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Telecommunications
and Networks
James A. O'Brien, and George Marakas.
Management Information Systems with MISource
2007, 8th ed. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill, Inc.,
2007. ISBN: 13 9780073323091
Learning Objectives
Understand the concept of a network
Apply Metcalfe’s law in understanding the value of a network
Identify 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 components of
telecommunications network hardware, software, media, and
services
Explain the concept of client/server networking
Understand the two forms of peer-to-peer networking
Explain the difference between digital and analog signals
Identify the various transmission media
Chapter 6 Telecommunications and Networks 2
Case 1 Wireless Mobile
Applications
Best Buy’s Geek Squad remains connected via
a Pocket PC phone
It connects wirelessly to Best Buy’s IT and
ordering system
It also have Web browsing capabilities, for
access to Google and Yahoo maps
Handwriting recognition software bypasses
small keyboard problem
Voice recognition is being tested
it becomes
Until critical mass is reached, a change in
technology only affects the technology
Once critical mass is attained, social, political,
and economic systems change
Example: The Internet is growing
exponentially. We can expect more value, for
less cost, virtually every time we log on.
Chapter 6 Telecommunications and Networks 7
Telecommunication Trends