Ubiquitous commerce: Beyond wireless commerce

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

1-2005

Abstract

Ubiquitous commerce, also referred to as "u-commerce" or "über-commerce", is the combination of electronic, wireless/mobile, television, voice, and silent commerce. It extends traditional commerce (geographic, electronic, and mobile) to a world of ubiquitous networks and universal devices. This chapter introduces the basic ideas and characteristics underlying the concept of u-commerce. It discusses market drivers and applications of u-commerce as well as the underlying technology of u-commerce. It highlights the benefits and challenges of u-commerce and provides specific research directions for future research.

Discipline

Databases and Information Systems | E-Commerce

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Publication

Mobile and wireless systems beyond 3G: Managing new business opportunities

Editor

PAGANI, M.

First Page

114

Last Page

129

ISBN

9781591405702

Identifier

10.4018/978-1-59140-570-2.ch005

Publisher

IGI Global

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-570-2.ch005

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