This document discusses the infrastructure requirements for e2Commerce. It defines e2Commerce as the buying, selling, and delivery of goods and services using electronic media while maintaining relations between humans and the natural environment. The document outlines the importance of considering the environment in e2Commerce. It also discusses the various technologies available to support e2Commerce and the physical and intellectual infrastructure needed. Finally, it proposes action plans for different stakeholders like governments, organizations, and individuals to help establish e2Commerce.

1. e2Commerce
Infrastructure requirement for
e2Commerce
20th November 2001
Dinesh Jain

2. e2Commerce
Agenda
1. Definition of e2Commerce
2. Importance of E and e
3. Technologies and systems
4. Infrastructure Physical
5. Infrastructure Intellectual
6. Action Plan for stakeholders
7. Further Research
8. Introduction of iS3C

3. e2Commerce
e2Commerce
The relevant meanings of the three words as per
Merriam Webster dictionary are as follows:
1. Electronic – of, relating to, or utilizing devices
Definition constructed or working by the methods or principles of
electronics ; also : implemented on or by means of a
computer <electronic food stamps> <electronic
banking>
2. Ecology – the totality or pattern of relations between
organisms and their environment
3. Commerce – the exchange or buying and selling of
commodities on a large scale involving transportation
from place to place

4. e2Commerce
e2Commerce
Definition e2Commerce is the buying, selling and
delivery of goods and services using
electronic media so as to up keep the
totality of relations between humans and
the natural environment

5. e2Commerce
Environment Importance
Since ancient times Asians have always worshipped
Environment such as Mountains, Rivers, Trees, Forests,
Animals; which has been an Eco concept all along.
Importance
The ancient Jain religion talked
about it in the clearest way.
All living beings are interdependent
“Just like a person can not live alone,
similarly human species can not survive by itself;
Humans have to coexist with all other living
beings by preserving the natural environment.”

6. e2Commerce
Eco Aspects of eCommerce
• Reduction in Paper usage
• Reduction in travel & infrastructure usage for
exchange of goods and services
Importance • Reduction in Energy usage and waste due to efficient
Production and Usage by
 Intelligent design of Products
 Intelligent production processes
 Intelligent operation of products and
 Efficient delivery
• Reduced Urban expansions due to decentralization of
business

7. e2Commerce
Importance of e2Commerce
“eCommerce offers the potential of improving the
environmental efficiency – by using efficient delivery
mechanism and cutting waste” - Braden R. Allenby, Prof.
Columbia Univ. and VP AT&T
Importance
“The capabilities of IT are needed to ensure that
economic growth is achieved through reduced use of
energy & other natural resources and an improved
environment ” – Henry Kelly, OSTP USA
• Globalization is inevitable
• eCommerce is essential for Global progress
• Humanity must maintain the ecosystems intact
for its own survival

8. e2Commerce
Available Technologies and Systems
 Current technologies of Web and Internet
• B2B Exchanges
• Portals and Vortals – WARP of Toyota
• eProcurement - eKomatsu
Technology • eMarket Places - Steel Exchange of India
• Web Malls – 121ware.com
 VSAT, WLL technologies for remote and rural area
integration for SMEs and craftsmen from there
Upcoming technologies of THE GRID
 Examples of current Technologies empowering Rural
and scattered communities with e2Commerce are:
1. Midas Communications www.midas.com
2. Technology and Action for Rural Advancement
www.TARAhaat.com

9. e2Commerce
Current Technologies
Technology
eCommerce Technologies available today

10. e2Commerce
Infrastructure Needs
Physical
Infra- Something tangible like hardware
structure
Intellectual
Something intangible like processes
or software

11. e2Commerce
Physical Infrastructure
 Computers, Network systems and other
necessary hardware and equipment
Infra-  Logistics and Shipping
structure  Communication bandwidth
 Suitable changes to Packaging industry
 Skilled human resources
 Connecting global communities with
necessary equipments and skills

12. e2Commerce
Intellectual Infrastructure
 Common standards for e2Commerce
 Huge software systems and Databases
 Communications’ security systems
Infra-  New financial systems and their integration with legacy
structure  New legal systems for e2Commerce policing
 New governmental regulations of customs, taxations etc.
 New Auditing mechanisms for e2Commerce compliance
 Grading systems a la ISO; for Eco Organizations and their
products and services.
 New Labeling standards with alternatives of ‘Green’s
 Incentive and disincentive for Producers and consumers

