Hamilton--Are We Ready for E-Commerce?

Racing for Market Share
Well, between the Web, Java and good ol' American ingenuity, many of the impediments are quickly going by the wayside. Companies such as Collabria, ImageX, Impresse, Noosh and TriPort Technologies are now racing to gain the market share that many believe to be the critical success factor for Web-based companies—or at least a successful IPO. Backed by significant venture capital, they are building electronic storefronts that will enable printers, their customers and suppliers to link up, reduce cycle time and, according to the marketing materials, integrate their operations.