In the past decade technology has become an integrated part of our society. The development of computers and other technologies has provided an increasing ability to produce, store, transmit, receive, analyze, handle, and coordinate data. Technology is the collection of various techniques, skills, and systems utilized in the development of new products or services, or in the achievement of specific goals, for example scientific research. Technologies are also used to determine the efficiency of business operations.
The development of computer systems and the associated technologies has revolutionized industries and has dramatically altered how businesses can conduct their day-to-day operations. The computer industry has come of age and has developed new technologies to address changing needs. It is not uncommon to find a manufacturing plant equipped with computers, scanners, printers, faxes, and telephone lines. The computer industry has “pioneered” many of the communications technologies we use today.
A new type of technology has emerged that allows electronic devices to communicate with one another. Communication technologies allow you to view a document on a computer screen and then read it on a hand held device such as a cell phone or a PDA. This is referred to as “wireless communication”. The cellular phone companies are now using this technology to allow you to make and receive calls from anywhere with an Internet connection. One type of wireless communication is BLE (Blossom Light Emitting Diode), which is a form of radio frequency technology. This form of technology is becoming more popular for use in personal electronic products such as laptops and cell phones.
Other forms of wireless communication technology include Wireless LAN, which allows two or more computers to share a network without the use of wires or other devices. Bluetooth is a form of radio frequency technology that allows the communication of certain items by communicating using radio waves. The latest addition to the list of technologies is Wide Area Networking (WAN) which enables several computers to work together to solve the communication problems faced by companies with their vast distances from the central office. In a nutshell, WAN makes it possible for computers to function as if they were in the same room. WAN is also a great tool for large businesses who have branches all over the country or world.
Computer hardware such as laptops and desktops are the primary source of the information technology being used today. Laptops are designed to be used with software that runs on a specific operating system (known as the OS). The software runs on the processing power and memory of the laptop. The hardware that allows your laptop to function is known as the motherboard and the various components that are located inside the laptop such as the hard drive and CPU.
Computer networking has become very advanced over the years with the development of such technologies as the Internet and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). The Internet allows users to exchange information using a computer terminal (also called a computer terminal or computer kiosk). This type of technology allows users to make voice calls to each other using a standard telephone or a headset. VoIP uses the IP networks in order to transmit the call details over the Internet. Both methods are very useful and are making global communication much more convenient.
