CHAPTER 3
MAIN IDEAS
3RD INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Mathias Dimanche
Telecommunications
and Networks
Telecommunications vs.
Networks
Telecommunications is the
transmission of information over
long distances by electronic means.
Networks are interconnected
systems that facilitate
communication and data exchange
between devices
Role in modern
Communication
Effeciency and reliability. Allow
businesses and individuals to get
connected and share information
globally.
Key components
Hardware, Software, and Protocols
NETWORK
TOPOLOGIES
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Hybrid
02
Star, Mesh
01
Bus, Ring
Network
Protocols
TCP/IP
(TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
PROTOCOL/INTERN
ET PROTOCOL)
01
ETHERNET, WI-FI,
HTTP, HTTPS, FTP,
SMTP
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OSI MODEL (OPEN
SYSTEMS
INTERCONNECTION)
02
THE INTERNET AND NEW
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
INFRASTRUCTURE
INFRAST.
COMPONENTS
Physical Infrastructure
Fiber-optic cables, satellite links, routers, switches, data
centers.
01
Software Infrastructure
Operating systems, web browsers, communication
protocols (TCP/IP), domain name systems (DNS), cloud
computing platforms.
02
Human Infrastructure
Developers, engineers, administrators, users,
policymakers.
03
Facilitates instant
access to vast
amounts of
information through
websites, search
engines, and online
databases.
Enables seamless
communication
through email,
messaging
platforms, social
media, and video
conferencing tools.
ROLE IN INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Impact on Society
and Economy
Empowers individuals with
knowledge and resources,
fostering education, innovation,
and entrepreneurship.
Drives economic growth by
enabling e-commerce, digital
marketing, remote work, and
global collaboration.
Raises concerns about digital
divide, privacy, cybersecurity,
and information overload.
EMERGING
TRENDS AND
CHALLENGES
Continued expansion of Internet of Things (IoT),
artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics.
01
Adoption of 5G technology for faster connectivity
and low-latency communication.
02
Addressing cybersecurity threats, data privacy
regulations, and digital rights management.
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