a proper manner. E-mails :- It is also consider as a electronic device which is used by professionals for
passing the formal news and data for maintaining their records (Chen, 2011).

 Social networking media :- According to this tool, companies promote their products by
conducting events, offers discounts and tries to capture the attention of a public's with the
help of social media tools.
 Video conferencing :- It also one of a useful method of interaction with the use of
internet for discussing terms of business. In fact it is a kind of face to face
conversation(Schilke, 2010).
TASK 2
2.1 Internet technologies and importance in making e-business
It is the ability of online methods to transmit the information and messages with the help
of different servers and systems. In fact it allows people to interact with each other by adopting
various useful technologies of internet. Therefore it is a technology which act as a very
indispensable tool in storing database where different kinds of messages are passes and transfers
from one person to another. Apart from this, internet technology is developing day by day due to
introduction of advanced techniques and software to speed up the overall system by attracting
millions of customers (Wu, 2011).
Instead of this, internet technologies plays a very eminent role in making Booho.com
more successful with the help of various advanced technology and methods of running business.
Therefore value of a online processing are stated below :- Accuracy :- It helpful in providing accurate result or information which is used by cited
organization to perform their business activities and task in a proper manner as well as
helpful in decision making process.
 Speedy process :- Useful in completing work in a fastest way.
 Provide effective methods for resolving problems and obstacles which arises during
success path (McCole, 2010).
2.2 Main features of HTML
It stands for hypertext markup language which refers to links useful in connecting web
pages to each other. Therefore by uploading and generating web pages to the internet an
individual can also become an active participation not just a consumer(Massa, 2011). Basically
hypertext is an appropriate method or technology which is helpful in moving an individual
around on the web by selecting different text called links. It means this link is used by whole

world to come to the next page and an individual can go anywhere through internet with the use
of hyperlinks.
Main features of a HTML are mentioned below :-
 Useful in finding accurate information and data in a minimum duration.
 Emergence of HTML 5 by modifying previous software used by nation with special
features and quality.
 Example of link are - <Body><html><content><division>
 Create basic frame of particular webpage (Ramsey, 2010).
2.3 Function of client servers and browsers, and role of search engine
Client server is an appropriate system to create a classification in between employees and
specific computers which are running an individual software. It performs various functions for
example :-
 One of major function of a client server is to access the accurate information from server
which means it provides data whatever client software needs on immediate bases from
server(Wirtz, 2010).
 Client server grant permission Booho.com to design software which consist of number of
hardware which can access.
Whereas web browsers is an effective software used in retrieving, presenting and
transferring content or messages on world wide web (Williams, 2010). In fact data is identified
by uniform resource identifier(URL).Major functions of a web browsers are -
 First and foremost purpose is to provide accurate data to the user whenever it is asked by
them.
 Allows individual to interact .
Search engine is a technique or method of investigating particular information with the
use of web based criteria on keyboard which is entered by user. Their main function is to acquire
data and evidences by user for specific purpose(Da Xu, 2015).
2.4 Use of intranets and extranets within business communication
Booho.com is a very large organization expanded across national boundaries with the use
of various advanced technology by acquiring the attention of a numbers of a customers. In fact
for establishing an effective communication process within enterprise intranets is used by them
for passing the information internally (Morhardt, 2010). It means intranets is an impressive

method used by company for transferring data from higher level to lower level by removing any
rumours.
Basic use of intranets are :-
 Provide efficient network for transformation of message in between staffs with the use of
LAN and WAN.
 Helpful in creating a mutual understanding between employees.
 Safeguard the duration(Agarwal, 2015).
Whereas, extranet is a term which provide interaction facilities for external factors which
means information is passes from outer world for example stakeholders, customers, suppliers,
competitors and business partners. It is an electronic media for managing the business process
more effectively. Basic use of extranets are given below :-
 Pass the data from company to external factors which also affect an enterprise in every
manner by performing their eminent role (Park, and et. al., 2012).
 Provides best networking system and transfer data in a given time frame by maintaining
its privacy.
TASK 3
3.1 E-business models used to generate revenue for business
Models of internet business is very much useful in generating income for Booho.com by
introducing innovative ideas and provides techniques of raising income for company. Therefore
various models are implemented for generating the revenue for e-business are stated below:- CPM:- This method stands for “cost per thousand impressions” which is used by
companies in traditional promotional media selection. Apart from this, it also used as a
online promotions by analysing its cost where advertisers pay each time. DRM :- Digital rights management is a another method adopted by booho.com for
preventing the distribution of a online services or information for example software,
music and movies or various other evidences (Reuber, 2011).
 CPC :- Cost per click describes the revenue generated are charged by advertisers on the
basis of clicked by individual. It means cost are raise according to number of times it
has been clicked by customers.

