Internet, email & broadband
The internet, e-mail and broadband are transforming
the way businesses works. Together they’re bringing fast, global
communication and access to information, products and service to almost
every business in Britain.
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Guides:
Internet & e-mail
Broadband
Broadband offers fast, always-on access to the internet.
Find out how it works, the costs involved and the options for using
it to transform your business. URN: 04/644
An introduction to e-business
This introductory guide explains the benefits of using
technology in all areas of your business, from the internet and e-mail
to extranets and mobile communications. See how other businesses have
used technology effectively and find out how it could work for your
business. URN: 04/671
Search engine optimisation
Visiting search engines is one of the main ways people
find information on the internet. Find out how to raise the profile
of your website in this factsheet.
Building an e-commerce website
E-commerce is about using the internet to buy and sell
goods and services online. This brochure shows you how you can use the
internet to sell more. Find out whether an e-commerce website is right
for your business, what options are available and how to build one.
URN: 04/926
International Benchmarking Study 2004
Read the latest DTI-sponsored International Benchmarking
Study, which places the UK third of the countries surveyed for sophisticated
use of ICT by business. Last year the UK was placed seventh.
International Benchmarking Study 2003
Read DTI-sponsored research into the UK's progress
towards the Information Age in comparison to our major competitors
for the year 2003.
International Benchmarking Study 2002
Read DTI-sponsored research into the UK's progress
towards the Information Age in comparison to our major competitors
for the year 2002.
Case studies:
Benson Group
Broadband technology has played an important role in
supporting the growth of The Benson Group by providing an effective
communications system linking to its regional office.
Darlingtons
Coffee distribution company Darlingtons centralised its
customer data and back-office system through its broadband connection.
EPOINT
This provider of interactive touch-screen terminals has
used broadband to minimise order fulfilment times.
In Any Event
Conference and event management company, In Any Event
UK, makes use of ADSL broadband technology to run its award-winning
online registration system, Eazybook.
Optos
Broadband helps Optos to process huge amounts of data
and reduce its need for telephone operators.
Useful links:
E-business guidelines
Guidelines to e-business for supply chains in the automotive
industry, including an introduction to applications and providers.
Broadband checker
Can you get broadband? Enter your postcode and phone
number for a list of service providers in your area.
Video diaries
Find out how two UK companies are implementing broadband
into their business, what's going well and what isn't, by accessing
our video diaries.
Technology Routemap
Backed by case studies, the Technology Routemap will help you identify and address the key issues behind implementing e-business solutions - from providing vision and leadership to managing change.
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