In one word communication as well as business communication is motionless without information and communication technology. The conventional process of communication is not sufficient to meet the multidimensional needs of business enterprises.
So, the importance of modern communication technology emerges to meet the desired need of modern business enterprises. Globally communication has been facilitated by the electronic transmission of data that connects people, regardless of religion, color, and geographic location, almost instantly.
Modern information and communication technology depend on the computer which is a device made up of electronic and electromechanical components.
There are a number of communication channels representing both the wide range of possible uses of data communication and the various new technologies in the communication industry. Examples of such technologies are
- Telephone lines
- Switched lines
- Coaxial cables
- Optical fiber transmission
- Microwave transmission
- Infrared transmission
- Laser transmission
- Radio transmission
- Satellite transmission etc.
Oral or voice media in electronic forms include voice mail, audiotape and videotape, tale-conferencing and video conferencing, closed-circuit television, instant message -etc. Written media in electronic forms include e-mail, faxing, computer conferencing (with groupware), websites, etc.
Some modern information and communication technology devices are discussed as follows:
Telephone
The most popular device to communicate orally is the telephone. It connects people irrespective of distance it brings the tone and helps us to communicate at any movement and from any location.
It was invented by Graham Bell in 1876. The telephone in that era and the telephone in the modern age are far different. At the current time telephone has taken the shape of a cell phone which is easily portable and can be used anywhere in the globe where the network is supported by a mobile operator’s
Telex
The telex is an important communication device for transferring data. A teleprinter is used by which information can be communicated from one location to another location.
It has a huge application for official purposes but the development of other advanced devices has reduced its use of such. It takes more time and cost to transmit data and therefore in modern days we do not see the availability of such devices.
Mobile Technology
It has made a revolution in the arena of communication and provides useful means to communicate anywhere supported by the network. This kind of technology has brought the value-added services given below:
- Voice-Mail
- Voice SMS
- Text SMS
- Web Browsing
- Welcome, Tune
- Music Gift
- Push-Pull service
Multimedia
This is an excellent way which combines sound, text animation, and pictures to bring a catchy effect. When such an effect is displayed on the monitor, we get the taste of modern communication.
Multimedia is widely used in the advertising field to highlight any product or service. The effect of multimedia can also be observed through our cell phones. (We are using EDGE or GPRS in modern days where multimedia is the key feature.
Fax/Facsimile
Fax is the short form of Facsimile. It is a device that is used for transmitting diagrams, drawings, sketches, letters, circulars, articles, etc. It is one of the most improved electronic versions of the telefax machine.
It is the latest device for sending written information and message from one place to another when both places have fax machines. Fax machines are interrelated by telephone lines.
The facsimile of the written information is transmitted to the addressee and it is simultaneously reproduced on paper automatically in the receiving machine.
Electronic Mail (E-mail)
Electronic mail is popularly known as e-mail where textual messages are sent to the receiver through tale-communication links. Here computer terminals are connected together in a network to transfer a message from one to one or one to many.
A Sender first types the message on a computer screen and then sends it to the receiver. And that sanded message is dropped in the receiver’s mailbox and the receiver can read the message and answer if required.
Both the sending and receiving of e-mail are processed and directed by mail server computers which are connected through a network.
Video Conferencing
Video conferencing is a new device of communication in recent times. This method of communication is generally used for holding meetings and discussions.
This device of communication is mostly used when it is difficult to arrange a much expensive meeting or when long-distance travel is involved.
Conferencing is a virtual meeting where people can see, hear, talk to, and actually work with people in different locations around the world without the expense of travel.
Conferencing may take many forms, such as video-conferencing, audio-conferencing, multimedia conferencing, screen sharing, etc.
Tale conference
This technology allows people to hold a meeting or conversation over the telephone Here distant participants exchange their oral messages and can only listen to the voice. (In multinational culture, group meeting takes place through tale conferencing.
Tale-text
This is an electronic message broadcast on television. Such text is widely used to communicate to a large group of people once at a time breaking news, business reports; stock market updates, weather reports, etc. are presented as a tale-text through televisions.
Webcam
A Webcam, or web camera, is the most common term nowadays term for any camera that Generates images and can be accessed by and displayed on the world web through a server webcam is, essentially just, a camera that is connected to a computer either directly or tirelessly/ and gather’s a series of images for remote display elsewhere.
This kind of technology is widely used by all sorts of people for all sorts of different reasons.
In 1991, the first webcam was up and running at Cambridge University’s computer science department and after that webcams occupied the home, businesses, public streets, and buildings.
Business firms use webcams for video conferring and some schools and daycare facilities use a webcam to allow parents to see what their children are doing.
Internet
The Internet is the latest development in the communication world and has changed the way of life in respect of communication J It has increased the pace of communication /Internet can be defined as the network of networks that are [ through telephone lines, satellite or radio links.)
It connects thousands through networking and helps to explore information and data and knowledge. Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce) is based on the architecture of the internet and helps business firms to do business with respective stakeholders -.
It can be used for sending e-mails, tale-conferencing, and video-conferencing. VOIP (Voice over internet protocol) calls, chatting and messaging, etc.
Information and communication technology is the most growing sector nowadays. So information and communication technology devices are rapidly changing their looking, way of work, and technology.
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