Connecting your company to the Internet
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Companies should ascertain if they can gain competitiveness by connecting to the Internet. While some may not need to do so at the moment, others may actually be losing their competitive edge by not joining this network of computers. If their customers, clients or vendors are already connected to the Net, then there is a high probability that companies should do likewise. Businesses that decide to link up can avail of four types of services. These are simple electronic correspondence, sophisticated electronic correspondence, electric forums and party lines, and on-line reference services. The cost related to hooking up depends on whether the companies prefer to be a client or a server. Being a mere client entails lower cost than setting up an Internet server although the benefits may ultimately outweigh the cost. Security matters should also be considered when connecting to the Internet.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1995
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Education and the information superhighway
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The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is a state-owned, fiber-optic cable network that facilitates the holding of class using only one instructor and having many students in different locations. The system permits two-way audio and full-motion color video communications among the geographically dispersed classrooms, each having two 36-inch television monitors. The video broadcast to all classrooms is controlled by the instructor at the origination site. Audio control is given to the instructor until such time that a student presses a microphone button that would allow him to talk to the whole class. The video may either be course materials that the instructor uses in the class or live camera feeds from each location. The first MBA class on the ICN was Accounting for Management and enrolled 43 students at four locations.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1995
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IT planning: it's for everybody!
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Companies can get the most out of their information technology (IT) investments by developing an IT plan. The first step is to decide which area of the technology life cycle they want to be in, specifically, whether to adopt technologies soon after they reach the market or after these gain mainstream acceptance. The second step is to select the type of technologies to be included in the plan. Thirdly, they should ensure that their technologies are integrated into their overall mission. Companies must also take advantage of the many information technologies available other than computers such as communications networks and data capture and control devices. Lastly, IT plans must be evaluated and updated to ensure their continued compliance with company goals.
Publication Name: Management Accounting (USA)
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0025-1690
Year: 1998
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