Importance of Electronic Communications

Communication

Communication is the process of establishing connection (or link) between two points for information exchange. It is a process of exchanging information. Note that communication involves the transmission of information from one place to another.  Earlier forms of communication include – sending fire, smoke signals, beating drums and waving flags.

Electronic Communications

Electronic communication allows transmission of messages or information using telephones, computers, smart phones and fax machine etc. People can easily share conversation, picture, image, sound, graphics, video, maps, and software through wire, electromagnetic energy and radio systems. Electronic communications lets you combine numerous media – text, graphics sound, video, etc. – into a single message.

Communication is required for processing information, decision making, co-ordination and planning. Worldwide communication has been facilitated by the electronic transmission of data which connects individuals, regardless of geographic location.

Electronic communications is interactive. With the Internet you have the ability to transmit and receive large amounts of information quickly to and from individuals and workgroups around the world.

Well-known forms of electronic communication such as telephone, radio, TV and the Internet increased the ability to share information. Telephone is one of the oldest media of communication. In most of the cases, it is the easiest and less expensive way of communicating distance people.

• Electronic communication supports quick transmission
• It provides wide coverage. World has become a global village and communication around the globe requires a second only.
• Electronic communication saves time and money. For example Text sms is cheaper than traditional letter.
• Electronic communication allows fast transfer of goods, money and ideas.

Since the invention of the telegraph in 1837 by Samuel Morse, electric communication has been a significant piece of our society.  The importance of electronic communication in our society is incomparable to any other recent development. It has revolutionized communication in both the professional and personal way of human interaction.

Without electronic communication, we can’t access and apply the available information in a timely way. In fact, we can’t imagine conducting our lives or our businesses without it. Just imagine our world without the telephone, radio, television, cell phones or computer networking.