In this course (Informatics), we will have a final project that I will be working on throughout the length of the course. This project focuses on the pervasive nature of e-commerce and m-commerce. Specifically, I will be examining the partnership between Apple and Starbucks which will allow owners of an iPhone or a product running iTunes to download songs played in a Starbucks location upon entry. Each week will focus on a
a new aspect of the IT infrastructure associated with this partnership.
Download and explore the iTunes application from iTunes Create an account if you don't have one. Creating an account is free on iTunes. Examine the purchasing process and construct a diagram of the information flow from registration to purchase. Use the Internet or other resources to find out how iTunes processes payments (if you have not purchased music yourself) so that you can include it in the information flow from download to payment.
Construct the diagram of information flow, and prepare a 4- to 5-page report that addresses the following
questions:
- Search and provide an overview of both companies and their business models.
- What information is necessary to create an account at iTunes? Why is it needed?
- After purchase, what happens if a download is interrupted or fails? Does the system allow you to retrieve
the download and, if so, how? - Each song is considered a micropayment. Utilizing banking services for micropayments is expensive for the one contract with the bank. How does iTunes avoid the overuse of the bank connectivity in its billing system?
(The information needed to create the iTunes account was my, full name, the country I reside in, birthdate,
email address and password. I also answered 3 security questions. Character image check and email
verification code. )
Submission Details:
Create the report paper in a Microsoft Word document. Cite any sources you use using correct APA 7th
edition format on a separate page. USA references only, no older than 4 years. Please recheck sentences
to make sure they are complete and understandable, grammar and flows well.