Introducing ICT systems

## 17.4 The database server

### 18 Electronic commerce

# 18.1 Introduction

Most supermarkets now have an online ICT system which allows customers to select and purchase goods from the supermarket's website. Goods are then delivered to the customer's home. Buying and selling things using the internet is known as 'electronic commerce', often shortened to e-commerce.

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