Network solutions are continuously evolving in a changing economy. The five industries that were researched are banking, retail, judicial, law enforce, and military. The investigation included but not limited to be the history of the different networks, current network solutions, and than the future challenges of each varied business.
The banking industry has evolved greatly due to the continuous improvement in technology and network solutions. The first bank in the United States of America was established by Congress in 1791 called the Bank of the United States. The first network innovation breakthrough that is a precursor to online banking was the invention of the telegraph. The telegraph was invented in 1844 by Samuel Morse which for the first time it allowed mankind the convenience and comfort of communication. For the first time it allowed banks to communicate across great distances in a qualified short period of time. The next great leap forward in network solutions in the banking industry occurred in the late 20th century. The wide distribution of automated teller machines (ATMs) by the mid-1980s gave customers 24-hour access to cash and account information. On-line banking through the Internet and banking through automated phone systems now allow for electronic payment of bills, money transfers, and loan applications without entering a bank branch. The current network of the banking industry has made it possible to deliver services throughout the branch bank network as well as across the Internet. Banking today is global in scale with billions on deposit and hundreds of thousands of commercial and personal accounts all demanding high returns and prompt customer service. For today’s banks to succeed the products and services must be made available, at all times, and across the entire distributed organization and network. The network