As we
will see later in this chapter, existing businesses have evolved their approaches to e-business
through a series of stages. Innovation in e-business is relentless, with the continuous introduction
of new technologies, new business models and new communications approaches. So
all organizations have to review new electronic and Internet-based communications
approaches for their potential to make their business more competitive and also manage
ongoing risks such as security and performance . For example, current opportunities which
many businesses are reviewing the benefits, costs and risks of implementing include: