Wireless is known as the ability to give users a live connection via satellite or radio transmitters. According to Baltzan et al (201 pp. 309) ‘wireless refers to any type of electrical or electronic operation tt is accomplished without the use of a ‘hard wire’ connection’
Wireless can be very beneficial to a business beca
-People to be more moviled and have more access to information than before.
-They allow for business to centralize critical information and eliminate unnecessary processes
- It allows for user convenience. When users are out an about either travelling or stuck in traffic they are still able to access internet and continue to conduct business 24/7. They are able to gather information when they want and where they want.
- It is easier to add another computer to a network when needed reducing the cost of upgrading or adding computers.-It is able to reach a broad amount of people on the same network
For more information visit the following link.
http://www.bizhelp24.com/tech/how-can-a-wireless-network-benefit-your-business.html
2. Describe the business benefits associated with VoIP
VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. This is a system that allows for voice communication through an IP networks e.g. the Internet. The biggest benefit to a business the fact that it is very cost efficient. The business no longer pays for line rentals and in majority of cases call costs. This can allow for business calls overseas and even conference calls at reduced costs.
According to Alltel 2010, other benefits can include:
- - easier to make changes; meaning that when new technologies emerge it is easier for a business to implement them
- - easier to relocate
- -can enable collaboration tools for an increasingly decentralised work force
http://www.alltel.com.au/voipbenefits.html
3. Compare LANs and WANs
LAN is a Local Area Network, which covers small areas for example a home or office. WAN however is Wide Area Networks which cover larger areas such as networks which link with business branch networks or even public network access systems,
A LAN would be great for small businesses as they are easier and cheaper to install than WANs. However, if operating a larger business a WAN would make-work across national networks easier.
LANs also operate on a single IP subnet where as a WAN runs multple subnets. Effectively, a WAN is made up of several LAN networks that are linked.
For more information about their differences and a comparative table visit:
http://www.diffen.com/difference/LAN_vs_WAN
4. Describe RFID and how it can be used to help make a supply chain more effective.
RFID stands for Radio frequency identification and are tags that use radio waves to transmit data.
RFID can produce more information about a product including price and where it was made. This technology helps manufacturers with the supply chain in ensuring their products are reaching destination and to keep track of what products are being sent where.
It also helps business with keeping track of inventory and tracking where their products are and what products their manufactures have made. It allows for the supply chain to remain flowing and efficient for consumers, as they know what products are in stock and what products they are able to order.
It also improves supply chain as inventory is taken automatically and continuously. It also provides more current and accurate information to the entire supply chain.
This form of technology is not only more efficient but it has also allowed for reducing costs in the supply chain (as there are less people scanning items) and increased safety of goods, therefore improving their business.
This video explains RFID:
5. Identify the advantages and disadvantage of deploying mobile technology
Advantages:
- Cut costs when needing to update and in the long run
-allows for business to run 24/7, where ever a mobile device is in range
- allows for business to be mobile
- Allows for business processes to be automatic
Disadvantages:
- devices can sometimes be unreliable
-limited bandwidth
-limited security
-initial setting up cost of technology
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