NETWORK

1. Computers: A group of interconnected (via cable and/or wireless) computers and peripherals that is capable
of sharing software and hardware resources between many users. The Internet is a global network of networks.
See also local area network and wide area network.
2. Communications: A system that enables users of telephones or data
communications lines to exchange information over long distances by connecting with each other through a
system of routers, servers, switches, and the like.


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HARDWARE
Hardware is a comprehensive term for all of the physical parts of a computer,
as distinguished from the data it contains or operates on, and the software
that provides instructions for the hardware to acoomplish tasks.
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HARDWARE
The physical components of a computer that can be seen and touched by a user are referred to
as the computer's hardware. They can include the motherboard, monitor, system or central
processing unit, keyboard, mouse and speakers among others. Computer software
programmes are usually installed on the different hardware components to enhance the
functionality of the computer.
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TRANSISTOR
1. A small electronic device containing a semiconductor and having at least three electrical
contacts, used in a circuit as an amplifier, detector, or switch.
2. 1. (Electronics) a semiconductor device, having three or more terminals attached to
electrode regions, in which current flowing between two electrodes is controlled by a
voltage or current applied to one or more specified electrodes. The device is capable of
amplification, etc, and has replaced the valve in most circuits since it is much smaller,
more robust, and works at a much lower voltage. See alsojunction transistor, field-effect
transistor

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EQUIPMENT
Tangible property (other than land or buildings) that is used in the operations of
a business. Examples of equipment include devices, machines, tools, and vehicles.

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TELECOMMUNICATION

noun
1.
Sometimes, telecommunication. ( used with a singular verb ) the transmi
ssion of information, aswords, sounds, or images, usually over great
distances, in the form of electromagnetic signals, as bytelegraph, tele
phone, radio, or television.
2.
Sometimes, telecommunication. ( used with a singular verb ) the science
and technology of suchcommunication.
3.
telecommunication, a message so transmitted.
adjective
4.
of or pertaining to telecommunications.

- Dictionary.com

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Broadcasting

BROADCASTING is the practice of creating audio and video
program content and distributing it to the mass audiences of
radio, television and Internet media.

- University of North Carolina at Pembroke
- http://www2.uncp.edu/home/acurtis/Courses/ResourcesFo
rCourses/Broadcasting/BroadcastingWhatIsIt.html
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2011 Dr. Anthony Curtis, Mass Communication Dept., University of North Carolina at
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Storage
Storage refers to memory locations used for reading and writing
data.
- Microsoft
- http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb200105.aspx
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DATABASE
A database is a collection of information organized to provide
efficient retrieval. The collected information could be in any
number of formats (electronic, printed, graphic, audio, statistical,
combinations). There are physical (paperprint) and electronic
databases.
- University System of Georgia
- http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit04/
- 2014
INVENTORY
1. An itemized catalog or list of tangible goods or property, or the intangible attributes or qualities.

- Businessdictionary
- http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/inventory.html
- 2014



VIDEO CONFERENCING
Video conferencing is a communications technology that
integrates video and audio to connect users anywhere in
the world as if they were in the same room.
- wiseGEEK
- http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-video-
conferencing.htm
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A video-conference (or Video Conference) is a live video connection between people in
separate locations for the purpose of communication or interaction. Video-conferencing
allows people to communicate visually from anywhere in the world.
-UCL
- http://www.ucl.ac.uk/isd/students/videoconferencing
- Copyright 1999-2014 UCL

SCREEN
1. A movable device, especially a framed construction such as a room divider or a decorative
panel, designed to divide, conceal, or protect.
2. One that serves to protect, conceal, or divide: Security guards formed a screen around the
President. A screen of evergreens afforded privacy from our neighbors.
3. A coarse sieve used for sifting out fine particles, as of sand, gravel, or coal.
4. A system for preliminary appraisal and selection of personnel as to their suitability for
particular jobs.
5. A window or door insertion of framed wire or plastic mesh used to keep out insects and
permit air flow.

- http://www.thefreedictionary.com/screen
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VIRTUAL MEETINGS
business discussion that is conducted via Internet broadcast, videoco
nferencing,email, or a similar mode
- DICTIONARY.COM
- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/virtual+meeting
- 2014

MOBILITY
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.

- oxford dictionaries
- http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/mobility
- 2014 Oxford University Press

TARGET
a result, level, or situation that an organization or group wants or plans to achieve

- Cambridge University
- http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/business-english/target_1
- Cambridge University Press 2014