E-Business   A way of conducting business electronically, leveraging technology initiatives such as e-commerce, electronic data interchange (EDI), and electronic funds transfer (EFT). Electronic storefronts, self-service Web applications, and Web-based supply chain integration are a few examples of new e-business opportunities. EDI   Electronic Data Interchange. EDI provides electronic formats, which allow for an exchange of business data between companies over networks. EEI   An acronym, which means: E-commerce, Extranet and Intranet. A term created by 4 Guys Interactive to describe E-commerce, Extranet and Intranet as an industry. EEI Solutions Company   An organization that builds a corporation's E-commerce architecture, Extranet and Intranet development. Enterprise   Although enterprise traditionally refers to business organizations, 4 Guys Interactive extends the definition to include public sector and not-for-profit organizations. An enterprise consists of all functional departments, people, and systems within an organization. In some cases, the enterprise can include partners--even vendors and customers. Enterprise Application Software   Applications designed to help organizations manage important processes, like human resources, payroll, inventory, product development, student administration, and a so on. ERO/ Enterprise Resource Optimization   Extends your ERP solution by providing strategic functionality that enables companies to optimize assets and deliver customized products worldwide, on time, and at the lowest possible cost. Together these components use the most valuable assets of an organization, including the tangible assets of inventory and capacity, and intangible assets including workforce, suppliers, and customers. ERP/ Enterprise Resource Planning   A collection of software programs which ties together all of an enterprise's various functions--HR, finance, manufacturing, sales, etc. This software also provides for the analysis of this data to plan production, forecast sales, analyzes quality, and so on. Ethernet   A very common method of networking computers in a LAN. Ethernet will handle about 10,000,000 bits-per-second and can be used with almost any kind of computer. Extranet   Very similar to an Intranet with the added feature that the information contained can be accessed externally by business partners. 4 Guys Interactive news and services, updates and fixes, product support specialists, training, troubleshooting resources, the latest documentation, and upgrade information.