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I am Yun Tze, Pien, friends just call me Valentina.
I am a second year student in QUT Creative Indutries, majoring in Media and Communication.
Taking Advertising, Film and Television as subminors as well.
I am an international student from Taiwan. Have been here for 2 years.
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1. Awad, E. M. (2003) Electronic commerce: from vision to fulfillment, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, ISBN 013140265X
This book provides comprehensive and detailed information of electronic commerce, covering from the basic explanation of e-commerce foundations to the technology, the strategies to imply, the security and payment system, the management, and relevant issues. In a particular chapter E-Payment, it gives a brief currency history in business development, explains how those systems work and their features. It also gives description of key electronic payment media terms as credit card, debit card, smart card, DigiCash, E-Cash, and E-wallet…Further with discussion of issues and implications.
Yun Tze Pien 17:29, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
2. Chen, H., Lee, R., Dillon, T., and Chang, E. (2001) E-Commerce, England: John Wiley & Sons, LTD, ISBN 0471493031
This book firstly offers the introduction of e-commerce, in the way of several fundamental composing elements such as the networking, programming, security, human computer interface design and database design; and explain the terms and structure as B2C, C2C, C2B…. It also shows how business environment are changing linking with technologies, and providing many examples such as eBay to explain. Following with the in-dept descriptions of applications, and how those applications can be integrated to achieve business goals. In the applications particular, it talks about the internet payment systems, which includes the e-cash (digi-cash) and e-check of their natures and how those payment works.
Yun Tze Pien 17:27, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
3. Garfinkel, S. (1997) Web security and commerce, Sebastopol : O'Reilly, ISBN 1565922697
In chapter 16, Digital Payment, it states out first that digital payment is a way to transfer value without the simultaneous transfer of physical goods such as coins, cash, or gold. This chapter gives a brief history development of digital payment, including charga-plates, diners club, and credit card. In the internet-based payment system, it shows the difference and advantages between credit card and new internet-based payment. To better understand those system, it also delivers clear definition of virtual pin, cybercash, cybercoins, smart cards, and the secure system SET. Finally offers tips to evaluate suitable credit card payment system.
Yun Tze Pien 00:38, 12 Aug 2005 (EST)
4. Kou, W. (ed.) (2003) Payment Technologies for E-Commerce, Berlin: Springer, ISBN 3540440070
Under the e-commerce transactions coverage, E-payment plays a fundamental key role. This book gives clear overview of main formats and issues related to the variety of e-payment methods, which includes Digital Cash, Digital Check, micropayment, Smart Card and applications, and credit card based online payment. In chapter 13 particularly, it discuss the PayPal system, which is increasingly common in online shopping environment. In addition, this book also refers to the challenges and opportunities, such as the security and privacy issues of line payment.
Yun Tze Pien 17:30, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
5. Rifkin, J. (2000) The Age of Access, London: Penguin Books, ISBN 014029547X.
With the highly development of networking technology, and the increasing popularity of using computers and Internet, we are now entering a new age of access: the access to the intangibles, the service, the human experience, and the way of life. In the new era, businesses tend to be faster, more short-term lifecycle, and a lot of borrow experiences. It is also a new capitalist frontier. In which it is focusing on the shifting from tangible goods to intangible assets with dematerialized money format, such as credit card service. Overall, it discusses how this overwhelming trend referring to the weightless economy will influence the industries and business globally, with the demonstrations of the transforming from traditional ownership, to the new access of networking.
Yun Tze Pien 17:15, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
6. Rosen, A. (2002) The e-commerce questions and answer book, New York:AMACOM, ISBN 0814471544
Rosen explains ‘e-commerce’ as any online business activities which provides business-to-business and business-to-consumer purposes to purchase product and service through the Internet. To understand e-commerce, Rosen firstly offers a quick overview and clear explanation of common concepts. For further in-dept understandings, this book offers several main subjects, such as the skills to build online business environment plan, the web technologies, and the knowladge to create e-service. In chapter 5, online purchasing technologies, it describes the steps of online payment, the terms, and the working system, also with the introduction of other alternatives besides credit card. This book addresses a wide coverage of fundamental questions people might encounter of e-commerce.
Yun Tze Pien 17:32, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
7. Eilon, J. J. (2002) “PayPal Play It Safe: Pointing to security concerns, thecompany defends itself against one customer’s allegations of a “bait-and-switch�? tactic,�?Bank Technology News vol.15, iss.5, retrieved August 9, 2005 from ProQuest.
With more than 15 million customers in 37 countries, and over 18000 accounts per day, PayPal, which launched in 1999 has now becoming a global leading online payment, and is trying to extend as a worldwide standard leading system. The safety issues of online payment is always been seriously concerned. With the slogan that ‘ PayPal lets anyone with an e-mail address accept credit card.’ This article provides the critics with the historical background example: in 2000, Paypal and other online payment were attracted by Russian hackers. They opened several PayPal accounts with stolen credit card numbers, and illegally used the initial credit limit of 500 dollars. James Van Dyke comment on the security and environment of online payment, he notes that PalPal is not perfect, but they're the only alternate payments company to have succeeded, and it is growing and improving continually.
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8. Liu, B. (2005, July. 12) “EBay makes online buying easier,�?China Daily, retrieved August 6, 2005, from Factiva Database.
PayPal, an online payment giant owned by eBay has launched in China in July 2005. It is an important step because China is the first Asian market since PayPal firstly introduced to non-English countries in 2003. It is believed that with the introduction of online payment tool like PayPal in China, it has made payments easier and encourages more people to try e-commerce
Yun Tze Pien 17:36, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
9. PayPal (2005) EBay, retrieved August 10, 2005, from http://pages.ebay.com/paypal/buyer/index.html/
This is a subordinate website under eBay.com explaining the PayPal system. It delivers the overview of PayPal and defines it as a way to send secure payments on eBay using buyer’s bank account or credit card to instantly send a payment. It demonstrate the benefits to use PayPal, for example, it is free, widely accepted to eBay listings, free protection and security, and credit card information is needed only when buyers are ready to pay.
