1. Explain the business benefits of using wireless technology.
Universal access to information and applications; allowing people to be mobile accessing information anytime, anywhere. The automation of business processes; allowing to centralize critical information, and eliminate redundant processes. User conveinence, timeliness and ability to constantely conduct business via iphones etc.
2. Describe the business benefits associated with VoIP
VoIP = voice over IP. This allows internet to carry voice over digital format eg. phones, faxes, canceling international calls now internet connections.
Reduces costs through; using existing computer network, no telecommunication charges, & consumers port their numbers between carriers.
3. Compare LANs and WANs
LANS (Local area network) connect computers that reside in singular geographic location, where WANS (wide area networks) connect computers in different geographical sites.
4. Describe RFID and how it can be used to help make a supply chain more effective.
RFID (radio frequency identification), are tags that use radio waves to transfer data; used a lot in inventory tracking.
Using a passive intenna inside a smartcare, having just enough power to send information back to the database increasing ineffeciency.
Passive & active (more data)
Passports; instantely transmitting data to a national security database eg time, date, place etc.
Transportation; such as eTag.
Travel; 3.5 people use them, automated the ticketing process.
Social retailing
5. Identify the advantages and disadvantage of deploying mobile technology
Advantages include; ubiquity, convenence, instant connectivity, customization (personalized).
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