Several organizations have been instrumental in shaping the course
of the development of the Internet/Web and electronic commerce.
CommerceNet
"CommerceNet is a neutral, non-profit consortium dedicated to
advancing the growth of global electronic trade through
business process interoperability and the creation of open
Business Service Networks." (from CommerceNet website)
"Founded in 1994, CommerceNet has been a trusted intermediary
conducting industry-wide research and programs that have advanced
the commercial use of the Internet. CommerceNet has had a
direct role in pioneering some of the industries first milestones
including secure transactions, XML messaging and defining
the next generation of the Internet." (from CommerceNet website)
The World Wide Web Consortium
"The World Wide Web Consortium was created in October 1994
to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing
common protocols that promote its evolution and ensure
its interoperability. W3C has around 400 Member organizations
from all over the world and has earned international recognition
for its contributions to the growth of the Web." (from The World Wide Web Consortium website)
The Internet Engineering Task Force
"The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a large open international
community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers
concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and
the smooth operation of the Internet. It is open to any interested individual." (from The Internet Engineering Task Force website)
IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee
"The IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee develops Local Area Network
standards and Metropolitan Area Network standards. The most widely
used standards are for the Ethernet family, Token Ring, Wireless LAN,
Bridging and Virtual Bridged LANs. An individual Working Group provides
the focus for each area." (from IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee website)
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