NETWORKING SYSTEMS

Network Technology for an Online Business

Network Technology for an Online Business

Case Analysis

ABC as the aim to provide the best possible online photography services to its quality members. Initially they used High tech computer system for image processing with a high-quality image scanner and color printer attached to it. There is no business applications software, and all the operations of the business are conducted manually through website, telephone and post, but they required addition resources for proper provision of services. They aimed to reduce the cost structure of operations as well as increase the quality of service (Microsoft Inc, 2011). Standard PC is being used for all the operations and Microsoft Access and Excel are being used for collect the data. The audit of the firm is usually conducted online which increases the telecommunication expenditure.

Creation of need

Since, the business around the world is increasing and it is becoming difficult to manage the resources, therefore; they developed a need to find and implement the system that could meet their needs and simultaneously reduce the cost box of organization. They needed a solution with a good integrative capability and flexibility. This would improve their functions and efficiency will also increase their competitive advantage.

Research and Analysis on Need

Since, the organization has a business of taking orders for photography through online, by post or through telecommunications. The organization is small and needs diversification in team management. The operations are adequate enough to be supported by the cloud technology or wireless networking.

Local Area Networking

LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that connects computers within the small organization for the efficient interflow of work. This helps the organization to overview the high quantity of transferable data within the limited geographic regions.

Advantages

The most important benefit of this system is that, organizations are able to transfer, generate, review and manipulate the large amount of data within the organization.

It also allows the system flow of work.

There is no use of telecommunications line to communicate within or outside the organization.

Disadvantages

It requires Power for installation and processing

No security between departments

Small area coverage

Ethernet, Wi-Fi ARCNET are famous LAN System, but the recent cloud technology has made its possible develop the system which can be used from anywhere.

Wide Area Network

WAN (Wide Area Network) covers the broad area like regions, national boundaries, and metropolitan areas within its telecommunication network. Large business and organizations use WAN system to transfer, generate, review and manipulate the large amount of data within or outside the organization, that is regard less of location.

Advantages

Covers large geographical areas

Easy software sharing

Sharing of information is easy

Disadvantage

They are usually expensive and slow

Require good security

Vulnerable to hackers

Requires big staff for maintenance

Cloud Technology (Wireless Technology)

Cloud technology, its program and its applications are being used most widely. Cloud technology has a very simple definition with a new trend in software, where all services are directly linked from computer to the internet. Now, we have an ease of access to the downloading of files to the computers.

This software will run directly through the internet, from the service ...