CHAPTER 15TELECOMMUNICATIONSAND NETWORKINGYour Connection to the World

Everything is connected … no one thing can change by itself.—Paul Hawken

INTRODUCTION

All of us are becoming more interconnected, as people and companies make increasing use of telecommunications networks to connect to suppliers, customers, business associates, and friends. Telecommunications has enabled our businesses and personal lives to be “just-in-time” no matter where we might be in the world. We use telecommunications networks to talk, share data, run applications, download files, organize schedules, exchange e-mail, and access the Internet. We use these networks to connect us with our coworkers and to collaborate with customers in doing the business of the firm. This ...

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