Affiliations: [a] Department of Decision Sciences & MIS, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056, USA, Tel.: +1 513 529 4826 | [b] Department of Business Computer Information Systems, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN 56301, USA, Tel.: +1 320 255 4169; E-mail: dchou@stcloudstate.edu
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Abstract: Although HTML and XML languages are commonly used for Web browsing purpose, object-oriented technology made a significant impact to e-commerce systems. By using CORBA standard and concepts such as objects, classes, and messages, object-oriented technology has contributed to e-commerce systems with reusability of code, data hiding, systems openness, and cost-efficiency. This article discusses the necessity of adopting object-oriented technology for e-commerce implementation. The architecture, advantages and disadvantages, and standards and security issues concerning object-oriented technology are also included.
