Communication Technologies

Communication Technology used properly makes organization better connected. Overusing the technology causes breakdown in the organizational communication. Communication technology should be used to facilitate, not substitute for, in-person communication. Organizations can use electronic communication, like websites and online advertisements, to reach new marketplace demographics. Cell phones make employees easier to contact in case of an emergency. Effective communication technology in an organization makes the organization more likely to be successful.

Communication Technology is a a process to store or deliver information using electronic and graphic means. Processes include encoding, transmitting, receiving, storing, retrieving and decoding. Electronic systems used for communication between individuals or groups. Communication technology facilitates communication between individuals or groups who are not physically present at the same location. Systems such as telephones, telex, fax, radio, television, and video are included, as well as more recent computer-based technologies, including electronic data interchange and e-mail.

Information and communications technology (ICT) or information and communication technology, usually called ICT, is often used as a synonym for information technology (IT) but is usually a more general term that stresses the role of telecommunications (telephone lines and wireless signals) in modern information technology. ICT consists of all technical means used to handle information and aid communication, including computer and network hardware as well as necessary software. In other words, ICT consists of IT as well as telephony, broadcast media, and all types of audio and video processing and transmission.