E-Business Reference Models

Abstract

A number of reference models have been proposed to facilitate the development of e-business systems and applications. A comparative analysis of existing models and their pertinent characteristics should be the first step in selecting the right one to be used as the foundation for the system being developed. This chapter addresses that goal through an exposition of different reference models to be used for the development of e-business systems and applications, as well as of suitable quality evaluation frameworks to be used for their assessment.