3.2 Analysis of model in term of its capacity to generate revenue
There are some revenue business models which can be used by booho.com to generate
more profit by delivering best and qualitative services to service users. Different models are:
Subscription access to content is a model which involves the range of documents which can be
assessed for a moth or year (Fischer, 2011).
 Another is Pay per view as it helps in making payment for single assess to the document
or video clip can be downloaded. It assist in protecting the records by using password.
Digital rights management can use distinctive technologies so that they can protect
distribution of digital services which includes software, music, movies etc.
 Next is CPM which assist in generating more revenue and it display on site. It provide the
advertisement to site owners with the support of third party along with the network
services (Whitmore, 2015).
 In addition to this is Cost per click revenue model which is also a search engine which
are charged not simply for their advertisements which are displayed by them for their
consumers and this will aid in boosting sales and generating more revenue.
 Next is sponsorship of site sections as well as content type which helps in generating
revenue for a fixed period. Booho.com have to pay advertise on a site channel (Sun, and
et. al., 2010).
3.3 Report on future developments in e-business models
Business model is a plan which helps in doing successful operations of business and
succour in identifying sources of earning profits. There are different models which assist in
generating revenue and high return on investments.
Revenue models in e-business having a potential and capability for developments in
future. Models includes advertising and transaction fee model etc. are integrated with each other
and these having a positive impact on the businesses (
Kirs, 2010). These models aid in generating high revenue. Along with this at the same time,
booho.com can use two business models so that they can deliver best services and generate high
revenue. The main objective is to integrate technology in their business process so that
consumers can not face any issues and firm can maintain simplicity as well as reliability of
facilities which they are providing. There are some personalised services which are included in
consumer service and care for service users so that they can boost their consumer loyalty. E-

business is increasing rapidly and adjusted to portable devices which includes tablets, smart
phones and other mobiles. For example, there are some companies such as Google, Facebook,
eBay etc. are using revenue business models and earning more profit by proving qualitative
services to their consumers (Trusov, 2010).
 DRM :- Digital rights marketing is an appropriate method of transferring information and
data with the help of internet. In fact in future it act as a very useful tool of sharing
messages in a minimum time period by developing its features. It is very useful for
customers of booho.com as well as company also for distributing its information in
efficient manner.
 CPM :- According to this method an organization easily maximize its profit by modifying
this method with the help of advanced technology.
TASK 4
4.1 Key elements of good web design structure
Web pages have a greater impact on the customers using it and users directly attracted
with colour selection with specific information. In fact an effective and impressive web design
structure consider all the essential factors which is used by visitors while using online process.
Major key elements of an attractive web design structure are mentioned below :-
 Provides accurate and appropriate information about particular sites.
 It have greater link with social media and customer testimonials.
 Animations and impressive graphics for capturing the attention of millions of users.
 An attractive web sites acquire the trust of a visitors by providing accurate, reliable and
authentic data.
 Clear statement without any complication and inappropriate (Bodapati, 2010).
Apart from this, a cited organization believes in satisfying the needs of their customers
with the use of various attractive techniques and tools. Web design is a first and last impression
for every web user.
4.2 Impact of well designed website to e-business
It have a grater impact on a booho.com due to their essential roles and responsibilities
towards particular business. Well designed website is very much useful and indispensable due to

their broad concept with complex nature(Bagchi, 2010). Basically it affect cited company in
different manner are mentioned below :-
 Attract visitors with attractive quality and by maintaining the standardized
 Set the image and goodwill of a company at international level with their unique ideas
and thoughts.
 Acquire attention of numbers of clients.
 Provides accurate with reliable data (Bucklin, 2010).
 Build the company image at top of the world.
 Increase in sales with profit maximization.
At last, Booho.com pays proper attention on employees taste and preferences by focusing
on their choices. Therefore a cited company believes in considering all the indispensable internal
and external factors for implementing or preparing attractive web browser or structure.
4.3 Issues concerning website usability
It is very essential for websites maker to prepare easy and useful websites for capturing
the attention of numbers of visitors (Udo, 2010). Website usability is all about describing the
usage of different websites for acquiring information and reliable data by fulfilling their needs
and wants. In fact, booho.com believes in designing attractive and impressive web with full
information by suing internet facilities. Every customers wants clear and precise information
without facing any issues of confusion or problems regarding website. The main motive of a
cited company is to design their website in a proper manner by providing necessary information
about organization overview and profit earned by them . Instead of this various issues are taking
place at the time of website usability in a effective manner for establishing their image across
national boundaries by satisfying the needs and wants of their customers (Bagchi, 2010).
CONCLUSION
By concluding above report, it has been summarized that internet business is very much
indispensable as well as uses by almost every nation for their effective results. In fact online
services is very useful and beneficial for companies as well as customers both due to their
advanced technology. Basically report is throw lights on essential role and advantages of e-
business for overall society by considering micro and macro environment which plays a very

eminent role in internet transaction. On contrary to this, it also describes various indispensable
models of generating revenue or expenditure for company or customers.

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