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Networking and Telecommunications

Management Information System · BCA · Updated Apr 23, 2026

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Networking and Telecommunications

Telecommunications is electronic transmission of information. Modern business depends on reliable networks.

Network Components

Transmission media, network devices, protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP), and software.

Internet and Web

Global network using TCP/IP. Web 2.0 (user content), Web 3.0 (semantic). IoT connects physical devices.

Intranet and Extranet

Intranet: private internal network. Extranet: extends to external partners. Both improve collaboration.

Cloud Computing

IaaS, PaaS, SaaS. Public, private, hybrid deployment. Scalability, cost savings, flexibility.

Network Security

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption, authentication. Policies and training equally important.

Summary

Networking connects organisations internally and externally for effective business operations.

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