Ebusiness

3.1 Compare disruptive and sustaining technologies.

Disruptive technology destroys old markets by creating new markets and innovating how things are done that does not meet customer needs.
Sustaining technology improves highly anticipated products. Current companies do not dominate in disruptive technology markets but lead in sustaining technology markets.

3.2 Explain how the Internet caused disruption among businesses.
The internet has caused disruption among business by the distraction is has caused. It is difficult to access and operate. The internet only keeps growing and growing making it such a focal point to business processes.

3.3 Define the relationship between the Internet and the World Wide Web.
Initially, the internet was used by the Department of Defense for commerical matters such as email and transferring files. Other users of the internet include government officials, researchers, and the instructors and students of the universities. The World Wide Web uses the internet to transfer information. The internet is the connection between all computers.

3.4 Describe the different methods an organization can use to access information.
The four common methods organizations can use to access information include an intranet, an extranet, a portal or a kiosk. An intranet provides access to information and software for employee access protected from outside access.  That is the internal part of the internet. An extranet allows people outside the company to access information and software. Another method to access information can be from a portal or a website that that provides a variety of services such as email, search engines, online discussion groups as well as online shopping malls. An interactive approach to access information that is located publicly is a kiosk that is simple and quick.  

3.5 Compare the three different types of service providers.
Three common service providers include internet service provider, online service provider and application server provider. An internet service provider (ISP) is where companies access the internet and other services. An alternative to connecting through an ISP is through an online service provider that can provide services such as an alternative web browser.  An application service provider allows companies access to content located in personal or organizational computers.