Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Internet -- Making the Internet Work -- Two Themes of Satellite-Based Internet Use -- Case Studies -- Manufacturing and the Internet -- Satellite Internet Applications: Project Management Using ICO Global Communications Services -- Internet Caching -- Taking New Measures -- Managing Electric Utilities -- Taking New Measures -- Internet Policy for the Enterprise -- Hardware and Software Issues -- Joint Ventures: Planning and Actions -- Glossary: Acronyms and Abbreviations.

This book, based on the author's original work, Building a Corporate Internet Strategy, applies project management techniques to running an Internet business or a business with an Internet component. Maitra, who has extensive experience as a project manager implementing Internet strategies, provides exhaustive analysis of the project management strategies and methods. This second edition includes 50% new material and over 100 additional pages. A unique professional reference, it fills a tremendous gap in both the Internet bookshelf and the project management literature. It will be indispensable to any quality, process, and project management professionals thrust into a technology management role.