Read the Milestone IV “Hardware, software, and Sharpe Style”. Look at hardware and software needs and hardware and software options and answer the following questions:

1. Explain why it is important to consider the current IT infrastructure of the business when integrating new e-commerce features to a website. Discuss how the business’s current it affects the costs of data storage and processing. Discuss how the business’s current it affects customer satisfaction with the purchasing experience.

2. What it infrastructure (hardware and software) is currently in place, and how does that affect business processes?

3. Present the different options you considered in a simple matrix the business owner can use as a quick reference when making decisions or discussing the potential new site with web designers and include it as an appendix.