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USSR launches Sputnik into space
On October 4, 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik into space. In response to the event, the US created the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). The goal of ARPA is to make the US the leading force in science and new technologies. -
Birth of the Internet
On July 3, 1969, UCLA puts out a press release introducing the public to the Internet. How it has impacted businesses: More and more people are beginning to move into the digital world. With internet, communication can be easy and fast, which is something most businesses need. -
Email
Ray Tomlinson, an engineer at Bolt, Beranek and Newman in Boston, implemented the first system that enabled users to send mail from different hosts connected to ARPANET. How it has impacted businesses: People used to write letters or talk on the telephone when trying to communicate. Now with email, you can send a message anywhere and anytime. -
Online Shopping
In 1979, Michael Aldrich invented online shopping giving the "concept of teleshopping" which revolutionizes the way businesses happen. How it has impacted businesses: There were brick-and-mortar stores that people shopped in. Withi this new idea of shopping, it makes it possible to do everything with just the touch of a button. -
The World Wide Web
On August 6, 1991, Tim Berners-Lee developed the World Wide Web. People no longer had to be part of a network; they could connect with anyone on the web. How it has impacted businesses: The World Wide Web would allow global industrialization to expand. -
Amazon
On July 5, 1994, Amazon was founded. Around 1995, Amazon started selling each and everything online. How it has impacted businesses: Amazon is one of the leading electronic commerce and cloud computing companies. More and more people are starting to shop online. It allows unknown businesses to sell their products and deliver a product that a cosnumer might want. -
Microsoft
On August 16, 1995, Microsoft introduces and releases Microsoft Internet Explorer. How it has impacted businesses: Microsoft Internet replaced Netscape. It was popular because it was easier to navigate on. Microsoft also had additional features like Microsoft Word and Microsoft Powerpoint which is good for business presentations. -
iPhone
On June 29, 2007, Apple launched the first iPhone. The iPhone had full web browsing and downloadble apps which advanced mCommerce. How it has impacted businesses: With the introduction of the iPhone, more people began to switch to smartphones. Smartphones like the iPhone made online shopping and communication easier. Apple is continuing to make more Apple products that rivals the next. -
Google Chrome
On December 11, 2008 Google releases the Chrome browser. How it has impacted businesses: More people are beginning to use the Chrome browser because of how easy it is to navigate. It also had a Google search engine which makes it convienient when you want to know something. -
eCommece now
With new technology advancing everyday, eCommerce takes a turn to social media and focuses on the personal conversations between business and consumers. How it has impacted business: By using social media, businesses can inform a large number of consumers about their products and convince them to buy it.
