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Electronic Data Interchange
Electronic Data Interchange allowed companies to carry out Electronic Transactions -
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Roots / Origins of Ecommerce
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Invention of Online Shopping
Michael Aldrich invented the concept of Online Shppoing, through teh concept of teleshopping -
First Ever B2B Electronic Transaction
Thomson Holiday made the first ever B2B electronic transaction using online technology -
ASCX12
The format ASCX12 made it dependable to conduct electronic business. As such, the first B2C online shopping occured between Gatehead SIS -
First Electronic Merchant Account
Swreg created the first electronic merchant account, allowing software developers sell online. -
First E-commerce transaction over the web
This was the first secure E-Commerce transaction that occured. Also it was also the same year that the first online bank opened. -
Amazon
Amazon started selling everything online. AuctionWeb launches a site and soon rechristened Ebay. -
Paypal
Paypal launches their pay services. This boost consumer confidence in using E-commerce -
Apple
Apple launches its ITunes store -
Credit Card Compsnies
Credit card companies created PCI data security standards -
Google
Google debuts Google Checkout -
Mobile Apps
Magento mobile was released allowing store owners to create naive storefront mobile apps
