Definition and Objectives

Computer-based communication refers to the movement of data and information generated by computers from one location to another via various types of communication lines. Computer-based communication systems often are called communication networks. The networks allow users to collect data and information from and transmit these to powerful central computers or terminals.

The objectives of communication networks are:

• To offer more timely interchange of information and data among users.

• To reduce the effort and cost required to collect and transmit business data and information.

• To support better performance of tasks and improved management control over an organization especially with several remote locations.