Past, Present and Future of
eCommerce and eMarketing
Trends and Differences of Traditional Business/Marketing and
eMarketing and eCommerce
The Trend
Old vs. New
Past, Present and Future of
eCommerce and eMarketing
Evolution of Digital Economy
The Changing Landscape of the World
Technologies have played a vital role in developing the
utilization of human capacity to use its talent and skills to
contribute in developing its environment.
The rapid growth and massive developments in the areas
of computers and convergence with telecommunications
technologies have brought forth what is now known as
the digital economy and the so-called information age.
Entry of Various Technology
Elapsed time for some well-known mass communication technologies to
reach 50M user
Technology First Use 50M users ElapsedYears
Radio 1922 1963 41
Broadcast TV 1950 1963 13
Cable TV (Launched of HBO) 1976 1986 10
Commercial Internet 1994 1999 5
Based on Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. The Global Internet Primer, Volume 1, June
2000, p.12
Past, Present and Future of
eCommerce and eMarketing
Information and Communication Technology
Basic Functions of ICT
Capture Function
- devices like scanner and camera thus allowing storage of
vital data and information for future use.
Processing Function
- processing data, converting, analyzing, and synthesizing
all forms of data or information.
Generation Function
- organization of data and information to a useful form,
whether as numbers, text, sound, or visual image.
Basic Functions of ICT
Storage and Retrieval Function
- keep data and information for later use.
- stored data and information are placed on a storage
medium that the computer can read when it needs to.
Transmission Function
- allows sending data and information from one location
to another.
Benefits of ICT
Speed
Consistency
Precision
Reliability
Types of Information
Data – raw facts, figures, and details
Text – written information
Image – visual form
Sound – spoken information
The Computer System
Hardware – heart and soul of a computer system
People – human aspect
Programs – software or instructions
Procedures – rules policies and protocols
Information – various form or types of info
The PH ICT Infrastructure [Lallana, et al (2002)]
Telephone
Cable
Satellite
Broadcasting
Print Media
Capabilities of ICT
According to Schultheis and Summer (1998), the capabilities
of ICT are categorized into 8 areas:
Transactional – process routine transactions
Geographical – transfer with rapidity and ease
Analytical – bring complex analytical methods
Informational – bring vast amounts of detailed info
Sequential – allowing multiple tasks
Knowledge Management – capture and dissemination
Tracking – allows easy monitoring
Disintermediation – connect with no intermediaries
Concept of Convergence
Convergence
– essentially means the integration of computers and
telecommunication technologies.
– also taken to mean multimedia (digital convergence)
Impact of ICT in Industry and Business
Industry Level Information technology changes an industry’s
- Product and service
- Production economics
- Markets
Firm Level Information technology affects key competitive forces
- Buyers
- Substitute products
- Suppliers
- New entrants
- Rivals
Strategy Level Information technology supports a firm’s strategy
- Low-cost leadership
- Product differentiation
- Market specialization
The three-level effect of information technology
Source: Schultheis and Summer (2003) p.62
Digitalization of Products and Services
Microchip Technology
Digital Products (Downloads and Uploads)
Changing Role of TV
Clear
Fast
Real-Time Global
Changing Role of Telephones
Prepaid and Texts
Mobile Commerce or mCommerce
Evolution of Customer Value
Evolution of Customer Value
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