Business Data Communications And Networking

  In Chapter 1 the author introduces the broad field of networking through a brief history of the Internet and by introducing various network standards commonly used today. Using your textbook and the Internet for reference, develop an informational explication of 500-600 words on the topic “How the explosive growth of communication systems has impacted on the quality and quantity of information?” Several focal points that should be considered are: How has the relationship between businesses and their suppliers been affected? Describe how the explosive growth of the Internet has altered the relationship between businesses and their customers. Has that change been positive or negative? In what way has the explosive growth affected consumers in the online marketplace?