The Basics - How Information Technology and The Internet Has Changed How We Do Business
Introduction: If you are technical in nature, we can expect to see words such as TCP / IP, NAT, Spanning Tree Algrorithm, subnet mask, edge routers and Cisco IOS. But this short article is not intended for you, is an accurate picture of how communication technology has developed the economy of the United States is a world-wide.
Information technology (IT) is defined as "the use of computer technology, electronics and telecommunications to process andDissemination of information in digital form and more "(ref:. Encarta Dictionary) information technology, particularly telecommunications companies based applications that help an enterprise's triumph over time to build and maintain geographic and financial constraints to business This happened three tactical skill. telecommunication networks emphasizes the many e-business applications can help users to capture at remote locations as the end of a business and information quicklyrelatively inexpensive solution, as well as support the company's strategic goals. It can combine with the technology of telecommunications not only employees, customers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, but I hope potential new customers! Some details of the specific areas such as communications technology adds value to a company and supports a greater return on investment:
Eliminated time constraints:
Enter the required information on a(This can be internal employees of the company or current and potential customers.) Real-time remote users when creating a point of sale transactions, credit card authorization, without hesitation, thus closer to an operation without paper. International travel does not fit into their plans, how this technology can replace these meetings. You no longer need to spend hours at airports unproductive or suffering upon arrival / return of jet lag.
Prohibitive costsRemoved:
Minimize the cost to the company for long distance calls, international rates, or pay to use video conferencing sites. You can also find the need not to allow video conferencing and conference table, purchase! With more COTS communication techniques, the use of the Internet is a very economic solution for many companies can be compared to the cost of traditional means of communication.
Geographically-Existing constraints:
The information on operations from remote locations. Use the Internet to receive customer orders from the sales staff around the world to a central corporate database. Combine the information in their own order processing and / or inventory management applications without human intervention. This approach provides better customer service, since a further delay in processing customer orders and reduce delivery times betweenand billing for the available funds. With this technology, you can remove the need for expensive business trips or meetings of collaboration with customers.
Strategic capabilities of e-business examples of business value
The evolving trend in computer and telecommunications market is more volatile than the growth of the Internet.
The Internet has become the largest network and most significant identified to date, and has migrated towards a global information societyInformation superhighway. The Internet is constantly intensified, as more companies join forces and other organizations (and their users), computers and networks to this global society. The interconnection of thousands of network routers, switches and other devices provide the means for the millions of computer systems and users around the world can communicate. These computers from companies, universities, customers and business partners of joint ownership. The Internet has become an importantStage for a rapidly growing list of information services and business applications, including e-commerce system that meets the public on items that are buying directly from manufacturers.
Web sites offer information and support systems for order directly to e-commerce between businesses, their suppliers and consumers. E-commerce usually offer all products and services of regular trading. Many companies have created business-to-business transactionAccounts provide an immediate confirmation of orders or the buyer about the status of your order. Internet also offers "discussion forum" made up of thousands of special interest newsgroups. You can contribute news or discussions on the topics below for other users to read and respond. In addition, you can search on-line search sites and search engines like Google, Yahoo, MSN, ASK, and others. To facilitate and relatively fasttimely means of communication, you can use to communicate "chat" software applications in real time.
This is very appropriate to answer a quick question or provide information to those who need it. Commercial use of the Internet has expanded into a great platform for enterprise applications targeted. The collaboration between business partners and suppliers, providing customer support and electronic business processes are important for the industry uses the Internet. The companies are alsoInternet technologies for marketing, sales and customer relationship management applications, as well as cross-functional business applications and applications in engineering, manufacturing, human resources and accounting with Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software or applications included in many operating systems (Linix, Windows, etc.) by company engineers can now hold virtual meetings in which the designs are displayed in real time, on a virtual "whiteboard". Participants canmonitor, edit and annotate the drawings as the meeting is held. An example is the implementation of IBM's "Same Time ®", created in the global meetings with the board can come close. If the company discovers the value, you can refer their clients to visit anywhere in the world. This joint effort is to be priceless, because the experience is all over the world can save only one error in the design or improvement of a cost proposal to reduce the cost of the productor service.
Primary uses of the Internet's are:
Downloading:
Transfer data, electronic files, software, reports, articles, information, drivers and applications to your local system.( Insure your computer is protected with virus and spam/malware protection software!)
Discussions:
Participate in discussion forums or post messages on specialized forums created by thousands of special-interest groups.
Chat:
Hold real-time text conversations in chat rooms with Internet users around the globe. Text orientated cell phones are now enabled to participate in this means of communication.
Surf:
Navigate to hundreds of thousands of hyperlinked websites and assets for information, leisure, or electronic commerce.
E-Mail:
Use e-mail to exchange electronic messages with other clients, customers or business partners. This has become the standard in timely communications between and within businesses.
Purchasing:
You can purchase anything via e-commerce retailers, service providers, and other websites offering "shopping carts" and checkout applications.
Remote Access:
Log on to your corporate computer system and resources. Utilizing a VPN (Virtual Private Networking) application is paramount to providing a secure medium through the Internet. This is valuable to insure your data is not intercepted or used by unauthorized users.
Video Conferencing:
This is the most efficient means to communicate with other business partners or your corporate employees. Using a inexpensive webcam and free application software can make this a very cost effective means to interface with others.
Each year, companies develop other uses for the internet, which as replaced many older means of telecommunications. Gone are the old modems, dial-up circuits, and leased lines. VPN via the Internet has replaced many dedicated communication circuits, as Internet Service Providers (ISP's) have taken on a greater role. Service Level Agreements (SLA's) have become second nature where a company is guaranteed a predefined level of service (quality) relative to their data circuit operation. At this point in time, the Internet is evolving again, noted as Internet 2.0. Software as a Service (SaS) is becoming a new business model for developing business applications. SaS allows a company to use application software located on a separate computer across the Internet, to support their business. It is less costly than "buying" the software, as you only pay for the time it is being used. Also, having this as parts of your disaster recover and backup planning can also simplify your business processes.
In 1964 Gordon Moore, of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation in the United States, predicted that the number of transistors that could be fabricated on a processor chip would double every year. Known as "Moore's law", this roughly holds true (actually about every two years). It is unknown where or how the Internet will eventually evolve. However, many of us have not known this medium until we joined the working force. Now our children are exposed to this in school, any many know more about its operation and usefulness than many adults. What will it look like to our grandchildren?
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