Interforum Shaping the Digital economy InterForum, a long-standing independent industry body, has been one of the leading lights in promoting electronic commerce. CEO Phil Flaxton explains where the organisation came from, and where it's going.
Electronic commerce has the potential to become a huge river of wealth creation.
Government and industry a like are committed to the new digital economy and are implementing plans designed to help the many businesses that are still failing to grasp the opportunities presented by new technologies. However, there are regulatory barriers to be overcome before its full potential can be realised and electronic trade can be carried out in a trusted and secure environment. A respected voice to government, InterForum works with those who are shaping government policy and identifies those issues that require legislative change to ensure that a regulatory framework is in place to support the development of the digital economy. Activities are governed by the need to raise awareness of the many business opportunities and challenges presented by new information and communications technologies such as the Internet. The group works to ensure that education, legislation and technology are in place to help British business to profit from the digital economy.