Uses of networking
Uses of networkingContents
Contents 1
The uses of Networking and communications in today�s business environment 2
LAN 2
Advantages and disadvantages of networks 3
Sharing 3
Communication 3
Allows 3
Allows 3
Resource Sharing 4
Automated Stock Control 4
E-Mail 4
Video Conferencing 5
The Internet in Business 6
E-commerce 6
Globalization and The New Economic order 7
Use of links in Marketing & Portal web sites 7
Security 8
Hardware Security 9
Software Security 9
Protecting confidential information 10
Hackers 11
Viruses 11
Data protection ACT 12
Possible future legislation � The Cyber Police 12
Summary 13
Example of PowerPoint drawing 13
Bibliography 15
The uses of Networking and communications in today�s business environment
LAN
Local Area Network diagram
Fig 1
LANs are used to connect a number of computers together so they can share software and hardware, they are also able to send and receive data through the network.
-Resource Sharing -Advantages & Disadvantages of networks
Advantages and disadvantages of networks
Some advantages of networks
Sharing Communication
Data E-Mail
Programs Bulletin boards
Storage Tele-computer-conferencing
Printer Information
Scanner Fax
Electronic diaries
Allows Allows
Fast information exchange Electronic funds transfer
Real time database�s Electronic data interchange
Distributed databases Electronic point of sale
Electronic links Business links
Some dis-advantages of networks
Insecurity Data corruption
Hacking Garbled transmission
Data theft Lost transmission
Commercial espionage
Cost Frustration
Can be expensive to install Leads to time wasting
Need to train staff to operate Anti social
-Resource sharing -Automated stock control -E-mail
Resource Sharing
Resource sharing is the most efficient way to use peripherals, one printer is able to serve a number of users, and it allows the sharing of hardware and software.
Automated Stock Control
The purpose of stock control is to ensure stock is ready and available at all times and to make sure there is not too much working capital tied up in stock. This can be achieved through an automated stock control system.
E-mail is used to send text, audio and video directly from one computer to another,...
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