A data communication system has five key components: (1) Architecture and standards-this component addresses the transmission protocols used. A protocol defines the procedures to follow when transmitting and receiving data. Protocols define the format, timing, sequence and error checking mechanisms that allow telecommunications to occur. (2) Nodes and switches-these are sharing and switching devices that receives signals from sending nodes and direct those signals to the intended destination. Switching devices include bridges, routers and gateways.
(3) Transmission links- are the links that actually carry the electronic transmissions and can be either physical or through the air. Twisted pair telephone wire, coaxial cables, and fibre optic …show more content…
• Creating effective business processes with partners. This requires a secure and reliable network infrastructure
• Reduce unproductive travel time. Any time spent travelling, particularly by airplane, can dramatically reduce operational efficiency. Video conferencing can reduce travel expenses.
• Use the internet or the strayer library to research articles on web 2.0 technologies and their applications for business. Next, indentify two to three ways in which a business could apply web 2.0 technologies in order to improve its business operations. Provide one (1) example of such application to support your response.
Consumers are widely using technologies dubbed web 2.0, therefore social networks such as facebook have been using it and millions of people are potential customers. Organizations can use web 2.0 since this technology has a high degree of effectiveness. Organizations can use web 2.0 to do their transactions since this technology can generate information and can also change the work of the user. Companies can effectively use web 2.0 to market their goods and services and also seek vital information over this technology. (Smith & Cockburn,