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Managing risk through the Internet

Article Abstract:

Firms have to cope with more risk in the business environment of the 90s due to the increased competition brought by technological innovations. At the same time, they can benefit from the advantages afforded by technology such as intranets in managing risk. The use of intranets in firms as an alterative to traditional risk management methods which are inefficient and dispersed. The technology can unite the efforts of different departments and increase the possibility of matching decisions with the firm's risk philosophy and culture.

Asset & Risk Management, Management Information Systems, Methods, Column, Risk management, Intranets

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ERP moves downstream

Article Abstract:

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is software that has been developed to link treasury work with other business applications. Together with the growth of e-commerce and browser-based intranet systems, an array of accounting packages have been produced.

Management, Software, Electronic commerce, E-commerce software, Accounting, Accounting software, Treasury market

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Lowering health costs online

Article Abstract:

An Internet company, DrRedDuke.com, which plans to begin trading in June 2000 has stated that it can reduce the costs of employee medical claims by 25%. The service which will be offered by the company is discussed.

Economic aspects, Services, Medical examination, Health insurance industry, Workers, DrRedDuke.com

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