Week 7 - Chapter 6 Telecommunications and Networking
Telecommunications and Networking Introduction: Telecommunications and networking play an essential role in the modern digital world. The ability to communicate and share information across long distances in real time has revolutionised industries, businesses, economies, and personal interactions. However, due to the growth of the control over internet access by various companies, a new phenomenon has occurred “splinternet” also known as ‘ Internet balkanization’ (Rainer & Prince, 2021). The term ‘splinternet’ is used to describe the fragmentation of the global networks due to the political, security and regulatory concerns of various countries. This week’s blog will explore the significance of telecommunications, the challenges posed by the Splinternet, and the impact on businesses and individuals. Main Reflection: 1. The importance of telecommunications and networking enables the rapic exchange of information across continental or c...