1.       Explain the business benefits of using wireless technology.

Success of wireless technology has resulted in a unique opportunity for innovation and creativity in technology, marketing, and business strategy. Universal accesses to information and applications- People are mobile ad have more access to information than ever before. Automation of business processes- Wireless technologies have the ability to centralize critical information and eliminate redundant processes. User convenience, timelessness and ability to conduct business 24/7, 365 days a year- through wireless tools and wireless solutions such as blackberry RIM or iPhone device, they can access their information anywhere, anytime  

2.       Describe the business benefits associated with VoIP

VOIP enables phone calls, faxes, voice mail, e-mail and Web conferences over digital networks. It saves money in three ways; VOIP runs over the existing computer network, calls over the internet do not attract Telecommunications charges and customers can port their numbers between carriers

3.       Compare LANs and WANs

Local area networks (LANs) connect computers that reside in a single geographic location on the premises of the company that operates the LAN whereas wide area networks (WANs) – connect computers at different geographic sites.

4.       Describe RFID and how it can be used to help make a supply chain more effective.

Radio frequency identification (RFID) are tags that use radio waves to transmit data. RFID is heavily used in Inventory tracking, they will eventually replace barcodes. There are two types of RFID; passive RFID and Active RFID. Passive RFID has no internal power and can pick up the very faint signal from an antenna. It can power up just enough to transmit data back to antenna and can also store small amount of EPROM data. These can be mass produced at very low cost. Active RFID have power and transmit much stronger and accurate data.
RDIS can be used to help make a supply chain more effective, for example RFID’s have automated the ticketing process in travelling. And in Social Retailing when a consumer tries on a garment, the RFID tells the LCD in the change room to show the garment being worn by a celebrity.

5.       Identify the advantages and disadvantage of deploying mobile technology