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Despite the rising threat of computer viruses, nearly 15% of small firms plan to increase their investment in e-commerce over the next 12 months, according to new research. In the survey of around 400 businesses, some 20% of SMEs said they already have e-commerce tools installed on their company website.

The rest admitted their online presence is primarily a means to provide information or encourage sales. The Netbenefit 'State of the eNation' report also found that a further 12% of firms plan to add e-commerce capabilities to their website during the next year.

Responding to the findings, UK online for business' Duncan Fitter said: "We are extremely pleased by the results of this survey, which show that UK firms see ICT as an integral part of their business."

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