Internauts can access sites throughout the world, without the need for an intermediary. Internet puts the exchange of information into a new ballgame and becomes a distribution channel in its own right.

During the last six months of 1999, 14% of French internauts made online purchases with an average shopping basket of 181,41 euros.

In 2003, 43% of European Internauts should make online purchases with an average annual shopping basket in excess of 8,000 $.

New-generation Internet will become the hub for economic exchanges and everyday trade.