| A failed foray into e-commerce is validating CompUSA’s decision to overhaul its corporate backbone in support of core business applications rather than flashier online projects.
Its current thinking: Invest in applications that yield a clear return on investment, but make sure the network infrastructure can handle future e-commerce programs.
“Let’s be realistic. If you’re getting into e-commerce to make a lot of money, the track record is not there,” said CompUSA CIO Cathy Witt. “You’re going to make an investment in it because you need the presence, because all your competitors are doing it. The ROI on some of these initiatives is just not there right now.”. | 