Technologies Used in E-Commerce
E-commerce depends on the Internet and the web. These technologies remove geographic and mobility barriers, so buyers and sellers interact online without a physical store. Several technologies support this model: cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. Cloud computing hosts online stores and their data. AI drives product recommendations based on customer behavior. Blockchain secures payments and records transactions in encrypted, linked registers that reduce the role of intermediaries.
Other technologies are also shaping online commerce. Fifth-generation mobile networks (5G) transmit data faster, which supports augmented reality and virtual reality shopping experiences. Voice search is growing, with an estimated 50% of searches made by voice through devices such as Alexa and Google Home. Online stores must support voice assistants to reach these customers. Big data processing lets stores personalize product suggestions from each customer's purchase history and preferences.
Key Technical Requirements
E-commerce systems need reliable processing for order management, inventory, payment handling, and data analysis. The table below compares the processors in the Thinvent range that suit these workloads.
| Product | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | 12 | 4.4 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 |
| Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Thinvent Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Thinvent Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client | ARM Cortex A53 | 4 | 2.0 GHz | — | 2 GB |
Systems that run blockchain nodes, AI analysis, or large product databases need more memory and storage. Systems that run only point-of-sale or browser-based tasks need less.
Thinvent Products for E-Commerce Technology
Thinvent builds industrial PCs, mini PCs, and thin clients that run the software behind e-commerce operations. The Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 is available with Intel Core i5-1240P or Core i7-1255U processors and up to 32 GB DDR4 memory and 1 TB SSD storage. The Thinvent Aero Mini PC is available with Intel Core i3-1215U and Intel Core 5 120U processors. The Thinvent Treo Mini PC is available with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor and 16 GB DDR4 memory. The Thinvent Micro 5R Thin Client runs Thinux embedded Linux and includes WiFi 6 and Bluetooth.
