商务信息与通信技术outcome2.doc

Introduction 2 Network system 2 Local Area Network (LAN) 3 Wide Area Network (WAN) 3 Introduction This report is for assessment in the Information Communications Technology in Business: An Introduction unit of Higher National Diploma in communication system and technology. Ingam, Crompton and Travis Building Society, known as ICT, offers a range of products in the financial market such as the current accounts, saving accounts and mortgage products. The company has 30 branches throughout the central belt of Scotland. The net work system is far more important for the company in communication. This report will compare and evaluate different types of network systems, for example，the benefits and drawbacks among three communication network- LAN, WAN and INTERNET. This report will introduce some current information communication technology as well. The effects of these information communication networks will be identified. Network system “a communication systems that links two or more computers and peripheral devices and enable transfer of data between the computers” (Bocij P, Chaffey D, Greasley A, Hickie S: Business Information System). Networks enable business to operate effectively by linking people and information: Reduce cost when compared to more traditional method of commnicaiton. The speed that in formation is received is much faster using computer all over the world Enable distribution and sharing of information Ordering can be done online more quickly; the use of email as a communication tool. Increased security of data that is restricted access through the use of passwords and the file servers. There are three network systems provided to ICT Company: Local Area Network (LAN) The local area network is a network which connects computers within a single office and building. For example, a group of computers associated device that share a common communication line or wireless link. LAN serves within a geographic area like an office or a building. LAN could r