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Brussels, 25-27 November, Congress Centre
OUTLINE INFORMATION
Advances in a number of technologies are critical for the development of electronic commerce.
More than the "Network Computer"! Examines the emerging use of devices and access technologies other than wired desktop workstations and Pcs, such as TV-based devices such as set-top boxes, and mobile devices such as personal communicators. Looks at intelligent interfaces and emerging interface technologies and software - new interface metaphors, virtual-reality based interfaces and new forms of ATMs (automatic teller machines). Opens with an overview of what is possible in electronic payments, followed by papers on different payment technologies: methods based on credit cards, electronic cheques, and e-cash. Also covers smartcards. Addresses current issues in networking: mobile networks, new client/server architectures, ATM-based networks and their penetration and impact, and the performance and distribution of processing power. Surveys encryption methods, identification problems in both EDI and Internet, signature integrity and authentication, electronic privacy issues, and global certification systems.
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