Introduction to Information Systems Essentials for the Internetworked E-Business Enterprise Eleventh Edition Chapter Telecommunications and Networks
Eleventh Edition 1 Introduction to Information Systems Essentials for the Internetworked E-Business Enterprise C h a p t e r 6 Telecommunications and Networks
James A.O'Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition 2 Chapter Objectives ldentify several major developments and trends in the industries,technologies,and business applications of telecommunications and Internet technologies. Provide examples of the business value of Internet,intranet,and extranet applications. ldentify the basic components,functions,and types of telecommunications networks used in business. Explain the functions of major types of telecommunications network hardware, software,media,and services
James A. O’Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition 2 • Identify several major developments and trends in the industries, technologies, and business applications of telecommunications and Internet technologies. • Provide examples of the business value of Internet, intranet, and extranet applications. • Identify the basic components, functions, and types of telecommunications networks used in business. • Explain the functions of major types of telecommunications network hardware, software, media, and services. Chapter Objectives
James A.O'Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition3 Trends in Telecommunications Industry Trends More vendors,carriers,alliances,and network services,accelerated by deregulation Internet growth Technology Trends Extensive Internet,interconnected local global digital networks,improved transmission channels Application Trends More electronic commerce,enterprise collaboration, online business operations and strategic advantage in markets
James A. O’Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition 3 Trends in Telecommunications More electronic commerce, enterprise collaboration, online business operations and strategic advantage in markets More vendors, carriers, alliances, and network services, accelerated by deregulation & Internet growth Extensive Internet, interconnected local & global digital networks, improved transmission channels Industry Trends Technology Trends Application Trends
James A.O'Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition4 Telecommunications Strategic Capabilities Overcome Geographic Barriers:Capture information about business transactions from remote locations. Overcome Time Barriers:Provide information to remote locations immediately after it is requested. Overcome Cost Barriers:Reduce the cost of more traditional means of communications. Overcome Structural Barriers:Support linkages for com petitive advantage
James A. O’Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition 4 Telecommunications Strategic Capabilities Overcome Geographic Barriers: Capture information about business transactions from remote locations. Overcome Time Barriers: Provide information to remote locations immediately after it is requested. Overcome Cost Barriers: Reduce the cost of more traditional means of communications. Overcome Structural Barriers: Support linkages for competitive advantage
James A.O'Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition 5 Internet Applications Surf and Download and E-mail Computer Popular Uses Transfer E-Commerce of the Internet Protocol (FTP) and Telnet Internet Chat and Search Engines Discussion Forums
James A. O’Brien Introduction to Information Systems Eleventh Edition 5 Internet Applications Surf and E-mail Internet Chat and Discussion Forums Download and Computer Search Engines E-Commerce Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Telnet Popular Uses of the Internet