Keyterms

intranet A self-contained intraorganizational network that is designed using the same technology as the Internet.
Reliability: It can be used the same way as the internet, only for self-contained networks

middleware Connectivity software linking the client and server machines, providing easy access to information.
Equality of Access: This provide easy access between client and server.

e-business Though sometimes used interchangeably with the broader term e-commerce, here used to refer to the e-commerce activities of a particular company or organization.
people and machines: used with organzation and thier employees

electronic commerce (e-commerce)
Business transactions through electronic networks.
Security: SOmetimes it may be hacked and not reliable

dot-coms Internet-based companies.
Equality of access: some countries may not have access to dot-com domains.
m-commerce Mobile commerce, in which workers use laptops and wireless handheld devices to take their offices with them wherever they travel.
Equality of access: Can be used anywhere and is portable/ mobile