The document discusses e-business applications. It defines e-business as conducting business via the Internet, including buying and selling goods and services as well as customer support. The origins of e-business date back to the 1950s when computers were used for internal record keeping and transaction data was exchanged on paper or magnetic tapes. In the 1970s, electronic data interchange between banks changed the financial market. E-business reduces errors, paperwork, and processing times compared to traditional business. It allows for all-time processing, better service, and global reach but also faces challenges like security issues and lack of customer awareness. Key areas of e-business include tourism, banking, healthcare, stocks, and finance.