Computer distributor Tech Data dove into electronic commerce with a sales application that uses both the Web and CDs to transform the way it sells. The EPA's Web-accessible databases keep citizens well informed about sources of pollution in their communities. The Big Apple's Department of Finance makes the bite of municipal licensing fees less painful. At U S West, a SWAT team is spending millions of dollars on intranet developments. Their efforts may save the telecom company more than three times the cost.
Every global village needs an architect.
At U S West, Sherman Woo is sketching the shape of a new community-based enterprise. Sometimes it makes good business sense to buddy up with your rivals. The Web provides support for these conditional alliances. By lifting the veil on energy prices, Energyworld plugs into a surging new market. It's also a tool for improving internal communication.