The document discusses various types of electronic commerce software options for businesses of different sizes. It covers self-hosting, working with commerce service providers, shared hosting, dedicated hosting, and co-location hosting for small businesses. For all sizes, basic functions include catalog display, shopping cart capabilities, and transaction processing. Additional functions involve middleware, application integration, and integration with ERP/SCM software. The document also discusses options for mid-size and large businesses like IBM WebSphere Commerce, Oracle E-Business Suite, and enterprise architecture involving CRM, SCM, content management, and knowledge management software.

1. Chapter 9: Electronic Commerce Software Electronic Commerce, Sixth Edition

8. Small Electronic Commerce Site

10. Using a Form to Enter an Order

13. BEA Technology Solutions Page

21. ERP System Integration with EDI

27. Merchant Account Processing Merchant account processing services are provided by a bank or a third party processor (on behalf of a bank) and give the merchant the ability to authorize credit cards transactions and settle funds through bank associations (MasterCard/Visa).

34. Typical Enterprise-Class Electronic Commerce Architecture

40. Documentum Content Management Web Site

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