Yun Tze Pien 17:40, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
10. PayPal (2005) Retrieved August 10, 2005, from http://www.paypal.com/
PayPal, as the slogan said in the website ‘the fast, save, and easy way to pay,’ PayPal is considered to be a leading online payment system in 56 countries worldwide for registers with an e-mail address to pay and receive money online. This website generally provides the information to buyers and sellers the basic knowledge and steps to use PayPal. In the HELP section, it particular outlines frequently asked questions from general started steps, payment questions, to security knowaledge. Amongst those questions, it also describes the strong relationship of eBay and PayPal: both of their goal is to help buyers and sellers trade online easier, and integrated well together.
Yun Tze Pien 17:38, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
11. Jones, R. (2001, Nov. 9) “The PayPal Phenomenon: Lessons from the Leading Edge of Online Payments,�? CommerceNet, retrieved August 11, 2005 from http://www.delijst.net/delijst/pdf/2k1_14_r.pdf/
This research report done by Russ Jones is licensed to CommerceNet. It states in the report that PayPal is considered to be the leader in emerging alternative payment service. This report is discussing the reason and rules why it is successful. It delivers the historical revolution and how the payment service works; problems and applications; the role PayPal plays in the payment industry; the target market and strategies. Jones analyzes clearly PayPal’s features and advantages, as well as its future in divided categories.
Yun Tze Pien 17:42, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
12. Card News (2000) “MasterCard launched electronic service,�? Card News vol.15, iss. 14, retrieved from August 9, 2005 from ProQuest.
The New York based MasterCard has introduced its new MasterCard E-Wallet. It is an electronic service designed to simplify online shopping process. This service enables cardholders to keep their card account number, shipping and billing address, and help to complete order forms with one single click. In addition, it also provides the functions of passwords management, product search, price comparison, transaction records, unwanted mail blocks…This journal article introduces the function and information of the e-wallet service in 2000.
Yun Tze Pien 17:44, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
13. Webb, D. (1997) “Digital wallets: more than a quarter of online shopping trips end with a customer abandoning a half-full shopping cart. Businesses are betting they'll sell more if the deal's easier to close,�?E Business Journal vol. 1, iss. 12, retrieved August 8, 2005, from Pro Quest
According to researches, it is shown that there are 27% of online shopping trips ended up with abundances because of the too much credit card details, shipping addresses and personal data. Webb argues that with the e-wallet, which is a standardized set of information fields for transmitting and collecting customer transaction data, it will help customers with their online shopping experience.
Yun Tze Pien 17:45, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
14. Europemedia (2002, Aug. 7) “Ladbrokes launches e-wallet batting facility,�? Europemedia, retrieved August 6, 2005, from http://proquest.umi.com.ezp02.library.qut.edu.au/pqdweb?did=147466301&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=14394&RQT=309&VName=PQD/
This articles talks about the new launch of Earthport’s e-wallet service. Earthport is an online and offline payment infrastructure company, it has cooperated with Ladbrokes to provide its e-wallet online payment system. With this cooperation, Ladbrokes eGaming spokesman said: "This deal allows us to extend our global reach to allow more internet banking options to consumers in parts of the world where there is still a reluctance to use credit cards online." This article not only informs the new service but also shows the growing trend of mobility of payment, and online business.
Yun Tze Pien 17:47, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
15. Jackson, T. (1999, Jan. 4) “Online shopping with a click on your wallet: A piece of software which stores personal information and credit card data could save users hours on their home PCs; [London edition],�? Financial Times, retrieved August 6, 2005, from http://proquest.umi.com.ezp02.library.qut.edu.au/pqdweb?index=122&did=37752540&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1123592636&clientId=14394/
It is a newspaper article offers the public the information of new launched service e-Wallet in 1999. E-wallet is based in the PC software which keeps the personal information such as credit card data, and can be released to web sites in a single-and-drag operation. It can save clients a lot of time entering personal detail every time when purchasing. This software contains a set of mappings that will offer the suitable and appropriate information required by web sites, and ensure the right delivery. One important feature of e-Wallet is the continuing update of information such as phone numbers and address. The convenience of e-Wallet is the key feature as well, noted by Mr. Costello, one of the e-Wallet's chief operating officers:�? It's about putting something on the desktop that people use when they go shopping; creating a valuable piece of real estate.�? The company team has visited over 200 e-commerce sites to cooperate with this service, and is believed to be a success in the future.
Yun Tze Pien 17:51, 11 Aug 2005 (EST)
16. M2 Presswire (2005, May. 10) “Data cash: Merchants can pocket guaranteed funds through DataCash CLICK2PAY e-Wallet,�? M2 Presswire, retrieved August 3, 2005, from http://proquest.umi.com.ezp02.library.qut.edu.au/pqdweb?did=835361911&sid=5&Fmt=3&clientId=14394&RQT=309&VName=PQD/
In this journal article in M2 Presswire, it announces the new online payment combination of DataCash and CLICK2PAY e-Wallet. DataCash, originally from the United Kingdom, is a leading and the only quoted online payment service provider in UK. It supports credit and debit cards, direct debits, direct credit and cheques. Now it has integrated with CLICK2PAY, which is the e-Wallet provided by Wire Card AG, Europe’s leading financial supply chain solutions, to be able to offer a global payment solution including North America, Germany, Scandinavia, and Sinpagpore…
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