13. e2Commerce
Action Plan for Stakeholders
1. National Governments
2. World bodies like – UN, WB, IMF, WTO
Action Plan 3. NGOs
4. Large Global Corporations
5. SMEs
6. Common People
7. IT Industry

14. e2Commerce
Action Plan for National governments
• Taxation and Legal policies and framework
• Setting/Combining Eco and eCommerce standards for
e2Commerce national standards
Action Plan • Eco Audit systems for organizations and their
products and services
• Setting up of e2Commerce physical infrastructure
 Logistics and Shipping
 Communication bandwidth
• Suitable changes to Packaging and labeling to declare
the Eco Measure and if not up to mark, the alternatives
• Incentive and Disincentives for producers as well as
consumers
• Training and education to skill up people

15. e2Commerce
Action Plan for World Bodies
The United Nations, World Bank, IMF, WTO and other
such World bodies must
• Set Global e2Commerce standards
Action Plan
• Lobby actively for e2Commerce technology transfers
to have-not nations
• Include e2Commerce aspects in Nation rankings like
HDI etc.
• Declare Important and fragile Ecosystems as World
Heritage and reserved areas
• Set up World Ecological Funds like WWF
• Incentive and Disincentives to nations for compliance

16. e2Commerce
Action Plan for NGOs
• Lobby with World bodies
• Lobby with National Governments
Action Plan
• Policing non compliance by Organizations
• Identifying fragile eco Systems
• Promoting e2Commerce awareness among
masses

17. e2Commerce
Action Plan for Global Corporations
Actively promote e2Commerce internally and externally
• Set up of e2Commerce physical infrastructure
• Comply with e2Commerce standards
Action Plan
• Enforce e2Commerce to supplier
• Educate employees and customers
• Audit internal divisions and subsidiaries
• Incentive mechanism for internal and external
compliance
• Transfer technologies to have-nots
• Fund in own R&D and University education for
e2Commerce technology and awareness

18. e2Commerce
Action Plan for SMEs
• Set up e2Commerce physical infrastructures
Action Plan • Comply with e2Commerce standards
• Incentives and Disincentives for employees
• Educate employees
• Lobby large corporations and national
governments

19. e2Commerce
Action Plan for Common People
Each individual in their personal capacity must do
all or at least some of the following :
Action Plan • Be proactive in knowing, using, propagating and
lobbying for environmental issues
• As far as possible, Use goods and services compliant
with e2Commerce standards only
• Invest in personal eCommerce infrastructure
• Buy goods and services using eCommerce
• Promote e2Commerce awareness among Family,
Friends and Colleagues

20. e2Commerce
Action Plan for IT Industry
• Bring out ‘Better, Faster and cheaper’ technologies
and products for e2Commerce
Action Plan • Adhere to e2Commerce standards
• Invest more in e2Commerce R&D
• Focus on environmental concerns by developing
technologies and products consuming less energy and
having reusable components
• Lobby governments and World bodies for
development of e2Commerce

21. e2Commerce
More on e2Commerce
Further details on e2Commerce could be seen on the
web sites of
Further http://Green-ecommerce.com An organization dedicated to
Research connect people, groups and organizations for e2Commerce
http://www.digitaldividend.org An organization dedicated to bring
benefits of digital economy for betterment of environment
http://earthtrends.wri.org World Resource Institute’s
environmental arm
http://www.cisp.org/imp Information Impact Magazine
http://www.ecommerce.gov US Government site for promoting
eCommerce
http://europa.eu.int/ISPO/ecommerce EU site for promoting
eCommerce and among other issues environment

22. e2Commerce
e2Commerce – The way Ahead
The integration Environmentalism E
and e of eCommerce to create
e2Commerce is the way for the progress
Conclusion and survival of humanity.
And all the stakeholders need
to act upon to fulfill the
requirements of both Physical
and intellectual infrastructure
for success of e2Commerce.

23. e2Commerce
iS3C
 Global IT Consulting firm
established in 1996
- At a
 Focused on e-Business, ERP and EAI solutions
Glance
 Providing world-class software development,
consulting, implementation; integration and
outsourcing services
 450 Professionals, 9 International offices,
5 World-class Global Solution Centers
 Partnerships with top industry solution providers
 World-wide clientele across multiple industry sectors
 An impressive CAGR of 118% over the last 5 years.

