Experts say Web will transform industry
By Todd Phillips for Advanced Manufacturing
There's no shortage of experts and consultants willing to guess about how the Internet is going to evolve. Analysts and experts all use different methods to calculate their projections. But the only thing that is deadly consistent is their belief that the numbers are going up. Fast. That means more people spending more time online, and more money. Here's what experts predict is coming next. read more...

E-commerce saves U.S. Army time, improves ordering service to support its recruiters' efforts
By Jill Farden for ServerWorld Magazine
Implementation of an e-commerce ordering system saves the United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) more than 400 hours per month while improving customer service. read more...

Richer interfaces spruce up e-commerce sites
By Richard Karpinski for BtoBonline
This article looks at new design tools and smart web servers that make sites much quicker and more dynamic. read more...

Ordering Online Produces A Catalog of Benefits for Quill
By Bruce McCracken for Outsourcing Journal
Quill, a small/mid-sized office supply retailer serving businesses through mail order catalogues, needed to modernize their marketing. Beyond embracing eCommerce, Quill implemented an aspect of CRM involving analytics and targeted emails with an outsourcing solution provided by Digital Impact. This case study explains the needs, goals, implementation, and successful results from an outsourcing solution. The targeted email program costs 1% of the sales it generates plus has led to a successful migration of customers to the eCommerce channel for additional savings. read more...

New S# Language Adds Capabilities for .NET Developers
By A. Russell Jones for DevX .NET Zone
In an interview with David Simmons, CTO of SmallScript Corp., we learned about a new .NET language about to debut, the ins and outs of its gestation, as well as some insider history behind the creation of the .NET platform read more...

Test Your E-Commerce Store
By Scott Brinker for i-on interactive, inc.
Presuming that you’re committed to doing e-commerce right, here are a few ways to run your site through its paces. A good watch will come in handy to measure the performance of your processes. read more...

The Care and Feeding of a Killer App
By Steve Bodow for Business 2.0 Magazine
Online exchanges have emerged as some of the Internet's best businesses -- and some of its most spectacular flops. Here's what made the difference. read more...

Everett, Whidbey Unleashed at VSLive!
By Brian Noyes for FTPOnline
Demonstrations of the new features in Visual Studio .NET 2003 and first looks at future versions of VS.NET number among the highlights of Tuesday's VSLive! keynote, led by Microsoft senior VP Eric Rudder. read more...

Using QuickTime in a Production Environment
By Andrew Beach for SitePoint
If you use animation, video, or sound to create multimedia-based sites, you could gain a serious advantage through QuickTime. The author explains how this software can help Web professionals streamline the production process, and create exceptional results. read more...

What Advertisers Want
By Amit Asaravala for New Architect Magazine
New online ad technologies promise an end to the banner-ad doldrums. Which formats best suit your site? read more...