Chapter 9, Problem 8SQ

What are some of the competitive advantages that Vivobarefoot has achieved as a result of the infrastructure upgrade that the company has undertaken?

Why is it so difficult for firms to establish a cloud-based platform? What are the possible advantages and disadvantages of participating?

How does WhyFarm by Alpha Sennon make revenue to continue functioning? How many sources are there and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

Answer the following questions briefly. Cite all references in APA format. 1. What is the role of managing information in the tourism industry?  2. How does the application of information systems increase the competitiveness of a tourism business?   3. Why is the global distribution system (GDS) is often used to tap into the corporate travel market?  4. Explain the relationship between e-commerce and digital marketing?  5. Why is trust a pre-condition for a flourishing e-commerce?

Explain how the decision to adopt AWS cloud from Sunlife could support its digital strategy?https://www.itbusiness.ca/news/sun-life-chooses-aws-as-its-cloud-tech-provider/119336Article talking about Sunlife choosing AWS cloudhttps://smith.queensu.ca/_templates/documents/it-forum/digital-strategy.pdfUnder the headline "Supporting Digital Strategy", could find information to help

Compare walmart.com with amazon.com. What features do the sites have in common? Which are unique to walmart.com? To amazon.com? Will Walmart become the dominant e-tailer in the world replacing Amazon, or will Amazon dominate Walmart online? What factors would contribute to Walmart’s success in the online marketplace? What factors would detract from its ability to dominate online sales the way it has been able to dominate physical retail sales in many markets?

1. Answer all question a and b : a. Explain the information sharing and line of communication of nescafe. b. Explain continuous improvement of nescafe.

What was interesting about the article, "Allianz Boosts Shareholder Returns After Profit Nearly Doubles" By Helena Smolak? What was educational about the article, "Allianz Boosts Shareholder Returns After Profit Nearly Doubles" By Helena Smolak? What was insightful about the article, "Allianz Boosts Shareholder Returns After Profit Nearly Doubles" By Helena Smolak ?   Article Link: Allianz Boosts Shareholder Returns After Profit Nearly Doubles - WSJ

Using the case above, you are required to conduct additional research and write an essay discussing Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) in the time of Covid-19. Your answer must include the following sections: 1. Introduction 2. Discussion: i. Discuss the concept of e-commerce. ii. Analyse the expansion of e-commerce during covid19 (at least three key points). iii. Do you think businesses should grow eCommerce even after the pandemic? a. Support your stance with at least three well-researched arguments. iv. Some businesses do wish to implement e-commerce, especially during this time of COVID19 Pandemic, but they worry about security issues. Advise on the security threats (at least three key points) that businesses and customers worry about and provide measures (at least three key points) organisations can take to manage these threats. (at least two key points) 3. Conclusion In conclusion, look at the major role played by e-commerce during Covid19 and advise on the effectiveness of…