e-busi·ness (e' biz' nis) …the transformation of key business processes through the use of Internet technologies

Every aspect of our lives is being changed by the Web. Yet no area is going through a significant and speedy change like the business world is today. Businesses start to achieve real business value as they incorporate Internet technology into their core processes. Today, companies small and large are using the Web to communicate with their partners, to connect with their back-end data-systems, and to transact commerce. This is e-business, where the strength and the reliability of traditional information technology meet the Web.

This new Web + IT paradigm merges the standards, simplicity and connectivity of the Internet with the core processes that are the groundwork and foundation of business. People do business in more meaningful ways because the new killer apps are interactive and the transaction is intensive.

It is about to change…

The essential element of an e-business is a company that can adapt to constant and continual change. To manage transitions smoothly you have to remember two important ideas:

• Start simple, but plan to grow very fast
• Build on what you now have

It is about business, not technology…

E-business isn't about re-inventing "the wheel" of your business. It's about streamlining current business processes which improves operating efficiencies, which in turn will strengthen the value you provide to your customers. This value cannot be generated by any other means! It is a value that will give you a serious advantage over your competition.

Expertise you can trust…

Web fledgling or jaded business pro, taking full advantage of the opportunities e-business can present requires planning -- and this is where AHC can help. Our experts have a deep understanding of your business needs. We have the skills and resources to design, implement, and maintain superior solutions. They are tailored/designed to deliver on the promise and potential of e-business.

About this Web site…

The AHC e-business Web site is a resource for people who want to build and grow successful companies by maximizing the potential of today's information technology. This site will:

• Tell you what we think about e-business
• What is its impact on business
• Explain how e-business can furnish new value to your company
• Show you how AHC solutions fit into your picture

Expect this site to be in a state of flux. After all, AHC is in the e-business too.