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Introduction To Telecommunications

The document defines telecommunication and its components such as source, medium and receiver. It discusses the importance of telecommunication for information sharing and e-commerce. The document also covers the history of telecommunication technologies and challenges of changing technologies and regulations.

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Introduction To Telecommunications

The document defines telecommunication and its components such as source, medium and receiver. It discusses the importance of telecommunication for information sharing and e-commerce. The document also covers the history of telecommunication technologies and challenges of changing technologies and regulations.

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Chapter 1

Introduction to Telecommunications

Agenda
Definition Components Importance Requirements History Challenge

Definition
Communication Telecommunication Data & information Data communication Voice communication Video communication Multimedia communication

Components
Source (Transmitter) Medium (Communication Line) Sink (Receiver) Communication Networks Communication Rules (protocol)

Importance
Melding of information systems and telecommunication Information at right time and right place Capturing instant business transaction data Allowing geographic dispersion of facilities and people Internet marketing

Requirements for Voice Communications Systems


Availability Reliability Response time User friendly Universal service Fast Inexpensive Others

Requirements for Data Communications Systems


Availability Reliability - mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR) Online and real-time real enough time Responsive User friendly interface Ergonomics Flexibility and growth

History
Telegraph Telephone Computer Transistor Large-Scale Integrated Circuits Satellite

Challenge
Changing technology Legislative & regulation Changing business environment

Points to Remember
Definition Components Importance Requirements History Challenge

Discussion
What are the basic telecommunication requirements for establishing an e-business? How do you keep up with the changing telecommunication environment for an ebusiness?

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