24. e2Commerce
’s
e-Hive
Comprehensive Solution
Capability
Outstanding People
Global Solution Centers
Solving IT Together
Value for Money

25. e2Commerce
e-ERP Solutions (18%) System Integration
’s (36%)
 Business Modeling and  Collaborative commerce
Solution Implementation  Multi–product Application Integration
and  Customization/Bolt-On  Process integration with CRM, SCM
Service  Data Migration
 Enterprise, B2B Integration
Offerings  PDM
 Adapter Development and Support
e-Business Solutions (31%) Application Outsourcing (15%)
Comprehensive Solution  Application development and
Capability
 Self service applications
Maintenance support
Outstanding People  Knowledge Portals
 Product development & support
Global Solution Centers
 E-commerce  Implementation and roll-outs
Solving IT Together
Value for Money  E-CRMsupply chain  Migrations, Upgrades, re-tool
 E-procurement  Global Knowledge Repository

26. e2Commerce
Global
Presence,
World-wide
Delivery
• Global Solution Centers
Comprehensive Solution + Offices
Capability
Outstanding People
Global Solution Centers
Solving IT Together
Value for Money
350 Referenceable client sites in 37 countries

27. e2Commerce Project Profile
BaaN ERP implementation and integration with i2, BroadVision and Extricity
Solectron
Challenge
This mega project offered the challenge of migration to
the latest version of BaaN ERP and integration with i2,
BroadVision and Extricity. Solectron, the top
semiconductor manufacturer, has also undertaken
major tasks of deployment of EDI with all its customers
and suppliers, enhancements of the service module for
the semiconductor industry, and setting up a level-2
support center for its global operations.
Solution
In coordination with IBM, the lead partner in this
project, iS3C’s team of 35 functional and technical
consultants has been deploying its expertise in
integrations, EDI deployment, enhancements of the
service module and setting up of the global support
center.
Value Proposition
• Expertise in BaaN functional and
technical areas.
Results
BaaN ERP implemented in record time. • Expertise in specialized areas such as EDI,
service and supply chain management.
Technology
BaaN ERP 5.0b (Greig), Target methodology for
implementation, BaaN development methodology for
customization, migration from BaaN IVcx to BaaN ERP.
ERP
BaaN

28. e2Commerce Project Profile
Integration of SAP and Oracle using WebMethods’ Enterprise
Motorola
Challenge
Global implementation to integrate disparate systems like
Oracle Applications, Informix-based legacy application,
i2 running on multiple operating systems and databases;
Complexity of the global integration; Stability, performance
and data integrity issues.
Solution
Studied configuration files to verify permissions; Modified
integration components to handle Java exceptions due
to incorrect data; Applied a patch to take care of fail-over
mechanism for clusters; Shifted local adapters on NT boxes
to Solaris and Unix machines; Created views to reduce
excessive request/reply, controlling network traffic.
Results
The investment in legacy systems was protected and
leveraged by successfully integrating Oracle Apps Order Value Proposition
Entry modules with the legacy back-office systems. • iS3C’s knowledge of multiple databases,
applications, legacy systems and WebMethods
Technology integration tools helped in quickly putting
WebMethods Enterprise integration tools; Adapters: together a robust integration architecture.
Informix/Oracle/Flat File; Tools:Visual Integrator/Business
Integrator/Transaction Coordinator. • iS3C quickly deployed a team at Motorola’s
multiple global project locations.
System
Integration

29. e2Commerce Project Profile
Design and development of a Portal for marketplaces
CITI
Challenge
Enable straight-through processing of transactions
for the client, provide unified information content to
its customers worldwide and complete the project
within a fixed time-frame.
Solution
Used WebSphere application server to facilitate
Citibank to allow buyers create payment
transactions using an internet based solution, at
marketplaces having a relationship with Citibank.
The portal which was designed and developed
offered an unified front-end and was integrated with
a back-end processing system through a custom-
built transaction layer. Value Proposition
• Met the challenge ahead of time.
Results
• Reduced number of errors • Project-managed the entire design,
• Improvement of about 35% in the EOD processing development and deployment of the solution.
• Targeted personalized offerings to users. • Solution deployed from Global Solution
Center at Chicago.
Technology
WebSphere App Server 3.5; VisualAge for
Java 3.5; IBM SecureWay; EJBs, Servlets and JSPs.
Application
Outsourcing

30. e2Commerce
Some Clients
who received
Value from
…
Comprehensive Solution
Capability
&
Outstanding People
Global Solution Centers
Solving IT Together
Value for Money

31. e2Commerce
Some Clients
who received
Value from
…
Comprehensive Solution
Capability
Outstanding People
Global Solution Centers
Solving IT Together
Value for Money

32. e2Commerce
Thank you all
Dhanyavaad
Xie Xie
Thank You Arigato Gozaimasu
Shukran
Teri Makasir
Any Questions, Please