Communication Technologies

Communication Technologies
Technology has had a huge effect on how we communicate. Communication channels around the world are much stronger now than they used to be and multinational companies are growing rapidly as a result. It is much easier to get a message over seas now than it used to be and companies are taking advantage of the new business opportunities. The old channels of communcation were as narrow as writing and speaking as the main forms of communication. Now new channels of communication have come about with the introduction of new technologies into the busniess world. Some of these channels include; fax machines, e-mail, voice mail, web conferencing, video conferencing, external web sites, intranets, and weblogs. These continual advances in technology have also had a negative effect on some businesses. Word spreads much faster now than in the past and more efficiently. With the explosion of the "global village" came the creation of ani-globalization groups, protests against global expansion and the growing concern about the security of American jobs.

Personal Opinion
I feel that technology is changing the way that everyone does things. I hardley know anyone that does not own a cell phone or have an e-mail address. Anymore, everything is about convienience. Many business transactions such as banking or shopping can be done over the internet without even leaving your house.

Related Links
The Professional Bond - Communication Technology
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What's Next In Science & Technology - Category: Communication
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