Technology has significantly changed the way businesses operate in several ways. As communication and information sharing has accelerated, barriers of distance have disappeared, allowing for easier outsourcing and globalization. Technologies like RFID have also revolutionized processes like inventory tracking. The rise of the internet in particular has transformed how businesses interact with customers, enabling online shopping, banking, and the creation of entirely internet-based companies. However, online businesses also face new challenges around security, privacy, and legal issues.