2.1 Technology Flashcards
Information and communications technology (ICT)
Information and communications technology (ICT) is the computing and communications systems that a business might use to exchange information with stakeholders.
What are stakeholders?
Stakeholders are individuals and organisations that are affected by, and affect, the activities of a business.
What are intranets?
Intranets are communication networks which can only be accessed by an organisation’s employees.
What are extranets?
Extranets are similar to intranets but can also be accessed by other
organisations such as suppliers.
What are software robots?
Software robots are advanced computer programs that can
operate a range of administrative activities previously carried out by
employees.
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing is a general term for the delivery of specialist
computing services, such as the storage of very large amounts of data, provided by businesses using the internet.
What is e commerce
E-commerce (or electronic commerce) is the act of buying or
selling a product using an electronic system such as the internet.
What is m-commerce
M-commerce (or mobile commerce) is the buying and selling of products through wireless handheld devices such as smartphones.
Digital communication
Digital communication is the transmission of information electronically between computing devices.
Webchat
Webchat is a simple means of communicating in real time (that is, instantly) using only web browsers such as Firefox or Internet Explorer.
Apps
Apps (or applications) are pieces of software designed for a specific purpose and for use on
smartphones and tablets.
Social media
Social media are methods of online communication such as websites and applications. They share
information and help to develop social and professional contacts.
Shareholder
A shareholder is a person or organisation that owns part of a company. Each shareholder owns a
share of the business.
