Monday, January 7, 2013

Hardware and Software


Businesses today are constantly adapting to the new technology that is created.  They have to update their current systems, and sometimes have to buy completely new systems because of new technology.  In the past couple years; mobile computing has become a major part of the business world. 
Every company has basic hardware components such as a central processing unit (CPU), that allows for the basic functions of a computer.  A CPU is consisted of a collection of digital circuits on a computer chip.
In order to for a business to be mobile, most of the time they are required to have a storage area network.  This allows a high-speed connection between the computers and the data storage devices of the business.  Most networks companies use today are wireless.  As long as a company has access to the Internet with their computers or tablets.  This allows the company the flexibility to have employees work at the office, or out in the field.
Laptop computers and tablet computers have made it easier for companies to become more mobile.  Before their invention, a company’s only option was a desktop computer that was not transportable.  Because of laptops and tablets, employees can work from anywhere.
Many companies also use save information for their businesses on solid state storage devices  (SSD).  The most common form of SSD is the flash drive.  A flash drive is a small memory stick that can hold varying amounts of information.  Many companies use these to pass information from computer to computer if a network is or is not an option.  It allows for an easier option for transferring information from one computer to another.
To be more mobile in the workplace, companies can also use wireless printers.  Wireless printers allow for someone to print something off a computer that is connected to the same wireless system as the printer.
Mobile electronics makes it easier for companies to interact with its employees and consumers.  Companies must keep up to date with the technology, which is constantly evolving.

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