1. Explain the business benefits of using wireless technology.
The benefits of using a wireless network include less hardware, less switches, no cables, a reduction in IT infrastructure and it’s easier to make. There is also an increase to productivity as you can be anywhere on the move and still do your job and with its universal access, it increases its mobility
The benefits of using a wireless network include less hardware, less switches, no cables, a reduction in IT infrastructure and it’s easier to make. There is also an increase to productivity as you can be anywhere on the move and still do your job and with its universal access, it increases its mobility
2. Describe the business benefits associated with VoIP
VoIP is voice over existing line. The benefit of this is there is no need copper cables and it’s not reliant on phone companies, therefore if they have a problem it will not affect the individual. There can be business on many different sites as communications are free as well as international calls. Overall it is cost saving as you don't need infrastructure and leverage existing connections for free communication.
3. Compare LANs and WANs
LANs are connections of the same geographical locations. All connect to one server where they share data and communicate. They have to do this through authentication and authorization as it will help them control the people on the network.
WANs are connections from different geographic locations. This allows people from different LAN connections to connect together via the internet. This is evident with things such as the business website, where people in offsite locations can still connect with people from the main biulding.
4. Describe RFID and how it can be used to help make a supply chain more effective.
Radio frequency identification services e.g. etags. This is the use of small devices that send information back to the company immediately.
It can help the supply chain as companies can keep track of their inventory in all steps of the supply chain which keeps it efficient and productive as the businesses can clearly determine the time it will take to reach the customer, making less of a buffer as the customer will know exactly when the product will reach them. This will allow the business to apply the just in time principle as they will be able to navigate the time exactly as they will know the exact placement of the stock.
5. Identify the advantages and disadvantage of deploying mobile technology
The advantages of deploying mobile technology include a mobile workforce as it will allow them to work anywhere and can see real time data and real time processing (eliminating steps within the business process), therefore making it faster
The disadvantages include the fact that wireless technology is insecure causing other problems such as it is not perceived as safe therefore making privacy issues apparent, especially with mobile phone cameras and with unsecure devices, other problems then arise such as viruses
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